PE at Reddal Hill 2024-2025

 Reddal Hill has again been awarded the 'Platinum' award, for the school games mark. We have achieved this now four years in a row.

Year 1:

Team Building

Through team-building activities, students cultivate essential life skills such as communication, collaboration, trust, and problem-solving. By working together in various challenges and games, students not only enhance their physical abilities but also foster a strong sense of camaraderie, respect, and unity that extends beyond the field or gym.

Health and Wellbeing

PE plays a vital role in promoting both physical and mental health. Lessons on health and wellbeing empower students to adopt active lifestyles, understand the importance of nutrition, and explore strategies for stress management. By integrating physical activity with mental health awareness, students are equipped to maintain a balanced and healthy outlook in all aspects of life.

Jumping

Jumping activities help improve coordination, strength, agility, and cardiovascular fitness. Whether it's mastering a standing jump, exploring creative ways to leap, or incorporating jumps into team games, students build confidence in their physical capabilities while having fun and staying active.

Wide, Narrow, and Curled Movements

Understanding and practicing wide, narrow, and curled movements encourage body awareness, creativity, and control. These foundational movement patterns allow students to explore shapes and forms, both individually and in groups, enriching their physical literacy and expressive abilities. From gymnastics routines to playful activities, these movements spark imagination and skill development.

Year 2:

Health and Wellbeing

Physical Education encourages students to take care of their bodies and minds by focusing on health and wellbeing. Lessons highlight the importance of regular exercise, healthy eating, and techniques for managing stress. Students are empowered to develop lifelong habits that promote a balanced and active lifestyle, improving both their physical and mental resilience.

Dance

Dance brings creativity and expression into movement. Students learn to explore rhythm, coordination, and storytelling through various dance styles, enhancing both their physical abilities and artistic flair. Dance also fosters teamwork, confidence, and a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity through the art of movement.

Rackets and Balls

 Sports involving rackets and balls—like tennis, badminton, and table tennis—teach students valuable skills such as hand-eye coordination, precision, and strategic thinking. These activities promote physical fitness and develop social skills like sportsmanship, respect, and perseverance through friendly competition.

Linking Movements

 Linking movements combines sequences of actions to create fluid and dynamic routines. Whether in gymnastics, dance, or fitness activities, students explore how to connect steps, jumps, and balances seamlessly. This enhances their creativity, body awareness, and control, providing a foundation for more advanced physical skills.

Team Building

Through team-building exercises, students develop key interpersonal skills such as communication, leadership, and trust. Working together on challenges and group activities strengthens their ability to collaborate and promotes a sense of belonging and mutual respect, both on and off the field.

Year 3:

Basketball

Basketball is a fast-paced sport that promotes teamwork, agility, and strategic thinking. Students develop their dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills while learning the importance of communication and collaboration. It's a fantastic way to improve overall fitness and build camaraderie through both practice and competitive play.

Gymnastics

In gymnastics, students explore strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. From mastering basic rolls and balances to creating intricate routines, gymnastics helps students develop body awareness and confidence. It also encourages creativity as students learn to connect movements in expressive and dynamic ways.

Tennis

Tennis offers students the chance to improve hand-eye coordination, speed, and precision. They learn various techniques, such as serving, volleying, and rallying, while also developing strategic thinking. Tennis fosters sportsmanship and resilience, as students engage in both singles and doubles games.

Football

Football is an engaging and team-focused sport that enhances stamina, coordination, and tactical skills. Students practice dribbling, passing, and shooting while learning to work effectively as a team. The emphasis on sportsmanship and perseverance makes football both a fun and valuable learning experience.

Dance

Dance provides a platform for students to express themselves creatively while improving rhythm, coordination, and physical fitness. Through exploring different styles, students develop an appreciation for movement as an art form, as well as teamwork and cultural awareness.

Problem Solving

Problem-solving activities challenge students to think critically and work collaboratively to overcome obstacles. Through team challenges, physical tasks, or strategic games, students build resilience, adaptability, and communication skills that are applicable both on and off the field.

