Sport & PE
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Welcome to our Sports Page
Here you will find details of the vast range of physical activities in which we are involved. Scroll down to view our latest sports news and share in the many activities we have taken part in during this year. Our sport and PE is also celebrated on individual class pages: please take some time to share these with your children by following the 'Classes' link above.
What does our Sport and PE provision look like at Langrish? Our intent...
At Langrish Primary School, we aim to engage and include all children in fun and highly active PE sessions to develop an enjoyment and love for sport, whilst also encouraging a healthy lifestyle that they will carry with them through their lives. We include regular opportunities for all children to be involved in competitive team and individual sport against their peers and participate in intra-school and inter-school competitions. Our curriculum is delivered by highly skilled class teachers and sports coaches, ensuring the children receive a knowledge rich, sequenced curriculum. At Langrish, children develop a lifelong interest in physical activity, as well as developing positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. Pupil voice (Article 12 UNCRC) is extremely important in this, with children suggesting sports that they would like to try in their curriculum lessons and after school. This year, Quidditch is on our curriculum as a result of suggestion from the playleaders.
Our skills progression document can be found as an attachment at the bottom of this page together with the presentation made by year 6 for our successful platinum application.
We did it!!
We are delighted to announce that Langrish School, has achieved the School Games Platinum Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year. This is the highest recognition in the Schools Games mark awards.
The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward and recognise school’s engagement (provision and uptake) in the School Games against a national benchmark and to celebrate keeping young people active, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.
We are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of physical activity and school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our events possible. We are committed to using the School Games to try and engage those young people who haven’t previously been active or represented our school and to try and ensure that all our students have a positive experience and want to try out new activities beyond school too in our community. We believe in the power of physical activity and school sport as a school and give opportunities to those young people that need it most either as a participant, leader, official or volunteer. As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas linked to the five School Games outcomes and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year. A special thanks to Year 6 who led on the presentation for this award and to everyone who continues to support the school, whatever their interest.
Intra and Inter Sport Competitions
This year we will once again be competing in the School Games Programme with many competitions organised for us by our local SGO (Sara Galliers). These Level 2 competitions (inter school) are in addition to the many sporting opportunities and occasions which take place on a daily basis both in and out of lessons (intra school). All of our pupils take part in two hours of curriculum PE and Sport and many choose to attend lunchtime and after-school clubs. This half-term we have also enjoyed taking part in weekly challenges during our lunch times, competing to be the most active class. So far, the Daily Mile has been the most popular activity but hula hooping has perhaps been the most entertaining!
Sports Values
In every lesson, our pupils are encouraged to observe these values. These help the children to understand that although winning is a positive experience, it is how a team communicates and works together which will ultimately make them successful. Pupils are also encouraged to believe in themselves and always give 100 % at all times.
Sharing our News
We actively encourage all of our pupils to pursue their sporting passions outside of school and we celebrate any achievements in our school newsletter 'The Nutshell'. Click on the 'Newsletters' link above to find out what our pupils have been getting up to outside of school. Our talented youngsters regularly participate in rugby, dancing, swimming and gymnastics to name but a few!
Links with Outside Clubs
If you are looking for a local sports club to help foster your child's interest in sport, then you may like to try one of the following links. Alternatively, the local sports centre, The Taro Leisure Centre, is our nearest leisure provider and also includes a swimming pool.
Petersfield Rugby Club: www.petersfieldrfc.com
Petersfield Town Junior Football Club: www.petersfieldtownjuniors.co.uk
Steep Cricket Club: www.steepcc.co.uk
Steep Lawn Tennis Club: www.steepltc.org.uk/
Taro Leisure Centre: www.everyoneactive.com/centre/taro-leisure-centre/
Inclusive Health Check
We ensure that all children have access to a vast array of sporting opportunities regardless of their ability or skill level. To help us achieve this and to audit our current provision, Langrish School has completed the Inclusive Health Check document which in turn gives further ideas and resources for us to aim even higher. This document is also a vital part of the evidence to show our commitment to raising the profile of school sport as part of the School Sports Plan.
