Fencing in Elms

by Mrs Hope | May 12, 2026 | Elms, News, P.E

This half term, Elms are lucky enough to have a coach to teach us fencing! We’ve done two sessions so far and have had so much fun. We’ve learnt about the specialist equipment required to keep us safe, how to salute and the en garde position. We have played quick fire...

PE in Lower Key Stage 2 – Cricket Skills This Week

by ryanhill | May 8, 2026 | Bluebells, News, P.E, Snowdrops, Tulips

This week in PE, our Lower Key Stage 2 children have been developing their cricket skills, with a focus on passing, batting and teamwork. The children practised accurate underarm and overarm passing, learned how to hold and use a cricket bat safely, and worked on...

Cricket in UKS2

by Miss Smith | Apr 24, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, News, Oaks, P.E

To start the summer term, years 5 and 6 have been playing Cricket in PE. This week, we looked at how to stand correctly in front of the wicket to maximise protection and which stance to adopt to bat successfully. Lots of the children surprised themselves with their...

Cricket Tasters

by Crowe | Mar 31, 2026 | Beeches, Bluebells, Elms, Events and Visits, Health and Well-Being, News, Nightingales, Oaks, Owls, P.E, Robins, Snowdrops, Sport, Tulips

Last week, KS1 and KS2 were lucky enough to have the opportunity to take part in some cricket tasters with the Durham Cricket Foundation. Each class had a 30 minute taster session where they learnt some new cricket skills and were told all about the exciting...

Street Dance in UKS2

by Miss Smith | Feb 17, 2026 | Beeches, Elms, Oaks, P.E

This term, children in Year 5 and 6 have been learning how to street dance. They have learnt a series of moves: K-B Bounce, K-B Hop and Pauses and Retreat. They then worked in teams to put these together in a choreographed dance which they performed to the rest of...

Dance Adventures in KS1

by A Thompson | Feb 9, 2026 | Robins, Nightingales, Owls, P.E

This half term our KS1 children have been busy going on dance adventures! They’ve pretended to be explorers heading off on exciting journeys — packing their bags, travelling through new places, discovering surprises and even meeting jungle animals along the way. The...