Year 4:

Netball

Netball fosters teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking. Students develop skills such as passing, shooting, and defensive techniques while enhancing coordination and fitness. The emphasis on collaboration makes netball a dynamic and engaging way to build physical and social abilities.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness teaches students how to stay present and manage stress through techniques like breathing exercises, relaxation, and focus-building activities. Incorporating mindfulness into PE nurtures mental wellbeing, resilience, and a positive mindset, promoting overall balance and health.

Dance

Dance combines creativity with movement, allowing students to express themselves through rhythm and choreography. By exploring various dance styles, they enhance coordination, flexibility, and artistic expression while gaining confidence and a greater appreciation for cultural diversity.

Tennis

Tennis helps students develop hand-eye coordination, speed, and precision. Through activities like serving, rallying, and volleying, they also learn sportsmanship, strategic thinking, and perseverance. Tennis is a versatile and enjoyable way to stay active and build key skills.

Problem Solving

Problem-solving activities challenge students to think critically and collaborate effectively to tackle tasks and overcome obstacles. These activities build resilience, teamwork, and communication skills that are valuable in sports and everyday life.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics enhances strength, flexibility, and balance while fostering creativity and body awareness. Students explore movement through rolls, balances, and routines, developing both physical skills and confidence in their abilities to express and control their bodies.

Year 5:

Health-Related Exercise

 Students explore the principles of fitness, learning how to improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance. They develop personalized strategies to maintain lifelong physical and mental well-being.

Problem Solving

Through team challenges and physical tasks, students sharpen their critical thinking and collaboration skills. These activities encourage creativity, resilience, and effective communication as they work together to overcome obstacles.

Tag Rugby

This dynamic sport introduces students to the fundamentals of rugby in a safe, non-contact format. It promotes agility, coordination, and strategic thinking, while fostering a love for team sports.

Gymnastics

Students gain confidence and physical literacy through gymnastics. They learn balance, coordination, and body control as they practice routines and sequences on various apparatus.

Hockey

A fast-paced, team-oriented sport, hockey helps students refine their stick-handling, passing, and shooting skills. It teaches cooperation, tactics, and the importance of fair play.

Counter Balance and Counter Tension:

In this topic, students engage in paired and group activities to master these fundamental gymnastics concepts. They explore trust, teamwork, and how to effectively distribute weight to maintain stability.

Badminton:

With a focus on hand-eye coordination and tactical play, students enjoy learning badminton techniques such as serves, smashes, and drops. This sport develops quick reflexes and strategic decision-making.

Communication and Tactics:

Across various sports and activities, students enhance their ability to communicate effectively and strategize as a team. These skills are vital for success both on and off the field.

Year 6:

Swimming

A vital life skill, swimming helps students improve their water safety, confidence, and overall fitness. Lessons focus on developing proper techniques in strokes, breathing, and endurance, ensuring students feel comfortable in aquatic environments.

Rounders

This classic team sport encourages students to enhance their hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and tactical thinking. Rounders is a fun and inclusive game that promotes both physical activity and cooperation.

Football

Football is perfect for developing agility, ball control, teamwork, and strategic play. Through drills, practice games, and matches, students refine their technical skills while fostering sportsmanship.

Dance

In this expressive and creative activity, students explore various dance styles, rhythms, and techniques. Dance helps build coordination, flexibility, and confidence, while allowing students to channel their creativity.

Badminton

This fast-paced sport sharpens hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and strategic thinking. Students practice essential skills like serving, rallying, and shot placement while enjoying friendly competition.

Tag Rugby

Offering a safe and engaging introduction to rugby, tag rugby focuses on agility, spatial awareness, and strategic teamwork. It’s a fantastic way to develop coordination and foster a love for team sports.

Throwing and Jumping

These fundamental athletic skills are developed through track-and-field activities. Students practice various throwing techniques (e.g., shot put, javelin) and jumping events (e.g., long jump, high jump), focusing on technique, power, and precision.