School Games Mark
Having been awarded the Gold Level for the School Games Mark for the 4th year running, we have applied for Platinum! This award reflects our outstanding provision for Sport and PE throughout the school, both in curriculum time and outside of school. Thank you to all members of our community who help with coaching, supporting and participating in the wide variety of sports on offer. We look forward to another successful year of sport.
We have Platinum sportsmark until 2024
Play Leaders
Twelve new play leaders from Year 5 have had a super introduction into leadership through taking part in the Play Leader training with Mrs. Galliers (our SGO) and Mrs. Fernee. Having completed their training, these children can now organise small games and activities for our infant children.
This is what the Play Leaders wrote following their training:
In play leader training, we learnt different techniques and activities to help KS1 children to play a variety of playground games.We also learnt the acronym SPACE which stands for:
· Safety – is everyone safe? Is the game safe for all participants?
· Participants – which age group will play the game? Is it accessible?
· Area – Is the area a suitable size?
· Communication – Explain in an age appropriate manner
· Equipment – How much equipment do we need? Can the game be played without equipment?
We want people to develop new skills while feeling safe, making new friends, having fun and gaining confidence.
Our Play Leaders are part of our School Parliament which meets regularly every week.
What does our sport and PE provision look like at Langrish? Our implementation...
Early Years (Physical Development ELG)
To negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and others and demonstrate strength, balance and coordination
We have been doing gymnastics and made our own sequence together as a class then made one up individually.
Year 1
Year 2
To develop balance, agility and co-ordination in a range of activities
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Sporting Success for 2024 - 2025
Specific National Curriculum Aims:
To develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
To engage in competitive sports and activities
To lead healthy, active lives
To be physically active for sustained periods of time
Basketball Success, November 2024
Six of our newly formed basketball club had to draw on all of their previous experience when they competed in the first round of the Hampshire Basketball Tournament at Eggars. They played against 2 other schools, Greatham and Four Marks, and came out the winners after conceding only 2 baskets! As well as their shiny medals, this has earnt them a place in the next round later in the year… keep practising team!
Hampshire Cup: round 2, November 2024
Our boys played host to Copnor Junior School in the second round of the Hampshire Cup football tournament this month. They played well as a team with some super passing and possession but they were a very strong opposition. After an exciting second half flurry of goals, the final score was 3-1 to Copnor. Well done to all of the squad and a big thank you to Mr James for overseeing the team throughout.
Friendly Football Fun, November 2024
Our boys' football club had an extra training session this week when they travelled to Oakmoor School to develop their match skills against St Matthew's. They played really well, demonstrating great sportsmanship and resilience. The boys all enjoyed the experience of playing under the floodlights on some great pitches and scoring lots of goals!
Play Leader Training, October 2024
Congratulations to our new team of Play Leaders from Year 5. After writing their letters of application, they were selected to receive a morning of training from our local School Games Co-ordinator, which took place earlier this month. They enjoyed thinking about how to plan their sessions, encourage engagement and the importance of making their games clear and fun. We look forward to seeing them begin to take over from our excellent Year 6 Play Leaders after half term.
Hampshire Cup Football, September 2024
Congratulations to our Hampshire Cup squad who travelled to Barncroft Primary in Havant to play their first round of the annual Hampshire Cup competition. Their 6-4 victory puts them through to the next round; let's see if they can repeat their success when we host Copnor in November.
Friendly Football Festival at Bedales School, September 2024
We were blessed with good weather for both the Year 3/4 and the Year 5/6 football festivals at Bedales School this month. This opportunity, so early in the new school year, for our players to compete against other teams beyond Langrish is always a popular and enjoyable event. This year we were delighted to be able to send so many of our girls in the younger teams, a reflection of their engagement in the sport through PFC. All three teams played well and came away with plenty of wins and great match experience.
