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We were supportive, encouraging and careful when we used our hall slot to make times table circuits…

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We were supportive, encouraging and careful when we used our hall slot to make times table circuits...

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Y1ME Locomotion : Running

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Y1ME Locomotion : Running | Birkwood Primary School

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Tennis: Applying the forehand and back hand in game situations

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Tennis: Applying the forehand and back hand in game situations | Birkwood Primary School

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Attack v defence

Attacking as a team…

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We have started our health and well-being topic this week. We played some games and discussed how the exercise made us feel. We noticed our heart was beating faster and we were breathing harder but we felt better because of it! We showed great team work too.

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Y2BC Health and Well-being Lesson 1 | Birkwood Primary School

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We have started our health and well-being topic this week. We played some games and discussed how the exercise made us feel. We noticed our heart was beating faster and we were breathing harder but we felt better because of it! We showed great team work too.

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We have explored what agility means and explored ways of being more ‘agile’ when moving…

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In Pe we have been exploring what agility means and ways of being more ‘agile’ when moving.

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We are learning motifs to link into a World Cup football dance.

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Year 4 World Cup Dance | Birkwood Primary School

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We are learning motifs to link into a World Cup football dance.

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We explored ways of being more agile this week.

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we know how to use stride length to increase our impact in a race.

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We know how to use stride length to increase our impact in a race. | Birkwood Primary School

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Year 3 Jemison have been introduced to the concept of batting and fielding and worked as a team to throw and catch the ball effectively, when working as a team.

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Year 3MJ- Introduction to rounders | Birkwood Primary School

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Year 3 Jemison have been introduced to the concept of batting and fielding and worked as a team to throw and catch the ball effectively, when working as a team.

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We are learning to explore balancing in different ways.

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We are learning to explore balancing in different ways. | Birkwood Primary School

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Y2BC have extended their knowledge of champion balances by using apparatus and partners to support them. We created balances on the apparatus in different ways first and then we worked with a partner to create paired balances.

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We showed off our agile moves, tagging cones in the correct colour combinations!

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We know the importance of playing by the rules of the game and why we attack as a team.

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Year 2 FN PE: Games for Understanding | Birkwood Primary School

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We know the importance of playing by the rules of the game and why we attack as a team.

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We developed our understanding of where we need to run and why.

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Running (session 2) | Birkwood Primary School

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We developed our understanding of where we need to run and why.

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Year 3 Obama focused on the concepts batting and fielding. They worked on developing an understanding of the purpose of each team.

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Year 3 – Games – Striking and Field – Rounders | Birkwood Primary School

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Year 3 Obama focused on the concepts batting and fielding. They worked on developing an understanding of the purpose of each team.

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We have been exploring ways of being balanced and to understand why we need to be balanced when playing sport.

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We have been exploring ways of being balanced and to understand why we need to be balanced when playing sport.

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We understand why we need to be balanced when playing sport.

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Health and well-being – session 2 | Birkwood Primary School

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We understand why we need to be balanced when playing sport.

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We came in from the heat and continued our World Cup fever in the hall by completing a themed fitness circuit activity. We supported our peers by giving tips and encouragement.

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World Cup Football Circuit | Birkwood Primary School

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We came in from the heat and continued our World Cup fever in the hall by completing a themed fitness circuit activity. We supported our peers by giving tips and encouragement.

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We are learning to explore balancing in different ways.

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We are learning to explore balancing in different ways. | Birkwood Primary School

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Y2BC have extended their knowledge of champion balances by using apparatus and partners to support them. We created balances on the apparatus in different ways first and then we worked with a partner to create paired balances.

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We showed off our agile moves, tagging cones in the correct colour combinations!

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We know the importance of playing by the rules of the game and why we attack as a team.

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Year 2 FN PE: Games for Understanding | Birkwood Primary School

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We know the importance of playing by the rules of the game and why we attack as a team.

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We developed our understanding of where we need to run and why.

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Running (session 2) | Birkwood Primary School

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We developed our understanding of where we need to run and why.