Gymnastics

A cornerstone of physical literacy, gymnastics teaches students balance, coordination, and control. Through sequences and routines, students build confidence and improve their flexibility and strength.

Extended Schools

We are thrilled to share the exciting opportunities our pupils have embraced through our after-school clubs! This term, students have shown incredible enthusiasm, energy, and dedication as they participated in a range of activities designed to nurture their skills, teamwork, and physical well-being. Here's a glimpse into the dynamic clubs that have enriched their learning experience:

1. Gymnastics Club: Pupils demonstrated remarkable determination and creativity as they mastered routines and sequences. They worked on enhancing their balance, strength, and flexibility, all while building confidence and precision in movement.
2. Cricket Club: With a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, students refined their batting, bowling, and fielding skills. They enjoyed the camaraderie of playing together, while developing strategic thinking and a love for the game.
3. Dance Club: Students expressed their creativity and rhythm through various dance styles, from contemporary to cultural. The club offered a platform for self-expression, coordination, and collaboration, leaving everyone with smiles on their faces and a spring in their step.
4. Kickboxing Club: This energetic and empowering activity introduced pupils to the fundamentals of kickboxing. They practiced techniques to improve coordination, discipline, and fitness, all while fostering a sense of achievement and self-confidence.

We are incredibly proud of our pupils for their active participation and the positive attitudes they bring to each session. These clubs provide a fantastic way for students to discover new interests, develop their talents, and cultivate friendships. We look forward to seeing even more skills and smiles in the next term! 🏅🤸‍♂️🏏💃🥊

Previous Years

Our PE Curriculum

This year, at Reddal Hill Primary,  we have adopted a new Physical Education Curriculum. This follows a scheme of work from 'Complete PE'. Our PE lead and Senior Management Team have worked together to carefully select a wide range of Physical Education lessons for each year group. Each class have both an indoor and an outdoor focus lesson every half term.  See the overview below.

A full, detailed overview, showing week by week learning intentions, will be uploaded very soon. 

If you would like further information about the PE curriculum, please come and speak to Mr Benningfield (PE lead) or Mrs Whitehurst (Curriculum Lead)

Alongside the new curriculum, we are also working closely with RB Gym and Sport to help us deliver high quality gymnastics lessons. Each year group are scheduled to work alongside the highly qualified and specialised coach for a complete unit of work.  During this time, the coach will also work closely with the class teacher to promote CPD opportunities.

A free after school gymnastics club, will also be available for the pupils in the year group receiving the coaching support.  

Playground Leaders

At Reddal Hill, we have now fully implemented our very own 'Playground Leader' scheme.

Two pupils from both of our year 6 classes and two pupils from our year 5 classes have been specially selected to become our first 'Playground Leaders.

There Job:

• Ensure that other pupils are safe on the playground.
• Lead and teach playground games to other pupils that can be enjoyed with equipment and without equipment.
• Offer supported and companionship to others on the playground.
• Keep our playground tidy.

Our Playground Leaders, attended a training afterschool club in order to hone their skills and learn their new role.

The leaders received a Reddal Hill branded logo (kindly created by our own Mrs Baker) and a Playground Leader badge

They are doing an amazing job!

Year 6 Football

Some of our year 6 boys took part in a football tournament ran by another local school. We played some brilliant football and scored some amazing goals. On a few occasions the boys fought back against the odds to earn valuable points in key games. We came up against some very strong teams but were able to work together and encourage each other during the event.

Well done boys!!

Gymnastics

This year, we have been very lucky at Reddal Hill to have a new Gymnastics coach. Our new coach has worked with all year groups and has completed an afterschool club with each year. Our pupils have really enjoyed gymnastics this year. 

Below are some examples of our gymnastics lessons this year.

Year 6 Athletics

Our year pupils took part in a Sandwell wide Athletics competition. This took place at the Tipton Leisure center. 

We took part in a wide range of events including track events and field events. Some of the events where in pairs or teams of 4 and some of the events where individual events. 

There were 17 different school present at the event, so we had alot of competition. 

