LGJS PE Department Vision

The Sport Department are committed to ensuring that ALL pupils of ALL abilities take part in sport and most of all enjoy exercise at LGJS. We believe passionately that every pupil “needs sport in their life”. The holistic approach embodies competition, participation and above all lifelong passion for our subject.

Aims

To ignite a lifelong love of sport in every LGJS pupil – celebrating all abilities – and to empower them with confidence and readiness as they transition into secondary school.

To nurture pupils to understand the importance of exercise, and the positive impact that physical activity has on their physical, social and mental well- being.

Why do we do what we do?

The Sport Department at LGJS have an incredible amount of passion, determination and confidence to deliver an outstanding provision for all the pupils we teach. There is an emphasis on being a role model, thus providing pupils with clear pathways and opportunities to succeed in a wide variety of sports. However, success does not just come from results and trophies. We focus on the PROCESS of sport as opposed to the OUTCOMES. When we start to trust the process, the outcomes begin to take care of themselves.

We give pupils extensive opportunities in such a diverse curriculum to allow them to follow their own pathway.  If we can make a pupil smile, become passionate about what they’re doing, whilst intrinsically knowing the health and social benefits of sport, we are moving in the right direction.

What are our biggest achievements to date?

• IAPS National Swimming finalists, 7^th overall in freestyle U10 girls age group 2023.
• English Schools Swimming Relay National Finalists 2024.
• IAPS National Golf qualifying, 2^nd overall at U10 age group & twice winners at U11 age group.
• Offering Cross Country opportunities on site & through external entries to Malvern College National Prep Schools Cross Country & Mallory Park. Including a top 10 finish at the National Prep Schools Cross Country in 2023.
• Regular team medals in the District & County Cross Country Leagues.   
• The creation of a Sports Week programme and reshaping Sports Day. Including new sports of high jump, long jump & shot put.
• The improved pathway through the PE curriculum from Kinders to Year 6
• Entry to the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens for U11.
• Offering a weekly Morning Mile, to increase healthy lifestyle provision before school
• Entering IAPS competitions consistently for our region the major sports.
• The creation of our Intra league programme for Years 3 & 4. Competing for an annual trophy to help encompass everything that comes with being part of a team environment.
• To celebrate sport with a separate sports assembly at the end of the year, keeping traditions in values of the school