Physical Education (PE)
“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan.
What Ofsted say about our PE at St Paul's Catholic Primary School, VA.
"Pupils are encouraged and supported to lead healthy lives. Regular fitness lessons throughout the week help to keep pupils active. A growing range of clubs allows pupils to take part in sporting and non sporting activities after school." (Ofsted S5 Inspection Report November 2021)
At St Paul's we love PE! We encourage all the children to be as active as possible through not just our curriculum lessons but also through a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We are well supported by Mr Hird and Mr Kilner from 'Beyond the Physical' who provide weekly PE lessons to KS2 children and the Northern Arts Factory who provide dance lessons throughout the year.
Here at St Paul's we are very lucky to be able to offer the pupils a variety of free after school clubs, regular sporting festivals and various competitions against other schools (including school football and netball teams). Recently, St Paul's joined the 'Leeds Well School Partnership', which offers even more great opportunities for St Paul's pupils to take part in both recreational and competitive events. In addition to this, we have our very own dedicated Health Week each year that encourages participation, enjoyment and Health Education to all. Our traditional Sports Day in the Summer term celebrates our children's athletic ability. (As well as our parents and toddlers!)
Mentioned below are some of the activities St Paul's participates in throughout the year:
- Northern Arts Factory: We work closely with Sally and Anne to develop our dance, drama and theatre skills in school.
- Skipping School: We have worked with Skipping School for nearly 10 years and are proud to be recognised as a Leeds partnership school.
- Leeds Well School Partnership: Offer a wide range of activities to suit all abilities and interests including; 'Inspire & Engage - SEND Aqua festival', 'Develop & Play - Come & Try Dodgeball' and 'Compete in Sports Hall Athletics'.
- Leeds Schools Football: We support the Leeds Schools Football Organisation. We have 4 teams in school and enter all Leagues and Cup Competitions. Our Girl's team have consistently been in the top 10% of teams locally for 3 years. The U10's Boy's team won the Moran Cup in 2019.
SEND Aqua Festival at John Charles Centre for Sport.
St. Paul's team of swimmers enjoyed a morning of swimming activities in Leeds' International Pool.
LSSA Cross Country League
St. Paul's cross country team regularly take part in the LSSA cross country league on Saturday mornings. Here are the boys having braved the wet, muddy conditions at Woodhouse Grove School.
Hockey finalists!
Well done to our wonderful hockey stars, achieving runners-up in the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League 2023.
Swimming Champion!
Well done to Michelle on her swimming success!
William's #56milechallenge
William has successfully completed his 56 mile challenge, running at least 2 miles every day in February! What an achievement! In the process, he raised an incredible £2035 for Cancer Research. Well done William!
Super League Launch 2020
We were lucky enough to be invited to the launch of the 2020 Super League at Emerald Headingley Stadium. We met the captains of all the teams and took part in a tag-rugby festival. What a great day!
Netball festival
We went to a Y4 netball festival organised by the Leeds Rhinos foundation. Have a look at us in action!
Sports Days
We love Sports Day each year, normally held to coincide with St Peter and St Paul's feast day. Our 4 house teams compete to try to be the best - but its really all about having fun!
