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WALT Develop balance and control

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The children invested matched and mirrored movements to create a mini sequence.

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The class produces counter balance and counter tension moves and included them in a mini sequence.

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The class worked n pairs on mats and larger apparatus to develop a sequence including: rolls, mirrored and matched actions and counter balance / tension.

They looked at refining sequences and developed better timing with actions.

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Gymnastics making shapes in the air.

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WALT Link together two or more actions or movements

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Rhythmic gymnastics.

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Year 4 were learning how to jump and land safely with balance whilst performing different kinds of jumps.

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Year 4 were starting to put together everything they have learnt by creating a sequence of actions, including different rolls, jumps and balances. We can’t wait to perform them next lesson!

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The pairs had to plan and record their routines, and watch evaluate partner groups, suggesting improvements as well as strengths.

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This week they had to work in larger groups ( 3s, 4s and 5s ), to produce sequences including rolls, counter tensions/ balances, mirroring and shadowing.

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Year 4 learnt various dances from around the world, including how to salsa!!!

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The children listened to the dance programme and music to create 3 parts of their dance - being followed by the creature; being captured by the alien; turning into a robot and being controlled.

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The class had to learn the dance in three parts, including samba steps, flag waving, party congas and shoulder shimmies! They worked well as individuals, in pairs and groups.

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Year 4 have started Judo this term with a proper Judo coach.

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Year 4 have continued their Judo PE sessions, with a big focus on resilience and respect.

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Y3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Games activities Spring term

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Y3 / 4 / 5 / 6 Games activities Spring term

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Over the Spring term the children will be rotating in their groups between 5 different sports: Netball, Hockey, Shonk, Handball and Golf.

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The children have learnt to orientate maps and were using that to play a Netball Orienteering game finding the correct cones to make a total for 6 different maps.

After they had to plan a map for another pair and see if they could get the right total.

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Our Judo continues and this week we focused on thinking about why we are at school and the importance of wanting to learn.

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The children had to find hidden markers - around the school grounds - to complete the orienteering challenge on 8 courses. Lots of fun and exercise!!

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This week had a big focus on resilience and why being challenged is a positive thing for us.

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The final lesson of this Judo block was all about competition and competing respectfully against others.

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The class had chance to compete in the mountain biking event and post a fastest lap, ready for the Stroud biking competition! Some enjoyed a chance to practise their riding skills and get more confident! A great afternoon.

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In their first lesson of summer term, Year 4 spent time developing their throwing and catching with a range of equipment. They thought carefully about how they could adapt each task they were given to make it easier or harder for themselves and their partner.

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This term, lessons have focused on a range of fielding skills as well as striking a ball in different ways. Our final lesson involved applying the skills we learnt and thinking about tactics in a team striking & fielding game.

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KS2 spent time having a go at a range of alternative activities, including foot golf, mountain biking, curling, archery and archery tag.