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

A huge well done to those children who took part in the football tournament and the netball league before the holidays. These children represented our school and demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship, determination and teamwork. Miss Lloyd was extremely proud.

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 £18,740 in 2018/19. 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

no   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!

no   The children who win get a special sticker and take the Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville back to their class for the week.

no   Keep it up and don’t forget to add your clubs to your class sports star chart!

Active Leaders at Wensley Fold

In PE lessons, at competitions, whole school events and at clubs children get opportunities to become Active Leaders.

no   Active Mini Coach – plan activities, give instructions, motivate, encourage, think about safety, demonstrate.

no   Active Judge – be fair and confident to offer advice and opinions.

no   Active Umpire – be fair and confident when making decisions, know the rules of the activity, communicate clearly.

no   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.

no   Active Photographer – take action photographs; make displays for the PE notice board.

no   Active Event Announcer – be loud, clear and confident, make decisions quickly.

no   Active Team Captain – Encourage and motivate the team, thank the official at the end of the activity, communicate effectively with your team.

no   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?

no   Blackburn Harriers – Junior Athletics Training
http://www.blackburnharriers.co.uk/training/

no   Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Holiday Clubs and Weekly Clubs

http://www.brfctrust.co.uk/Community/index.php/community-sport/holiday-programmes

no   Blackburn Rugby Club – Junior Rugby Training

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/blackburn/m/default.html

no   Cross Hill Tennis Club

no   Quantum Leap Club – Junior Gymnastics

gymnastics@stbedesblackburn.com

no   Martial Arts at Wensley Fold
http://www.aspiremartialarts.co.uk

Telephone – 08000351605
The class days and times: Thursday and Sunday from 5pm

no   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.