Academic Departments

Physical Education

We aim to reach out to all our pupils encouraging them to capture an interest and generate enthusiasm for sporting activity.

Key aims of the P.E Department are;

1. To organise and teach a range of physical activities which are designed to develop the whole child:  physical skills, intellect, tolerance, social awareness and appreciation.
2. Provide a broad range of sporting opportunities allowing for personal success in sport for all children across the ability range.
3. Raise individual performance levels across a range of sports and celebrate achievement.
4. Provide extra-curricular opportunities for all abilities through clubs, fixtures and inter-house activities.

Curriculum

Key Stage 3 Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 experience a broad and balanced curriculum.  We aim to raise our pupils’ individual performance levels, providing opportunity for personal success.  We encourage all pupils to be involved in extra-curricular activities and support individual flair.  Many fixtures are played during the course of the year; competition in the area is strong and our teams confidently participate in the competitive arena.  

Our main school sports include;

• hockey
• netball
• football
• rugby
• athletics

GCSE

GCSE P.E is a two year course taught in Year 10 and 11, following the AQA specification.  The theory content links physical activity with diet, work and rest for personal health encompassing a healthy lifestyle.  

Pupils are assessed in four practical activities, two of which must be as a performer.  Other aspects could be as a coach, official, leader, organiser or choreographer.  The practical component is a controlled assessment and accounts for 60% of the total mark.

We cater for our most Gifted and Talented performers by offering them the opportunity to take the ‘Double Award’ qualification.

A Level

The AS specification develops knowledge and skills to help candidates understand the opportunities for, and effects of, leading a healthy and active lifestyle.  Candidates will be given opportunities to build on their experience and improve personal skills/techniques across a variety of roles in a sport of their choice to improve performance.

The A2 specification enables candidates to further develop their understanding of key philosophical concepts, themes, texts and techniques. Candidates will be able to draw on, develop and apply material from both the AS and A2 modules.

Assessment is 60% written examination / theory and 40% practical based elements.

Rooms and Resources

Large Field Area

• Football
• Rugby
• Hockey
• Training Grids
• 400m Track
• 4 Rounders Pitches
• Cricket Pitch

Hard Court Area

• 2 Netball Courts
• 3 Tennis Courts

Sports Hall

• Badminton
• Tennis
• Netball
• Volleyball
• Basketball Court/s;
• Indoor Hockey.

Regular Access to off-site facilities:

• Deeside Ramblers Astroturf Pitch
• Northgate Arena      
• Chester Baths
• Mickle Trafford Golf Course

Fieldwork/Extra Curricular/Educational Visits

The department recognises the benefit of sports tours.  Over the last 10 years the following tours and trips have occurred:  

• Isle Of Wight – netball and hockey, 4 days.
• Cheltenham – hockey weekend.
• Hull – football weekend.
• Hockey overnight, (x2 tournaments).
• South Africa – hockey and football, 16 days.
• Barbados – hockey, 10 days.
• Germany – hockey, 6 days.
• Malta – football, 6 days.
• Edinburgh – rugby, 5 days.
• York – netball weekend.
• Euro Indoor Hockey Finals - overnight
• Wimbledon Tennis
• Badminton Nationals
• 20:20 Cricket
• World Netball Series.

Also, departmental staff are actively involved in and run the following clubs and activities

• Duke of Edinburgh
• Skiing
• Equestrian