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PE & SPORT Dedication - Integrity - Success DEIRA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
2025 - 2026
Shaping Futures, Inspiring Success
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To inspire a lifelong love of physical activity, develop physical competence, and HPSRZHU HYHU\ VWXGHQW WR lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
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To develop physical literacy through a positive and meaningful PE curriculum and co-curricular sport programme.
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CURRICULUM AIMS: At Deira International School, we are committed to providing all students with a positive and an meaningful experience in Physical Education. Our Ou curriculum is designed to support the development of physical literacy, helping VWXGHQWV EXLOG FRPSHWHQFH FRQƬGHQFH NQRZOHGJH DQG XQGHUVWDQGLQJ DFURVV D YDULHW\ RI VWX VSRUWV DQG DFWLYLWLHV :H UHFRJQLVH WKH VLJQLƬFDQW LPSDFW 3K\VLFDO (GXFDWLRQ KDV QRW RQO\ VSR RQ SK\VLFDO KHDOWK EXW DOVR RQ HPRWLRQDO VRFLDO DQG FRJQLWLYH JURZWK 7KURXJK RXU 3( RQ FXUULFXOXP ZH DLP WR FXU • • • •
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PE IN THE FOUNDATION STAGE: In FS1 and FS2, students receive one 30-minute PE lesson and one 30-minute swimming lesson during Terms 1 and 3, and two PE lessons per week in Term 2. At this early stage of development, the focus is on igniting a passion for physical activity through an enquiry-based approach. Students begin to explore and practise fundamental movement skills, including ORFRPRWRU PRYHPHQWV VWDELOLW\ EDODQFH DQG REMHFW FRQWURO OD\LQJ D VWURQJ foundation for future physical development and engagement in sport.
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In Years 1 and 2 VWXGHQWV UHFHLYH WZR ƬƱ\ ƬYH PLQXWH OHVVRQV HDFK week: one PE lesson and one swimming lesson through Term 1 and 3, and two PE lessons per week in Term 2. Throughout Key Stage 1, the focus is on building upon the foundations developed in FS1 and FS2 ZLWK DQ HPSKDVLV RQ FRPELQLQJ PRYHPHQWV DQG SHUIRUPLQJ EDVLF VNLOOV ZLWKLQ PRUH structured games and activities. Students also begin to explore and develop their understanding of fundamental principles related to GLƪHUHQW SK\VLFDO DFWLYLWLHV OD\LQJ WKH JURXQGZRUN IRU PRUH complex learning in later years.
In Years 3 and 4, students continue to build a broader range of physical skills and movement patterns. :LWK D JURZLQJ XQGHUVWDQGLQJ RI VSRUW VSHFLƬF SULQFLSOHV WKH\ EHJLQ WR DSSO\ these skills in competitive games and performance settings. At this VWDJH VWXGHQWV DOVR VWDUW WR DQDO\VH ERWK WKHLU RZQ SHUIRUPDQFH and that of others, identifying areas for improvement and GHYHORSLQJ VWUDWHJLHV IRU JURZWK In Years 5 and 6 VWXGHQWV UHƬQH WKHLU VSRUW VSHFLƬF VNLOOV DQG DSSO\ them with greater consistency in competitive situations. They begin WR H[SORUH DQG LPSOHPHQW WDFWLFV WR HƪHFWLYHO\ RXWZLW RSSRQHQWV across a variety of contexts. Throughout this process, students IXUWKHU GHYHORS HVVHQWLDO OLIH VNLOOV VXFK DV WHDPZRUN FROODERUDWLRQ and leadership.
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Students in Key Stage 3 UHFHLYH WZR ƬƱ\ ƬYH PLQXWH OHVVRQV SHU week. In Years 8 ,7, and 9, the focus is on enhancing students’ SK\VLFDO FRPSHWHQFH NQRZOHGJH XQGHUVWDQGLQJ DQG FRQƬGHQFH across a range of sports and physical activities. 7KH\ ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR UHƬQH DQG FRQVROLGDWH WKHLU VNLOOV DSSO\LQJ WKHP HƪHFWLYHO\ LQ GLƪHUHQW FRPSHWLWLYH DQG SUDFWLFDO FRQWH[WV $ key aspect of learning at this stage is the development and FRQVLVWHQW H[HFXWLRQ RI VSRUW VSHFLƬF WHFKQLTXHV ZLWK VWXGHQWV assessed on their ability to perform these skills to a high standard.
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MEET THE PE TEAM!
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Leadership team
Mr West Director of Sport 15+ years of teaching and coaching experience (USA, 8. 8$( 0U :HVW EULQJV a student-centred, high-performance approach to PE and sport. He believes in continuous improvement and marginal gains, inclusion, and helping every student build lifelong habits of healthy, active living. Playing Experience: County and University level football, basketball & cricket. 4XDOLƬFDWLRQV %6F 6SRUWV 6FLHQFH /0-8 3*&( 0DVWHUpV &UHGLWV 1346/ Hobbies: Triathlons, golf, travel and music
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Mr Ottley Head of PE
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Ms Tailor Deputy Director of Sport With 11 years of experience LQ WKH 8$( DQG 8. 0LVV Tailor brings energy, LQFOXVLYLW\ DQG D JURZWK mindset to every PE lesson. She’s passionate about inspiring girls in sport and promoting a lifelong love of movement through fun, FRQƬGHQFH EXLOGLQJ experiences. Playing Experience: 15 years in athletics (800m, 100m, pole vault); 7 years of rugby in the UAE; currently plays for Dubai Hurricanes VHQLRU ZRPHQpV WHDP 4XDOLƬFDWLRQV %6F 6SRUW Exercise Science, PGCE in 3( 0DVWHUpV LQ (GXFDWLRQ $GROHVFHQW 0HQWDO +HDOWK Hobbies: Calisthenics, travel photography (featured in international exhibitions)
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Hobbies: Gaelic football, netball, travel, live music
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Mr Orr - YLC Year 8; Head of Boys’Basketball Assistant Head of IB;
With over 15 years of teaching experience across Ireland, the 8. 6SDLQ DQG WKH 8$( 0U $QGL EULQJV D JOREDO SHUVSHFWLYH and a passion for creating safe, supportive learning environments. He believes PE plays a vital role in students’ personal, social, and physical development through inclusive, team-based experiences. Playing Experience: Represented Ireland in the 2024 0LQL )RRWEDOO :RUOG &XS also represented his university in football and basketball.
Mr Andi - Primary PE; U11 BSME Games lead
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Ms Crabb - YLC Year 11; Head of Girls’ Basketball
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Ms North Head of Athletics
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Ms Emma - Primary PE; Head of Swimming
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