Junior School Sports
At St Chris, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, engaging PE and Games lessons which are taught by specialist PE teachers and coaches who teach throughout our School.
The integration of PE teachers across our whole School community (from the Nursery up to the Sixth Form) ensures a seamless transition as students move through the school, benefiting from the expertise of educators who understand the importance of physical well-being in a child's overall development.
Diverse Sporting Activities
From Reception to Year 2 Junior School students take part in two PE lessons a week and one swimming lesson a week. From Year 3 to Year 6 Junior School students take part in two lessons a week – one focussed on Physical Education and one on Games. They also have one timetabled swimming lesson each week at our onsite indoor swimming pool. All lessons are taught by specialist staff.
Our PE and Games curriculum is as diverse as our student body, offering a wide range of activities to cater to varied interests. Activities include:
- Fundamental skills development
- Basketball
- Football
- Netball
- Rugby
- Badminton
- Rounders
- Swimming
- Dance
- Creative Dance
- Yoga
- Gymnastic
- Tennis
- Athletics
Opportunities for all
In PE we provide opportunities for all students to develop their physical confidence and competence in a way that support their fitness and health. We provide a rich tapestry of experiences across each year group to ensure that every child finds a sport they love.
We regularly compete in fixtures against local Primary and Prep Schools. These fixtures have included football, netball, touch and tag ruby, rounders, and swimming in the recent past.
Our swimming lessons, held at our on-site 25-metre heated swimming pool, are led by experienced and qualified swimming teachers who move from building water confidence and a love of swimming to stroke development techniques, speed and endurance activities with the age and skill set of the child. St Chris has a strong heritage in valuing the need for “every child to learn to swim” from both a water safety and enjoyment perspective and we find that even the most reluctant of swimmers can develop a love for the pool with our warm and welcoming facilities and teachers.
Excellent Sport Facilities
St Chris students benefit from excellent sport facilities which are shared between our Junior and Senior Schools. These include:
- Grass sports pitches available for a wide range of sports – our pitches are used for football, cricket, rugby, athletics and rounders to name but a few
- Astro pitches for hockey, netball and tennis
- Large indoor sports hall and other indoor sports facilities for sports such as basketball, badminton, table tennis and for indoor/wet weather PE lessons
- 25-metre heated onsite indoor swimming pool
Sport Fixtures
Sports and physical activities are an integral part of the St Chris Junior School experience. Throughout the year, our students participate in a variety of Junior School Sports Fixtures against other schools which foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy competition. The autumn and spring terms feature football and netball fixtures, while the summer term brings the excitement of rounders and cricket matches. In addition to regular fixtures, our students engage in swimming galas against other local and national schools.
At St Chris’ Junior School, we believe in the power of sports not just as a physical activity but as a medium to instil essential life skills. Our comprehensive sports program is designed to foster a love for physical activity, teamwork, and healthy competition, ensuring that every child discovers their potential on the field.
Expert Guidance in After-School Clubs
St Chris offers after-school sports clubs led by specialist coaches and teachers. These clubs provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into specific sports, receive specialized coaching, and enhance their skills in a more focused setting. Students thoroughly enjoy these sessions, having the opportunity to interact with pupils with common interests across all Junior School year groups. These clubs also offer parents increased flexibility to fit with their busy schedule.