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Working on sprint starts and finishing as effectively as possible.

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Working on sprint starts and finishing as effectively as possible.

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Fundamentals of fielding in a game scenario…

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Fundamentals of fielding in a game scenario…

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Batting as a pair

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Running between the wickets and scoring in the mini game.

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We decided to split our lesson this week due to the heat. This involved alternating between a short, low energy game of tennis outside and some indoor tennis themed activities.

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Anyone for Tennis? | Birkwood Primary School

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We decided to split our lesson this week due to the heat. This involved alternating between a short, low energy game of tennis outside and some indoor tennis themed activities.

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We have been developing our throwing, bouncing and rolling skills to refine our hand eye coordination…

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We have been developing our throwing, bouncing and rolling skills to refine our hand eye coordination…

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Year 3 Obama have focused on using overarm throws. They have been developing their understanding of how to throw a ball accurately, with power over distance and understand the purpose of throwing in a game.

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Year 3 – Striking and Fielding – Rounders | Birkwood Primary School

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Year 3 Obama have focused on using overarm throws. They have been developing their understanding of how to throw a ball accurately, with power over distance and understand the purpose of throwing in a game.

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We understand why we need to have good hand eye coordination when playing sport.

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Health and wellbeing (session 3) | Birkwood Primary School

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We understand why we need to have good hand eye coordination when playing sport.

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We involved every body part in sequencing dance actions for the World Cup dance in class today.

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Body, arms, legs and head | Birkwood Primary School

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We involved every body part in sequencing dance actions for the World Cup dance in class today.

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We are learning to develop our feet-eye coordination skills. We practised our kicking, dribbling, attacking and defending skills.

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Y2BC Health and Well-Being Lesson 3 | Birkwood Primary School

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We are learning to develop our feet-eye coordination skills. We practised our kicking, dribbling, attacking and defending skills.

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We know how and where to run while exploring running at different speeds.

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Running (session 3) | Birkwood Primary School

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We know how and where to run while exploring running at different speeds.

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We have been keeping control of the ball and aiming to hit the target accurately.

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We have been keeping control of the ball and aiming to hit the target accurately.

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We are learning to understand the transition from defence to attack.

We worked in teams to play a game of ‘Galaxy Stars’ where we had to work to capture the space treasure. We discussed team tactics and explored the roles of both attackers and defenders.

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We are learning to understand the transition from defence to attack.

We worked in teams to play a game of 'Galaxy Stars' where we had to work to capture the space treasure. We discussed team tactics and explored the roles of both attackers and defenders.

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We are learning to understand the transition from defence to attack. We worked in teams to play a game of 'Galaxy Stars' where we had to work to capture the space treasure. We discussed team tactics and explored the roles of both attackers and defenders.

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Introduce overarm throwing.

We know how to throw a ball accurately, with power over distance and understand it’s purpose in a game of rounders …

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Year 3MJ- Rounders | Birkwood Primary School

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Sprint and start Sprint start and finish | Birkwood Primary School

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Sprint start and finish | Birkwood Primary School

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Fielding the ball and throwing with increased accuracy  at the stumps.

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Applying the forehand and back hand : creating space to win a point.

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Applying the forehand and back hand : creating space to win a point.

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We have performed a circuit to develop our application and understanding of agility…

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Agility circuit | Birkwood Primary School

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Year 2 Goodall have today understood the importance of being agile. They performed a circuit with a partner to understand how motivation can enhance a person’s performance.

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We are learning to perform a circuit to develop our understanding and application of agility.

We completed a range of agility circuits/drills. We learnt about the importance of moving on the balls of our feet and using our arms to support movement and momentum.

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Y2BC Health and Well-being L4 | Birkwood Primary School

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We are learning to perform a circuit to develop our understanding and application of agility.

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We are learning to perform a circuit to develop our understanding and application of agility.

We completed a range of agility circuits/drills. We learnt about the importance of moving on the balls of our feet and using our arms to support movement and momentum.