Priority P.E Strand for improvement 2022
As part of the Active School Flag process, we at Naul N.S choose a strand of P.E learning each year and focus on improving how we teach lessons in that strand.
We aim to improve the learning opportunities and experiences provided to the children. Each year we choose another strand to develop and improve upon.
In 2019/20 we worked on Aquatics and we introduced Swimming lessons from 3rd to 6th classes.
In 2020/21 we worked on Dance.
This year (2021/22) we have decided to focus on Outdoor and Adventure activities.
The Curriculum strand Outdoor and Adventure activities is timetabled for May and June.
This strand includes walking, orienteering, following simple plans, adventure trails, obstacle courses and co-operative (trust) activities.
The teacher’s have been using the recommended PSSI lessons. These are well structured, interesting lessons with clear instructions and useful resources.
The lessons are readily accessible to teacher’s and organised in class packs for each class level.
This revised and well organised system will ensure that each year when Outdoor and Adventure Activities are being covered that all the resources are already prepared and ready to go.
There are also a wide range of Walkway Activities at hand to provide plenty of variety and inter-curricular links in learning whilst partaking in physical activity.
Sufficient number’s of new clipboards were purchased to allow for pair work and teamwork.
3rd and 4th class doing a Scavenger Hunt
The children work in pairs or small groups. They take part in activities which encourage teamwork, communication and problem solving.
Orienteering
As the children follow instructions and travel between control points to find clues and answer questions, they fit in plenty of walking and running outdoors in the fresh air.
Outdoor and adventure challenges involve problem solving and making decisions with your team.
These are life skills which the children learn in a fun, interactive and interesting way.
The children also observe their environment and the nature around them whilst problem solving and communicating with their team mates.
The school tour to Clara Lara had plenty of outdoor and adventure activities!
The children had the freedom to explore the park and had a wonderful experience trying out the wide range of adventure activities.
The park really is like one huge obstacle course!
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We had 2 giant Bouncy Obstacle courses on our Fun Day. This provided a fun physical challenge to the children.
Inflatable obstacle Course
Naul N.S would like to thank the Active School Leaders for their great help and dedication which
helps drive the whole school effort towards achieving the Active School flag.
Their daily enthusiasm and motivation ensures the Active School’s Process runs smoothly and efficiently.
We are lucky to have such a wonderful team!
Senior Active Line Leaders
Junior Active Line Leader’s
