At English Martyrs we follow the National Curriculum for PE.
The national curriculum for physical education aims to ensure that all pupils:
develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
are physically active for sustained periods of time
engage in competitive sports and activities
lead healthy, active lives.
Attainment targets
By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.
Sport at English Martyrs
“Exercise and recreation are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary, because health is worth more than learning.” Thomas Jefferson
“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.” John F. Kennedy
At English Martyrs we believe that PE, sport, physical activity, mental health and well-being are all unique contributors to a long , healthy lifestyle.
Across key stage one and two we offer competitive and non-competitive situations to cater for all preferences and strengths where children engage in house family competitions and inter-school competitions, where achievement is recognised and celebrated as a whole school. We are very proud to be the first school in Rutland to have been awarded a Platinum School Games Mark as well as being overall winners in the school sports competition 4 years running. We are committed to developing our children to be the best they can be in competitive school sport.
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To check how English Martyrs are doing on the Primary Schools Results table, please see the Active Rutland website here.
School Games Platinum Award
For the academic year 2018/2019 we were lucky enough to Qualify for Platinum status for the School Games Mark. Due to the standard of this achievement we will continue to carry platinum status for 2019/2020 and 2020/2021!
We are the first school in Rutland to achieve this so we are very proud!
The School Games Mark is a Government led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.
With a total of young people competing in local inter-school competitions this year, we are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible.
As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year.
A special thanks to everyone who has helped us achieve this!
