PE
PE Intent
At Cleves Cross, our main aim is to inspire the next generation to become increasingly active and enjoy learning during PE lessons. We want to ensure that children leave primary school with the desire to continue PE as they enter secondary school. Our PE curriculum enables children to develop physically, socially and emotionally by allowing children to set individual goals and by encouraging children to take part in competitive sports. By doing this, children will also build their own characters, become increasingly confident, and embed values such as fairness and respect.
PE and being active is an imperative element of our curriculum at Cleves Cross and we recognise the importance of children being able to collaboratively work with others and, as part of a team, improve their understanding of fairness and equality.
The aim of Physical Education is to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles. During PE lessons, children observe and promote the conventions of fair play, honest competition and good sporting behaviour as individual participants, team members and spectators.
Our progressive curriculum from Nursery to Year 6 allows children to experience a wide range of activities and sports that helps them develop their physical abilities further. Swimming is a crucial element of the curriculum in PE and by maximising swimming lessons, we aim to allow children to leave primary school with the requirements set out in the National Curriculum.
Both mental and physical health is at the heart of our PE curriculum at Cleves Cross and, alongside the Science and PSHE curriculum, children will learn about healthy living and the need for good nutrition. At Cleves Cross, we aim to develop the necessary knowledge and skills in PE that can transfer into their further education and beyond to benefit their long-term health and wellbeing.
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Our Aims for Our Pupils

Curriculum Overview


Year 5 have had a lovely afternoon making parachutes to help answer the question ‘Does the size of a parachute affect the time it takes for it to fall to the ground?’ as part or our air resistance unit. Everyone had fun measuring their parachutes, discussing the variables and collecting their results! Well done Year 5, super science work! 🪂 ... See MoreSee Less
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Year 3 took advantage of the nice weather and went on a hunt for some natural resources to use in art. They pretended they were in the Stone Age and searched for natural pigments to put into their ‘prehistoric palettes’ We couldn’t believe how bright the colours were from leaves, petals and berries! 🍁🍃🫐🌼 ... See MoreSee Less
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What a super debate Year 3 had today! After watching some clips from the Houses of Parliament, we created our own debate on whether we would have enjoyed living in the Stone Age or not! Elvin and Jax did a great job leading their parties and Mrs Brentnall even popped along to check who was more convincing! Fantastic oracy skills on show by lots of children! 👍🏼 ... See MoreSee Less
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Group 1 thoroughly enjoyed the Challenge Course this afternoon. The car wash was even on and some children got a bit of a splash 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
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We are on the road! Our ETA at school should be 4:05pm. Please do not park between the chicanes at school to allow plenty of space for the bus and children to get off. See you all soon - we will send an update closer to school. 👋 ... See MoreSee Less
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Slid, climbed, and balanced—Group 3 powered through the final activity of their residential! 😀🌳 ... See MoreSee Less
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Group 2 loved abseiling this morning! Lots of resilience and determination from everyone, well done! 🥳🥳 ... See MoreSee Less
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Gorgeous weather for building and sailing a raft! Super efforts from everyone in Groups 3 and 4! ... See MoreSee Less
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Super resilience on show this morning from group 1 during the Abseiling. They even convinced Mr Blood to have a go… ... See MoreSee Less
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