MEET THE TEAM:

Miss Brown–
Head of Physical
Education and
Swimming

Dear Parents/Guardians, we are looking forward to seeing all the

students back in their PE lessons for an exciting year, 2018-2019.

PE in the Foundation Stage

Curriculum Overview
In FS1 and FS2, children
The PE curriculum taught at receive two thirty minute
JPS is based upon the English PE lessons, one with their
National Curriculum and has class teacher and one in
been designed to ensure all the swimming pool with
Mrs. McCoy-
students receive a broad and the PE department. At this Assistant Head of PE
balanced curriculum that early stage of learning, and Girls’ Sport
engages, inspires and focus is placed on
stretches all children’s abilities developing children’s basic
in fun, meaningful lessons. motor skills such as
running and jumping and
developing their water
confidence, which they can
build upon in following
PE in Years 1 and 2 years.
Years 1 and 2 children receive two forty minute PE lessons per
week of which; one is in the swimming pool and one is based in
Mr. Isabelle-
the sportshall or outside on the astro. Focus is placed on building Head of Boys’ Sport
upon the foundations gained in FS1 and FS2 and students’ ability and Pastoral Care
to perform more complex movements and basic skills in more
structured games/activities.
This year, Years 1 and 2 will be covering activities such as:
Swimming, Gymnastics, ball skills, Athletics, Striking and Fielding
Games –with a Rounders’ and cricket focus and fun invasion
games to build on their gross motor skills throughout the year.
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Mrs MacDougall-
PE Teacher
PE in Years 3 and 4
In Years 3 and 4, children receive two forty minute lessons per
week. At this stage of their learning, students are becoming
more independent learners, increasing their knowledge and
understanding of individual sports and being introduced to a
wider variety of physical activities.
This year, the following sports will be covered by Years 3 and 4
students: Swimming, Football, Basketball, Netball (Girls) , Tag Mr Lim-
Rugby (Boys) & Contact Rugby (Year 4 Boys only), Athletics, Net PE Teacher
& Wall Games (Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball), Cricket (Boys),
Rounders (Girls & Boys) , Gymnastics , Dance, Water Polo and
lifesaving skills.
PE in Years 5 and 6
In Years 5 and 6, children
receive two fifty minute lessons
per week and are taught in
single sex classes. At this stage of their learning, students are
exploring more complex skills, techniques and tactics and Mr. Hughes-
acquiring sound knowledge of the rules that govern activities.
Students have developed, in previous years, the tools needed to
PE Teacher
actively participate in activities and now greater emphasis is
placed on students performing in more competitive, yet
supportive, environments (both against themselves and peers).
This year, the following sports will be covered by Years 5 and 6
students: Swimming, Football, Basketball, Netball (Girls) , Tag
Rugby (Boys) & Contact Rugby (Year 4 Boys only), Athletics, Net &
Wall Games (Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball), Cricket (Boys),
Rounders (Girls & Boys) , Gymnastics , Dance, Water Polo and
lifesaving skills.
 MEET THE TEAM:

Mrs. Niculescu
Teaching Assistant-
Swimming.

Sport ASAs and Sport Squads
From Year 3 and above,
children get the opportunity
to take part in a wide range of
sporting ASAs and Squads,
that are picked across a wide
range of sports, entering both
leagues and numerous
competitions throughout the
year. Developing their skills
and love of sport at the most
appropriate level for them.
Useful Emails:
Miss Brown-Head of PE-
r.brown_jps@gemsedu.com
Mrs McCoy-
d.mccoy_jps@gemsedu.com
Mr Isabelle:
j.isabelle_jps@gemsedu.com
Mr Lim:
k.lim_jps@gemsedu.com
Mrs Katherine MacDougall: Mrs. Barr
katherine.m_jps@gemsedu.com
Teaching Assistant-
Mr Hughes:
h.hughes_jps@gemsedu.com Swimming.

Additional Sporting Opportunities, Events and Tours

In addition to the PE curriculum students receive in lessons and
the extensive extra-curricular programme that children have
access to, additional taster sessions, events and tours are
organised throughout the year to ensure students receive
outstanding PE at JPS. Here are just some of these:
Anthony Jengo-
Swim Development Squads (FS1 and FS2 / Year 1 and 2) Lifeguard
House Swimming Galas (Year 4 - 6)
Open Swim Days (FS1, FS2 and Year 1-3)
Sports Days (FS1 – Year 6)
Sports Awards (Year 3 - 6)
Inter-House Sport Competitions (Key Stage 2)
Overseas trips-Skiing and multisports (Years 4-6 only)
Sports Leadership (Key Stage 2)

PE Kit uniform expectations-2018-2019
GIRLS
JPS navy blue shorts
White JPS polo T-shirt with
house colour (red, blue, yellow
or green)
White Trainers
JPS hat in house colour for all
lessons outside.
JPS swimming costume-in house
colour
Blue JPS swimming cap
Towel
Flip flops- required for poolside
in case of emergencies
PE KIT:
JPS PE kit short
BOYS
JPS PE kit T-shirt
JPS navy blue shorts (in house colour).
White JPS polo T-shirt with
house colour (red, blue, yellow
or green)
White trainers
JPS hat in house colour for all
lessons outside.
JPS swimming shorts-in house
colour
Blue JPS swimming cap
Towel
JPS PE swimmers
Flip flops -required for poolside (in house colour).
in case of emergencies
Blue JPS swim cap.