Rocklands’ Vision for Physical Education
Physical Education is one component of the ‘My Movement’ strand of the curriculum at Rocklands School.
The other elements are:
Our vision for Physical Education is that every child should have the opportunity to develop the physical confidence and competence to enjoy being physically active.
Children are taught the fundamental movement skills and are offered a variety of activities to enhance a wide range of skills and promote physical literacy. We aim to improve overall fitness levels in our children, improving their overall health and well-being. Physical Education not only improves physical skills and literacy, but aims to develop a range of important core concepts such as:
We hope that through the Physical Education, sporting opportunities and physical activity we offer, the children will develop a life-long love and passion for leading active and healthy lives.
All children have the opportunity to go swimming and horse riding. Our more complex learners attend Saxon Hill School for hydrotherapy and rebound therapy sessions. We have a football coach who also leads our team, playing inter-school matches. We also play at St. George's Park once a year in a MAT competition.