Sporting Success for 2023 - 2024
June 2024: Hampshire Games
We were lucky enough to be invited to take two teams to the Hampshire Games Festival in Winchester this year. Our group of 20 Year 4 and 5 pupils had a great day experiencing different sports, such as ultimate frisbee, golf and indoor curling, and getting their pulses racing with a silent disco, street dance workshop and some afternoon tennis workshops.
June 2024: SSG football tournament
On Friday 7th June, nine of our Year 5 and 6 boys competed in the Small Schools’ Group football tournament at West Meon. They played beautifully, not conceding a goal until the final, when they were unlucky to lose out on penalties. Huge congratulations to all the team.
March 2024: East Hampshire Cricket Festival Years 3 and 4
Langrish School and East Meon School joined together to focus on their cricket skills. Mr. James and Mrs. Galliers led lots of striking and fielding activities for us and we practised our bowling actions. We had a great morning and now can't wait to enter cricket competitions in the Summer Term!
March 2024: Hampshire Cross Country Finals
Congratulations to our 6 runners who travelled to Basingstoke to compete in the county finals. Having previously qualified for the event in a much smaller competition, just tackling the starting line-up with over 100 runners was a challenge. They then had to navigate a course approximately 1800m in length, which took them behind trees and to previously hidden sections of the run. All runners finished with Oscar coming first for East Hants in 26th position overall!
February 2024: East Hampshire Girls Football Tournament
Our Year 5/6 girls' team travelled to Perins School to take part in an East Hants tournament. The girls played with great spirit throughout and managed to draw 2 of their 4 matches. Well played girls!
February 2024: KS1 Netball Festival
At the end of February, we hosted the East Hampshire Year 2 netball festival. Our Year 5 Play Leaders led 10 of our pupils, along with 3 other groups of visiting children. They all did brilliantly, whether showing ther leadership qualities or getting involved with the activities themselves. We look forward to March when we will be repeating the success for some Year 3 and 4 pupils.
January 2024: Boys' Hampshire Plate
Not to be deterred by Storm Jocelyn, our boys' team braved the conditions to compete against Portsmouth Grammar School in a home match. Unfortunately we were unsuccessful on this occasion but, with strong leadership, teamwork and some super goal keeping, we managed to finish with a respectable 2-1 score line. Well done boys and thanks to the brave parents who came to cheer them on!
January 2024: East Hampshire Cross country success!
Congratulations to our 20 competitors who took part in the Key Stage 2 races at Perins. In the Year 5 and 6 races, we had 6 runners who finished in the top 12 therefore qualifying for the Hampshire finals on 5th March.
Well done Oscar (1st), Wiktor (3rd), Lucas (5th), Josh (6th), William (12th ) and Isabella (9th) . Good luck at the Hampshire finals.
Watch this space for their final finishing places!
January 2024: Extending our young sports people at Perins School
Four of our super fit pupils from Year 5 travelled to Perins School with Mr. James to participate in a workshop which was designed to stretch their PE talents. The session covered some sport psychology, fitness and reaction work as well as learning about how they could develop their movement skills. They enjoyed taking part in bleep runs, reaction spots and rowing.
January 2024: Boccia at Hollywater
Boccia is a Paralympic target sport which is played indoors. Competitors must throw, kick or send soft leather balls down a chute in order to gain position closest to the jack. At Langrish, the sport of Boccia has been part of our inclusive PE provision for a number of years and we were therefore keen to get involved in a local event. Four of our Year 5 pupils put their tactics to the test during a visit to Hollywater School, where they enjoyed competing against some of their pupils.
December 2023:
East Hampshire Basketball at Bohunt
Two Langrish basketball teams from Years 5 and 6 travelled to Bohunt School to compete in the East Hampshire basketball competition. Basketball has been part of our games curriculum for over a year now, so our players were well-prepared for this challenge. Most of the team had also perfected their moves and set plays during after-school basketball club or playing against their peers at lunchtimes. There were four other schools who we competed against and we are pleased to report that our teams did very well, with one Langrish team coming first! This means that we will represent East Hampshire at the Hampshire finals in the new year. Thank you to all the parents who transported and stayed to cheer us on and to Mr. James for coaching the teams.
