Year 5 PE Javelin
In our PE lesson we looked at the technique needed to throw a ball. Then the children had to use that technique to throw a javelin.
Year 1 P.E - Throwing and Catching.
Year 1 enjoyed P.E outside this week. During this lesson they learned how to throw a short distance under arm and a longer distance using an overarm technique.
Nursery Class - Physical Development, PE - 'The Floor Is Water' Balancing Obstacle Course.
The children in Nursery Class have been working really hard on their balancing skills. An obstacle course was set up in our garden for the children to try and navigate around. We named this 'The floor is water' and the aim was to complete the obstacle course and not get eaten by the sharks! They have shown a great growth mindset and have not given up when they have fallen off. Brilliant Perseverance Nursery Class!
Year 3 P.E. - Practicing the Relay
In P.E. today year 3 practiced running the relay. They were put into teams and learned how to hold the baton and then how to run and pass it to the next person in their team.
Year 2 PE Athletic Games
This week some year 6 pupils set up some fun athletic games for us to try out.
Year 1 - PE - Jumping
Year 1 have been learning how to jump in P.E. They thought about how to use their arms and their legs to help them jump further.
Frisbee Golf
Ollie's frisbee golf club have been learning the correct posture and how to throw the frisbee this week. The children had a great time, even though it was tricky mastering the technique!
DPSSA Netball League
Our netball team had a fantastic start to thee Darwen Primary Schools Netball League at Darwen Vale, coming away with a 10-0 win! Our players showed great sportsmanship, teamwork and dedication, and we are extremely proud of them all!
Pre- school- Physical development- Catching and throwing
In P.E the children have been learning to throw and catch small balls. The children started at a short distance throwing balls to each other and then moved further away from each other to make longer throws. The children showed great understanding and skills in our lesson and worked well together.
Netball Practice
Our netball team have been busy practicing for our first tournnament this week. They have been working on hand-eye coordination, passing the ball, footwork and defence.
Year 5 Relay Lesson - Developing Technique
In our PE lesson we have been learning the technique of relaying using a baton, making sure our head is held up and arm out ready to receive the baton from the runner, we also needed good eye-hand coordination. As the receiver we needed to keep our hand out ready to get a firm hold of the baton and make the pass over smooth so that we didn't drop the baton. The person handing over the baton needed to make sure that they had their arm outstretched and that they kept a good vision of the receiver to make the passover fast and smooth.
Y4 PE -- Athletics
We have been using short bursts of energy in PE to run over small and larger distances as part of our athletics topic.
Year 2 Sprinting - PE
Year 2 were developing their spriting skills by observing each other to improve their technique.
Two's Room Exploring the outdoors!
We have had lots of fun today exploring the outdoor area in the beautiful sunshine. We practised riding on the bikes, using our legs to push ourselves. We enjoyed climbing on the climbing frame and sliding down the slide. We had fun popping bubbles too!
Year 6 PE
Year 6 have been learning some athletics skills in PE! We have been running sprint races and learning how to do a good standing long jump.
Nursery - PE - Balancing on a Ball
We had lots of fun in our PE session today. We have been learning how to sit and balance on a ball. This was very tricky to do but we all did so well. We also tried balancing with a partner using our feet and legs.
Year 3 - PE - Rounders
This week in P.E. year 3 have been learning to play rounders. They have learnt how to hold the bat, how to ball and field. They played three games during the lesson and played brilliantly and showed great team spirit.
Year 1 - PE - Athletics
In PE, the children have completed a relay race as part of their athletics unit.
Two’s Room - Exploring Outside
We had fun exploring the outdoor area and we found some wiggly worms and slugs.
Two’s Room - Dear Zoo
We have had a good week so far in nursery. We have been looking at our story, Dear Zoo. We dressed up like the different animals and moved our bodies and made noises like the animals. We made animal footprints using the different coloured paints. We also made elephants which have long trunks and big ears! In our physical development room we have been practising our crawling and climbing skills. More fun to come!
Two’s Room - Exploring Outside
We had fun exploring the outdoor area and we found some wiggly worms and slugs.
Year 5 PE Tennis Skills
Today in our pe lesson we were learning backhand and forehand, year 5 had lots of fun and we needed very good eye coordination.
Nursery PE - Throwing and Passing
This week in P.E the children have been developing their throwing and catching skills, passing the bean bags to each other and developing our core strength.
