Physical Education

Physical Education

Welcome Welcome to the St James Senior Boys’ Physical Education departments information booklet.

Discover the unique and award winning way in which we design our Physical Education programme to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to find a sport they truly love and they will continue to play for a lifetime.

To find out more about the unique programme of physical education and sport at St James please contact Mr Wassell at b.wassell@stjamesboys.co.uk

Lower School Years 7 & 8 SPORTS VISION During their first two years at St James, pupils in the lower school are encouraged to develop an in-depth understanding of the basic, generic techniques which are found in multiple sporting activities.

Physical Education is taught through the medium of sporting games such as rugby, football, tennis and cricket, and athletic activities such as cross country and track and field.

Physical and mental development is at the core of every lesson and pupils are given the opportunity to fulfill the roles of performer, coach and official.

TIMETABLE Pupils in the Lower School take part in Physical Education three times a week. One morning double period, one afternoon double period, when competitive matches are played, and a single period on Friday afternoons.

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Lunch

Period 5

Yr 8 Core P.E. Yr 7 Core P.E.

TUESDAY THURSDAY

Period 6

Yr 7 Core P.E. Yr 8 Core P.E. Yr 7 & 8 X-Country

FRIDAY

EXTRA CURRICULAR Our aim is to expose young men to as much sporting opportunity as possible and therefore we offer an extensive range of extra-curricular activities before school, at lunchtimes and after school. These range from our pre-school strength and conditioning sessions to team sports such as badminton, basketball and volleyball. Our cricket academy in our indoor nets and the adventurous sports club gives the lower school the opportunity to have a taste of kayaking, canoeing and climbing. There are also several competitive extra-curricular sports clubs on offer with hockey, basketball and football all competing regularly against local schools.

TIMETABLE The extra-curricular timetable for the lower school for the autumn and the beginning of the spring term. As the weather improves, the activities change to include summer sports such as tennis and athletics.

MONDAY

Pre School

Lunchtime

After School

Aspirant Athlete Academy S & C

Badminton Club

Cricket Nets

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Year 7 Fixtures Aspirant Athlete Academy S & C

Basketball Club

Football Club

Volleyball Club

Year 8 Fixtures Adventurous Sports Club

Upper School Years 9 -13 SPORTS VISION Pupils in the Upper School are given the opportunity to continue their physical development in an environment which suits them. Hockey becomes a core option for those less drawn to contact sports and ‘Fitness and PE’ is available for those pupils less competitive-minded. For those who want to take their sport further, competitive opportunities are provided in the form of friendly and cup competitions, including the Middlesex Cup and the National Cup. St James is traditionally strong at rugby sevens, regularly winning county, regional and national competitions. On a Friday afternoon the pupils have a wide range of sporting activities open to them and it is hoped that they are able to find a sporting activity which they truly love.

TIMETABLE Pupils in the Upper School take part in Physical Education three times a week.

One afternoon double period, when competitive matches are played, an after school training session and a double period on a Friday for Friday Options.

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

After School

TUESDAY

Yr 10 & 11 Core PE

Yr 9 Core P.E.

Yr 9 Fixtures

THURSDAY

Yr 9 Core P.E.

Yr 10—13 Core P.E.

Yr 10-13 Fixtures

FRIDAY

Friday Options

EXTRA CURRICULAR Much like the Friday Options Programe, the Upper School extra curricular timetable is designed to give every pupil the opportunity to discover a sport which they will take on and continue to participate in after they leave St James. Hockey, basketball and football all have competitive fixtures. There is also the opportunity to take part in more social clubs such as badminton, table tennis, basketball, climbing or to use the schools Strength & Conditioning Facility to improve their general levels of fitness.

TIMETABLE The extra-curricular timetable for the Upper School for the autumn and spring term. As the weather improves, the activities change to include summer sports such as Tennis and Athletics.

Pre School

Lunchtime

MONDAY TUESDAY

Cricket Nets Aspirant Athlete Academy S & C

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

After School

Aspirant Athlete Academy S & C

Badminton Club Table Tennis Club

Senior Fixtures

Basketball Club

Climbing Club Friday Options

Core P.E. What happens when?

LOWER SCHOOL CORE SPORT FRIDAY OPTIONS

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Rugby

Rugby Sevens, Football “Multi Sports”

Cricket, Tennis

Cross Country

Cross Country

Athletics

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Rugby, Hockey Fitness and PE

Rugby Sevens, Hockey Fitness and PE, Football

Cricket, Tennis Rowing, Fitness and PE

UPPER SCHOOL CORE SPORT

FRIDAY OPTIONS

Badminton, Basketball, Boxing Athletics, Badminton, Basketball Badminton, Basketball, Boxing Canoeing, Fencing, Football Boxing, Canoeing, Cricket Nets Canoeing, Fencing, Football Golf, Hockey, Judo, Kayaking Fencing, Golf, Judo, Kayaking, Golf, Hockey, Judo, Kayaking Mountain Biking, Sailing, Squash, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Squash, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Squash, S & C, Open Water Swimming, S & C, Open Water Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Table Table Tennis Table Tennis Tennis, Tennis

Extra-Curricular Sports Activities Autumn Term 2023 BEFORE SCHOOL Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Aspirant Athlete Academy S&C Sports Hall and Strength and Conditioning Suite PE Staff 7:30 – 8:15

Friday

Aspirant Athlete Academy S&C Sports Hall and Strength and Conditioning Suite PE Staff 7:30 – 8:15

LUNCHTIME Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Whole School Badminton Sports Hall PE Staff (Turn up and play) 1:15 – 1:55

Lower School Table Tennis Sports Hall PE Staff (Turn up and play) 1:15 – 1:55

Whole School Basketball Sports Hall PE Staff (Turn up and play) 1:15 – 1:55

AFTER SCHOOL Monday Cricket Nets Sports Hall Mr Davies Mr Westbrook-Burr 4:15 – 5:30

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Basketball Fixtures Sports Hall PE Staff 4:15 – 5:30

Climbing Club Sports Hall Mr Wassell Mr Johnson Mr Prendergast 4:15 – 5.30 ££

Sailing (Yr 9–13) Mr Redell Mr Holland Mr Byrne Littleton Lake (Friday Option) 2:45 – 7:00

££ There is a cost attached to this club. Please see letter for more information.