We are proud to say that out of 17 school we managed to finish 4th. What an amazing achievement.

Well done year 6!

Dance After-School Club

We are very lucky at Reddal Hill as one of our teachers is also a very talented dance teacher. This half term Miss Hannington has delivered a dance afterschool club to a range of pupils across year 4, 5 and 6. They have learned so much about tempo and feeling in the music. 

Year 6 Football

Mr Benningfield and Mrs Southen took the year 6 boys to compete in a boys football competition at the West Bromwich Albion indoor Dome. 

We competed in a league against other schools from around Sandwell. The competition was very strong this year but we scored some great goals and worked great as a team.

The boys were very resillient and represented our school excellently. 

Year 5 and 6 Boys' Football

Our year 5 and 6 boys were given the opportunity to represent our school in a 'school game' football tournament and The WBA Dome.

With Mr Benningfield and Mrs Southen the boys developed a game plan. We won our first game 2-1, followed by a couple of close games ending in a 0-0 draw. We then played a very strong team who were top of our group. The boys worked and defended incredibly well, and with some swift counter attacking play, we managed to win 2-1.

The boys made it all the way to the Quarter finals before unfortunately being defeated via a penalty shootout to the eventual winners.

The boys really did our school proud, they played with heart and passion and gave everything in each game. 

Well played boys!

Year 4 Dance Workshop

We have been lucky enough to be given the opportunity to have a specialist dance coach from St Michaels Secondary school visit our school and deliver some amazing dance sessions with our year 4 pupils.

Over the three sessions the dancers learned all about how to change movement depending of the tempo and rhythm of the music. They also used different styles of dance in order to create a performance. The pupils used expression, jumps, poses and lifts in order to up-level a dance routine and perform to their peers.

We certainly enjoyed these sessions and year 5 are extremely lucky as they will have the opportunity to learn all about dance next half term.

After School Clubs

Football

Year 5 and 6 have been taking part in a football afterschool club with Mr Benningfield this half term, with a goal of entering a football competition at the end of the term.

As we know football is a skill based sport however, we have mainly focused on the tam work and the communication skills that are imperative to creating an excelling football team.

We have learned how best to communicate when on the pitch as well as encouraging our team mates and praising them for good play.

This excellent communication has not only helped our awareness on the pitch but aided us in developing our style of play. With quick movement and precise passing, we will undoubtedly be very tough to beat in the competition. 

Tennis

Year 1 and 2 complete a five week after school club with Mr Benningfield with a focus on tennis schools.

We learned how to hold a racket and how to use our forehand and backhand to play different types of shots, as well as playing a multitude of games targeted to improve our racket skills. 

Our favourite game was called 'Party time'. In this game we have to balance the ball on the racket while being given different instructions, such as , jump on the spot and sit on the floor, the goal is to keep the ball on the racket without it falling off. It is very hard put it really improved our skills. When Mr Benningfield shouted 'party time!' we were allowed to try to knock other people's tennis ball off of their racket. 

Year 5 and 6 Girls' WBA football

10 of our girls from years 5 and 6 took part in a girls football event held at the WBA Dome.

The girls showed an excellent attitude and competitive spirit throughout the event. They played some incredible football and displayed an outstanding sporting personality. 

The girls had an excellent day competing and playing football. We will certainly be entering the event again.

Well done girls!

Here are the websites of the different clubs that the children participate in at school throughout the year. If you enjoyed the session that you took part in at school last year, maybe you could go along to a session outside of school!

Rugby Tots: https://www.rugbytots.co.uk/

Staffordshire Cricket: https://www.staffordshirecricket.co.uk/

Sandwell Leisure Trust: https://www.slt-leisure.co.uk/

Haden Hill Leisure Trust: https://www.slt-leisure.co.uk/our-centres/haden-hill-leisure-centre/

Staffordshire Cricket Sessions

This term, Year 4 children are having cricket sessions from coaches that work for Staffordshire Cricket. 

Each week, they come into school and teach the children the fundamental skills which they need for Cricket. The children really enjoy the lessons; well done everyone!

