Batting skills!
In PE, Oak class revisited their throwing, catching and bowling skills before learning how to bat effectively in cricket. The children learned about the position of their body, handling the bat and driving with their head and feet to ensure accuracy and power! Excellent skill development…
Fielding skills
In PE, Oak Class revisited their throwing and catching skills from last week’s lesson. The children showed super progress in their accuracy and were then ready to progress to learning how to bowl. By the end of the lesson, the children were accurately using a straight arm to bowl a ball in the…
Close catch, deep catch!
In PE, Oak Class began their cricketing topic by establishing the ready position! The children learned how to do a successful close catch and deep catch and considered when each would be used.
Parachute!
We displayed some fantastic teamwork playing a variety of games with the parachute. Our favourite was when we had to go underneath and swap places with a partner!
PE: Netball!
Well done to Oak and Willow! The children developed their passing and shooting skills in PE today whilst also developing their team work skills.
Rolls in Gymnastics
In Gymnastics this week, Oak and Willow class learned how to perform different rolls safely. They worked in partners to develop their execution in pointing their toes and straightening their arms. The children showed excellent teamwork and encouragement!
Ball Skills
In PE this week, Oak Class communicated to help their team make effective decisions. The children played the roles of attacker to dribble and pass the ball whilst the defenders tried to kick the ball out of play. Super ball skills today!
Sports Week!
We have loved participating in Sports Week at Mary Howard! Class three have enjoyed different activities centred around various sports this week including: tennis, badminton, basketball and cricket! Excellent koinonia and perseverance demonstrated by all, especially during our ‘world…
Bikeability!
Well done to all of the Year Five and Year Six children who completed their Level Two in Bikeability this week!
Football Week: Day One
Mary Howard’s first activity for football week focused on dribbling practice. Each team ran into the middle and dribbled a ball back to their team box. Only one team member could enter the box at a time and take one all from the centre. They had to high five their team mate who could then…
Team Building
Our PE this term is all about team building! Today we played a variety of games and worked through challenges. We had to solve problems, share ideas, listen to each other and work together!
Tag Rugby
In PE this week, Class Three used their newly acquired knowledge and skills of tag rugby to participate in their own pupil-led games. The children worked fairly, following the rules of the game and considered tactics to help them to succeed. Super koinonia was demonstrated by all!