P.E.

Physical Education is valued as part of our school curriculum as it encapsulates the enthusiasm, passion and determination to improve that is central to our school ethos. As well as playing a vital role in supporting children’s health, fitness and overall wellbeing, the PE curriculum reflects our intention for children to be competent in a broad range of fundamental physical skills and have a deep understanding of coordination, team work and movement. The skills and knowledge that the PE curriculum develops and builds not only supports physical development but also contributes positively to pupils’ confidence and wellbeing.

Our Physical Education curriculum encourages children to work collaboratively as part of a team, while developing problem-solving skills and resilience. We have a professional sports coach who delivers a wide range of sports and activities using the Complete PE scheme which ensures a clear progression of skills from Reception through to Year 6.

Children in Reception begin by developing basic hand and ball skills, before progressing to activities such as invasion games, net and wall games, and striking and fielding. Sports taught include football, gymnastics, American football, handball, rugby, hockey, badminton, tennis, cricket and athletics. As children move through the primary phase, their competency in these sports increases and they participate in a range of internal and external competitions. Local secondary schools have recognised the broad range of skills and high levels of physical competence demonstrated by pupils transitioning from our primary phase, which supports their continued development into Key Stage 3. 

The Lewisham Schools Games Programme, of which we are a member, delivers a wide range of inters-school sporting competitions and provides children with opportunities to participate in both competitive pathway events, including progression to the London Youth Games Finals, as well as inclusive festivals such as New Age Curling, Sitting Volleyball and Multi-Skills Booster sessions.

Over recent years, there has been a growing enthusiasm for girls’ football at Prendergast. In addition to competing regularly in the Lewisham Schools League, we are part of the Barclays Girls’ Football in Schools programme, ensuring that as many girls as possible have the opportunity to play and enjoy football.

In 2023 and 2024, Prendergast Primary  achieved the Gold School Games Mark, alongside the Healthy Schools Marks. These awards reflect our ongoing commitment to high-quality physical education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.