PE

The aim of the PE curriculum at Goodrich Primary School is to be an all-inclusive subject which encourages pupils to lead an active and healthy lifestyle through their love of sport. 

This is achieved by offering a broad curriculum, including activities for all such as tennis, football, gymnastics, basketball, dance, bench ball, athletics, cricket, tag rugby and swimming. 

Having a range of apparatus and equipment enables us to teach children of all abilities irrespective of their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Through sensory PE, children can use their fine and gross motor skills to actively partake in the subject. 

PE also plays a role in a child’s spiritual, moral and cultural development.  Physical education promotes an understanding in children of their bodies in action. It involves thinking, selecting and applying skills and promotes positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. Thus we enable them to make informed choices about physical activity throughout their lives.

Other than the curriculum subject of PE, Goodrich Community Primary School offers children an opportunity to further develop their skills by training at before and after school clubs in a variety of sporting activities.

We attend numerous borough competitions in all sports with some culminating in the school representing Southwark at the London Youth Games. 

PE at Goodrich is taught twice weekly to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.

EYFS

In Early Years, children begin developing key physical skills through fun, active play. Nursery focuses on fine motor skills, yoga, and early movement patterns like travelling and stopping. In Reception, children build on this with fundamental movement skills and gymnastics, alongside seasonal dance and athletics. Our goal is to build coordination, confidence, and a love for being active through imaginative and engaging activities.

Year 1

In Year 1, pupils begin to refine their fundamental movement skills and apply them in simple games. They explore basic gymnastic movements and develop coordination through object control and target games. Introduction to net/wall games and athletics helps pupils start to understand basic game rules and teamwork. This year builds the foundation for confidence and control in physical activity.

Year 2

Year 2 develops more advanced movement patterns, adding complexity to invasion games and target games. Pupils explore dance and gymnastics in more structured sequences, learning to control their bodies with balance and precision. Introduction to striking and fielding builds on object control. Swimming begins here, promoting water safety and new physical challenges.

Year 3

Year 4

Year 4 pupils continue to develop tactical awareness in team sports such as hockey, tag rugby, and basketball. They refine technical skills in gymnastics, dance, and athletics, while also experiencing individual sports like badminton and tri golf. Pupils deepen their understanding of teamwork, communication, and personal improvement.

Year 5

Year 5 focuses on enhancing tactical play in invasion games (e.g., handball, football) and refining key skills across a variety of sports. Gymnastics now includes partner work, and dance explores cultural themes. Pupils continue developing athletic ability and explore personal challenges and rounders. There’s a strong emphasis on collaboration, leadership, and resilience.

Year 6

Year 6 prepares pupils for secondary PE, offering greater independence and leadership opportunities. Pupils apply tactical thinking across sports like basketball, tag rugby, and volleyball. Gymnastics and dance become more expressive and complex, and outdoor adventurous activities (OAA) encourage problem-solving and teamwork. This final year ensures pupils leave with confidence, competence, and a love of physical activity.