Being Active
Being physically active is one of the most important aspects for a child development and their health. At Oaklands, we are lucky to have extensive space and facilities to ensure children have opportunities to be active.
Our playing fields and running track create the perfect opportunity for sports and learning the skills of being an Athlete. Over the year, they will take part in a range of team games and sports as well as learning the skills of gymnastic and dance.
The skills are taught in their lessons in the following way:
Our Physical Education journey enables children to develop their physical skills, teamwork and confidence through a progressive sequence of learning.
Each unit begins by reactivating prior learning, where children revisit and build upon the knowledge and skills developed in previous lessons and year groups.
Children then focus on developing and practising key skills, learning the techniques and tactics required for the sport or activity being studied. They are given regular opportunities to refine these skills through focused practice and teacher guidance.
As their confidence grows, children apply their skills in adapted activities and small-sided games, allowing them to make decisions, work collaboratively and transfer their learning into game situations.
The unit culminates in a final performance, where children take part in an end-of-term competition or showcase. This provides an opportunity to demonstrate their progress, celebrate their achievements and apply their skills in a competitive and supportive environment.
The Running Track
Our custom made Running Track allows our children the opportunity to develop their running skills. Six laps allows the children to run a mile or for those looking for speed they can sprint on the 60m four lane track. The children use this throughout their day including at play and lunch times.
The Mighty Oaks
Our sporting team are called ‘The Mighty Oaks’. Any children can join the Mighty Oaks Team and represent our school in various competitions.
Mini Youth Games
Each year the ‘Mighty Oaks’ take part in the Medway Mini Youth Games. We focus on participation and allowing as many children as possible access to compete.