2’s Room - Exploring Outside
We had lots of fun exploring the outdoors today! We made leaf soup in the mud kitchen and enjoyed climbing on the climbing frame. We love exploring in Autumn time with all the leaves crunching under our feet. We made sure to wrap up warm today and had so much fun!
Year 4 - PE Netball
Today in our PE lesson we have been passing and receiving the ball using chest pass, one/two handed passing and then we practised using the netball nets to see how many goals we could get.
Year 5 PE - Netball
Today in our PE lesson we have been passing and receiving the ball using chest pass and bounce pass. We practised using the netball nets, aiming and shooting.
Football Team
The football team represented Darwen St James' excellently tonight and showed great team work. They smiled and had fun from start to finish and we are very proud of them all. Well done!
2’s Room - Physical Development
The children in 2’s room have been exploring their new room, designed to promote their physical development. They are able to climb, jump, balance and develop their motor skills.
Year 1 - PE Moving in Different Ways
Year 1 enjoyed their first P.E lesson in the hall today. We were focusing on moving in different ways without bumping into each other! We also played a game of sharks in the sea to practise our listening and response skills. You can see some children saluting the captain for letting them on board.
Year 3 - Tennis
Year 3 have been developing their tennis skills in PE with Progressive Sports. The children have made great progress this half term.
Year 1 PE - Football Invasion Skills
Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed their first invasion skills lesson with Tom from Progressive Sports today. This half term we are learning football skills.
Year 5 PE - Football Skills
We began our football topic in PE with Tom from Progressive Sports. This week we practiced the skill of dribbling, applying the transferable skills of control, decision making and spatial awareness.
Progressive Active Camps
Holiday Camp Announcement!!! After the successful launch of our 1st Holiday camp we are pleased to finally announce that we have confirmed a 2nd venue to run our camps from. starting from October half term. Starting from October half term we will be working at Darwen St James CE Primary Academy along with West End Primary school were we are excited to reach out to more children and continue to inspire and encourage children to be physically active over the holiday periods. If you would like to book onto either venues please follow our booking page link below: https://progressive-sports-lancashire.class4kids.co.uk If you have any queries please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to seeing you soon
Football
Super proud of our football team tonight who played in their first match of the season! Despite not winning, they showed great resilience and a growth mindset! Well done!
Y2 PE
Y2 started the Gymnastics unit 'balance and co-ordination' today. The children worked so hard and used their growth mindset when balancing on the higher equipment. Well done Year 2!
Y5 - Progressive Sports
Year 5 decided to use the money they had made from selling lemonade in Nurture to pay for an afternoon with James from Progressive Sports. They have absolutely loved their afternoon of Diamond Cricket and Dodgeball.
Witton Park Athletics
The gang at Witton Park athletics and our podium winners Marnin and Mansion- well done! Thank you to all the children for taking part in this annual event and to everyone's patience in us getting back after car park gridlock! A big thank you to Miss Meagher, Mrs Skinner and Miss Evans for giving their time to enable the children to attend!
Y5 PE
In PE today Y5 were thinking about map reading skills as part of their orienteering unit. The children have thought about how to create a map of school using various objects. They did a great job showcasing their leadership, teamwork and creativity skills!
Y1 PE - Outdoor Games
Y1 have been learning about and trying out different outdoor games as part of thir PE topic this half term.
Netball
The Netball team played their absolute hearts out tonight at the Darwen Schools final. They won 1 out of the 3 matches against St Edwards, St Paul’s and Sudell. Well done girls! We are all very proud of your efforts!
Nursery - PE
This mornings P.E lesson out in the garden, moving our bodies and naming body parts.
Year 3 PE
In PE Year 3 have been practising their striking and fielding skills.
Nursery - The Great Outdoors
Nursery have been exploring outdoors as part of their learning through play ethos. The children had a fantastic time and burned off lots of energy!
Year 3 - Basketball
This term Year 3 have enjoyed learning to play basketball. They have learnt about throwing, passing, bouncing and ended the term with a competition.
Year 3 - Connections Work
Year 3 have been learning dance in ther PE lessons this half term, here they are learning about connections.
Y6 PE
Year 6 were lucky enough to have a visiting PE teacher from D.A.C.A., Miss Billington, come into our lesson to teach us how to move like gymnasts. We learned that gymnasts make themselves taller and wider, and that they move gracefully. We all had a lot of fun!
Team DSJ - Football.
Well done to our football team who came away with a 4-1 win and a hard fought 3-3 draw in this afternoon’s matches at Witton Park! Two great games… well done!
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