Have a look at Year 4 in action...

Staffordshire Cricket Sessions

This term, Year 1 and 2 children are having cricket sessions from coaches that work for Staffordshire Cricket. 

Each week, they come into school and teach the children the fundamental skills which they need for Cricket. The children really enjoy the lessons; well done everyone!

Have a look at Year 2 in action...

Active Adventurers

This term, Reception children are having sessions from coaches that work for Active Adventurers. 

Each week, they come into school and teach the children the fundamental skills which they need for physical education. The children really enjoy the lessons; well done everyone!

Have a look at Reception in action...

Here at Reddal Hill, we know how important it is to take part in physical activity.
Whether it is through our P.E lessons, after school clubs with our teachers, play time games, dinner time activities or by using Cyber Coach at wet play, we ensure that we take part in as much physical activity as we can!

We love physical activity at Reddal Hill and we always try to make it as fun as we can!

All of our physical activity is always recorded on this P.E page so make sure you keep an eye out for any pictures that you may be in!

School Games Framework 2021

In recognition of our ongoing engagement with the School Games, we have been awarded a certificate for our involvement in physical activity during the 2020-2021 academic year. 

Well done everyone! A brilliant achievement!

Black Country Commitment Award for PE

Due to the pandemic this year, we have not been able to apply for our Gold Mark for the Sainsbury's School Games Award again. However, because of all of the physical activity that we do at Reddal Hill, we have been awarded an 'Excellent' status for our commitment to PE and Sport that we have done this academic year!

Well done everyone! How amazing, that with everything that has happened this year, we can still show everyone how much we do for physical activity!

We should all be super proud of ourselves !

Activity Clubs!

If you would like to attend a sporting activity club outside of school, then information about a range of clubs will be here on our P.E page!

Have a look at what you might be interested in and then go along to the club to have a go!

Due to the current situation, the timings and structure of these sessions may be slightly different. Please ensure to check with the sporting activity club what their rules and regulations are for the situation at the moment. 

Here are a range of clubs that you may be interested in during the Easter holidays...

Here are the websites of the different clubs that the children participate in at school throughout the year. If you enjoyed the session that you took part in at school last year, maybe you could go along to a session outside of school!

Rugby Tots: https://www.rugbytots.co.uk/

Staffordshire Cricket: https://www.staffordshirecricket.co.uk/

Sandwell Leisure Trust: https://www.slt-leisure.co.uk/

Haden Hill Leisure Trust: https://www.slt-leisure.co.uk/our-centres/haden-hill-leisure-centre/

If there are any girls out there who are interested in 'Cricket for Girls', then subscribe to this YouTube channel where there are lots of videos and tutorials to help you to either learn a new sport or improve skills that you already have!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7YP-H4M_776n6rc-RrbpQ

School Games Crew

Our School Council at Reddal Hill are brilliant and they are very keen to discuss different elements of P.E that they would like to see more of and they do this in their School Council Meetings with Miss Dallison.

Meet our School Games Crew from September 2020 to April 2021!

Picture to follow after their first School Council Meeting :)!

Autumn Term 1 After School Clubs

Our sporting after school clubs on offer this term are...

Dance on a Thursday with Miss Willetts...

and Games on a Friday with Mr Benningfield!

Active Mile Competition

Due to the current situation, our sporting competitions are a little bit different this year and we have gone virtual! Each term, we will be set a new challenge as a school, our results will be uploaded onto the Sandwell leader board and the winner will receive certificates!

This term, our virtual competition was to walk as many miles as we could! We measured out our playground and the children walked, jogged or ran around it!

Miss Hackwood has uploaded our results onto the leader board so let's see if anyone is the fastest in Sandwell!

Well done to everyone who took part in the virtual competition!

Here is our school certificate for taking part!

Staffordshire Cricket Sessions

This term, Year 1 and 2 children are having cricket sessions from coaches that work for Staffordshire Cricket. 

