Physical Education and Sport
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award.
The School Games Mark is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.
As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that
the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year.
Miss Lloyd is our KS2 subject leader for PE and sport. She joined us at Wensley Fold after a career in physiotherapy and playing netball to county level.
Miss Sharples is our KS1 subject leader for PE and sport. She joined us at Wensley Fold after a career in working in high schools and playing many sports in her spare time. Miss Sharples joined us after training with us via School Direct.
‘Healthy Body, Heart and Mind’
At Wensley Fold we aim to develop healthy bodies, hearts and minds. The staff and pupils are committed to our school motto ‘Make Each Day Count’ and the school values which are embedded throughout PE and Sport in school. PE and Sport in school allows us to promote and develop teamwork, strong ethics, continual enhancement, inclusion and inspiring potential. We are very lucky to benefit from fantastic sports facilities including a sports hall, dance studio and a large field. The children have access to a wide range of school sports clubs and competitions both in and out of school. We aim to develop all children’s individual talents and encourage ‘Sport for All’. We also endeavour to teach the children about the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle.
Sporting Competitions
Typical Sporting Events and Competitions
Autumn Term
Year 5/6 Netball League (A Team)
Year 5/6 Football Qualifier
KS2 Mixed Boccia
Year 3/4 Dodgeball Festival (B Team)
Year 5/6 Netball League (A Team)
Year 5/6 Girls Football
Year 5/6 Dodgeball Festival (B Team)
Year 3/4 Cluster Dodgeball (A Team)
Year 5/6 Cluster Netball (B Team)
Year 5/6 Netball League (A Team)
Spring Term
Year 5/6 Netball – BRIC
Year 5/6 Indoor Athletics (Mixed) – Witton Park High School
Year 3/4 Gymnastics (Mixed) – St Bede’s High School
Year 5/6 Gymnastics A Team (Mixed) – St Bede’s High School
Summer Term
Year 4 Tennis (Mixed) – Blackburn Northern Tennis Club
Year 5 Football B Team (Boys) – Ewood Park
Year 6 Cricket A Team (Mixed) – Darwen Cricket Club
KS2 Athletics Competition (Mixed) – Witton Park Running Track
Year 5/6 Cluster Rounders Inter Schools (Mixed) – St Michael With St John
Year 5/6 Cluster Cricket B and C Team Inter Schools (Boys) – Wensley Fold
Typical Sports Clubs
Autumn Term
Mondays
After School
Netball- Years 5 – 6
Tuesdays
Lunchtime
Boccia- Years 2 – 6
After School
Football Club – Years 3 and 4
Stories through Yoga – Years 1 and
Wednesday
After School
Cricket Club – Years 3 – 6
Girls Football – Years 4 – 6
Thursday
After School
Fitness Fanatics- Years 1 and 2
Football Club – Years 5 and 6
Fridays
Lunchtime
Let’s Move it Club (Dance) – Years 1 and 2
Gymnastics – Years 1 and 2
After School
Gymnastics – Years 3 – 6
Street Dance- Years 1 – 6
Multisports – Years 3 – 6
Typical Sports Clubs
Spring Term
Mondays
Lunchtime
Sports Club – KS1
After School
Netball Club – Years 4-6
Tuesdays
Lunchtime
Boccia- Years 2 – 6
After School
Fitness Fanatics – Years 1- 2
Football Club – Years 3-4
Wednesday
Lunchtime
Sports Club – KS2
After School
Girls’ Football Club – Years 4-6
Multi Sports – Years 1-2
Thursday
After School
Cricket Club – Years 3-6
Football Club – Years 5-6
Fridays
Lunchtime
Gymnastics – Years 1 and 2
After School
Gymnastics – Years 2-6
Street Dance – Years 1-6
Multi Sports – Years 3-6
Typical Sports Clubs
Summer Term
Mondays
Tuesday
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
The Impact of PE Premium at Wensley Fold Primary Academy.
In the News…
The government has announced funding for School Sport and Physical Education (Primary School PE and Sports Premium). At Wensley Fold have planned to receive approximately £19,700. Click on the documents below to find out the impact, and planned impact, this has had at Wensley Fold Primary Academy.
Sports Stars
Wensley Fold Sports Stars
Every week in assembly we give out our Sports Star Award to children who have been busy in and out of school competing in lots of different sports or impressing us in PE lessons.
The children who win get a special badge and take the Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville back to their class for the week!
Active Leaders at Wensley Fold
In PE lessons, at competitions, whole school events and at clubs children get opportunities to become Active Leaders.
Active Mini Coach – plan activities, give instructions, motivate, encourage, think about safety, demonstrate.
Active Judge – be fair and confident to offer advice and opinions.
Active Umpire – be fair and confident when making decisions, know the rules of the activity, communicate clearly.
Active Warm Up Leader – give clear instructions, plan a warm up that raises the heart rate and stretching activities. Be confident to lead and demonstrate.
Active Photographer – take action photographs; make displays for the PE notice board.
Active Event Announcer – be loud, clear and confident, make decisions quickly.
Active Team Captain – Encourage and motivate the team, thank the official at the end of the activity, communicate effectively with your team.
Active Health and Safety – Check the area for the activity; ensure it is safe and clear.
Community Sports Clubs
Have you thought about joining a local sports club?
Blackburn Harriers – Junior Athletics Training
http://www.blackburnharriers.co.uk/training/
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Holiday Clubs and Weekly Clubs
http://www.brfctrust.co.uk/Community/index.php/community-sport/holiday-programmes
Blackburn Rugby Club – Junior Rugby Training
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/blackburn/m/default.html
Cross Hill Tennis Club Quantum Leap Club – Junior Gymnastics
gymnastics@stbedesblackburn.com
Martial Arts at Wensley Fold
http://www.aspiremartialarts.co.uk
Telephone – 08000351605
The class days and times: Thursday and Sunday from 5pm
West Pennine Netball Club – Junior Netball Training
http://westpenninenetballclub.co.uk/
Pupil Voice
Pupil Voice Responses:
Zakaria:
I think PE is the best subject in school and is an energetic subject.
Uwais:
PE is my best subject in school. I love it because we can get chosen for lots of competitions.
Muhammad:
I think PE is one of the best subjects in school and is cool.
Rehan:
I think PE is fun
Raees Ali:
It’s really fun and energetic and I really liked the dodgeball festival.
Zara:
I think PE is a good way for children to get the chance to be get active and learn different things about sport.
Haris:
I think it’s amazing because it’s energetic and I love sport. It’s my favourite subject. You get healthy for fun.
