Curriculum Intent
At St. Gregory’s, our PE curriculum aims to develop happy, confident and enthusiastic learners who enjoy taking part in physical activity and strive to achieve their personal best. We believe PE is central to pupils’ physical health, emotional wellbeing and social development. Through PE, children learn to challenge themselves, support others, work as part of a team and cope with both success and failure.
Our curriculum ensures pupils:
- Enjoy and participate in a wide range of sports and physical activities.
- Develop the fundamental movement skills needed for lifelong physical activity.
- Build resilience, confidence and character.
- Show fairness, respect and good sportsmanship.
- Understand the importance of fitness and wellbeing.
- Learn to swim at least 25 metres and understand how to stay safe in water.
Our approach reflects the Trust virtues of resilience, confidence, respect, responsibility and compassion, helping pupils to develop not only physically, but also socially and emotionally.
Curriculum Implementation
PE at St. Gregory’s is delivered through the Complete PE scheme, ensuring high‑quality, progressive teaching from EYFS to Year 6. All pupils receive two hours of PE each week, taught both indoors and outdoors.
EYFS
In Early Years, physical development is at the heart of the curriculum. Children access daily opportunities to:
- Develop strength, balance and coordination.
- Build gross motor skills through running, jumping, climbing, hopping, dancing and skipping.
- Negotiate space safely and move with control.
- Strengthen fine motor skills through purposeful play and equipment.
Key Stage 1
Pupils:
- Master fundamental movements (running, jumping, throwing, catching).
- Develop agility, balance and coordination.
- Take part in simple team games and learn attack/defence basics.
- Explore movement through dance and gymnastics.
Key Stage 2
Pupils:
- Apply movement skills in isolation and in game situations.
- Take part in competitive games and develop tactical awareness.
- Develop flexibility, strength, technique and control.
- Perform dances using a range of patterns and styles.
- Participate in outdoor and adventurous activities individually and in teams.
- Reflect on performance and work towards personal bests.
Stockton Schools Sports Partnership & Trust Sporting Events
St. Gregory’s actively participates in:
- Stockton Schools Sports Partnership events
- Trust-wide sporting competitions across the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust
These opportunities enable pupils to:
- Represent the school
- Compete against other schools
- Participate in festivals and enrichment days
- Access additional sporting opportunities
All pupils are encouraged to take part regardless of ability.
Extra‑Curricular Sport
We offer a wide range of after-school sporting clubs, supporting:
- Fitness and wellbeing
- Teamwork and confidence
- Skill development
- Enjoyment and participation
Outdoor Adventure & Residential
Pupils take part in outdoor learning throughout their time at school.
In Year 6, pupils attend a residential visit to Newby Wiske Hall, where they participate in activities such as:
- Climbing
- Canoeing
- Archery
- Problem-solving
- Team‑building tasks
These experiences build independence, resilience, teamwork and leadership.
Swimming
All Key Stage 2 pupils attend swimming lessons. They learn to:
- Swim 25 metres competently and confidently
- Use a range of strokes
- Understand water safety
Curriculum Impact
When pupils leave St. Gregory’s, they:
- Are physically confident, resilient and motivated to stay active.
- Demonstrate strong fundamental movement skills.
- Understand the benefits of fitness and healthy lifestyles.
- Show sportsmanship, teamwork, fairness and respect.
- Have experienced a broad range of physical activities and sports.
- Can swim 25 metres and understand essential water safety principles.
- Are ready for the expectations of Key Stage 3 PE and lifelong activity.
Impact is monitored through:
- Learning walks
- Pupil voice
- Assessment within Complete PE
- Monitoring of participation and skill progression
PE at St. Gregory’s develops enthusiastic, resilient and confident pupils who value physical activity and understand its importance for a healthy, active future.
PE Careers
At St Gregory’s, our PE curriculum helps children to see the opportunities that physical activity and sport can bring. Pupils explore how the skills they develop - teamwork, respect, resilience, self-belief, problem-solving, and leadership - can lead to a wide range of careers, from coaching, sports science and physiotherapy, health and wellbeing industries, sports journalism to teaching and professional sports men and women. Through competition, performance, and participation, children gain confidence, ambition, and the understanding and identifying their talents can open doors to exciting opportunities in sport and beyond.
We use a range of resources, books, visitors, and videos to inspire our children, including the following videos;
Sports Coach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Emg3EN4X94
Chiropractor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEbCmWX2fqo
Choreographer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrbp47h
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Lifeguard |
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Fire Fighter |
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Solider |
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Stunt Double |
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Dancer |
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Dietitian |
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Choreographer |
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Holiday Representative |
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Physiotherapist |
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Yoga Instructor |
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Nutritionist |
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Youth Worker |
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Sports Coach |
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Football Coach |
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Outdoor Pursuits Manager |