Each week, they come into school and teach the children the fundamental skills which they need for Cricket. The children really enjoy the lessons; well done everyone!

Have a look at Year 2 in action...

Pentathlon Competition

Due to the current situation, our sporting competitions are a little bit different this year and we have gone virtual! Each term, we will be set a new challenge as a school, our results will be uploaded onto the Sandwell leader board and the winner will receive certificates!

This term, our virtual competition was to complete a pentathlon challenge! Due to not being able to use equipment at school, our Year 5 and 6 children competed in the speed bounce and the long jump elements of the competition! Well done everyone!

Miss Hackwood has uploaded our results onto the leader board so let's see if anyone from our school comes out on top!

Autumn Term 2 After School Clubs

Our sporting after school clubs on offer this term are...

Dance on a Thursday with Miss Willetts...

and Games on a Friday with Mr Benningfield!

Staffordshire Cricket Sessions

This term, Year 4 children are having cricket sessions from coaches that work for Staffordshire Cricket. 

Each week, they come into school and teach the children the fundamental skills which they need for Cricket. The children really enjoy the lessons; well done everyone!

Have a look at Year 4 in action...

Active Adventurers

This term, Reception children are having sessions from coaches that work for Active Adventurers. 

Each week, they come into school and teach the children the fundamental skills which they need for physical education. The children really enjoy the lessons; well done everyone!

Have a look at Reception in action...

Summer Term 1 After School Clubs

Our sporting after school clubs on offer this term are...

Dance on a Thursday with Miss Willetts...

and Multi Skills on a Friday with Mr Benningfield!

Euro 2021

From 11th June to 11th July, we will be celebrating and following the Euro 2021 tournament!

We have put up our wall chart and fixtures so that we can follow the games, looked into the different countries participating in the tournament and researched about the different players and what country they are playing for!

In one of our PE lessons as well, we will be participating in a football tournament and penalty shoot out with the winner receiving a prize!

What an amazing month of sport it will be! Come on England!

Each class also took part in a penalty shootout during the Euros!
We had volunteers in goal and each child took a penalty until we had a winner!

Each winner received a certificate and a football for being the best penalty taker in the class!

Well done to all of the winners! Here are a few of them :)!

National Sports Week

Starting on Monday 21st June, we are celebrating National Sports Week!

The theme for the week is to celebrate Sir Tom Moore by completing 100 minutes of exercise throughout the week, 100 reps of an activity each day and 100 seconds of a different activity each day. 

We have got our wall charts up on the wall ready to go, to see who is able to complete the Sir Tom Moore challenge!

Good luck everyone!

Tokyo Olympic Workshops

To celebrate the Tokyo Olympics which are starting on 23rd July, we all participated in an Olympic Workshop day!

On Monday 28th June, Year 3 and 4 took part in a range of activities linked to the Olympics in their classrooms. They then participated in a mini competition in the hall with Olympic coaches where the children were split into four countries to take part in Athletics, Boccia, Archery and Rowing!

Take a look at them in action...

On Wednesday 30th June, Year 1 and 2 children enjoyed their Olympic day by taking part in creative and writing activities in their classroom. They then went into the hall for their mini competition where they took part in Shooting, Cycling, Boccia and Athletics!

Take a look at them in action...

On Friday 2nd July, Year 5 children took part in their Olympic day! They had a double session with the coaches where in the first session, they took part in Athletics, Boccia, Archery and Rowing and in the second session, they participated in a Goal Ball and Dodgeball competition! They also completed creative and writing activities in their classroom!

Take a look at them in action...

A fantastic week to celebrate the Tokyo Olympics! We'll look forward to watching the whole event on the television throughout the summer!

Sports Afternoons 2021

This year, due to COVID restrictions, we had a different Sports Day!

Instead of us all going to the field, we had year group Sports Afternoons on the playground!

Each year group went out and participated in a range of track and field events. The winner from each class then competed against the winner from the other class until we had one overall winner for each event!

An amazing afternoon everyone and well done to all of the winners who received their medals!

Have a look at us in action...

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 5

Year 6