St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Learn to love, love to learn
At St. Bernadette's Catholic School you will find us caring, hardworking and co-operative. We follow the ways of Jesus using our talents and gifts to make our school special. We show respect to all and welcome you.
Head Teacher: Angela Cowings
Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8QL
0121 783 7232
Physical Education Curriculum
What is our Vision for PE?
At St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, our vision for Physical Education reflects our motto: “Learn to love, love to learn.” Through a Catholic lens, PE is more than physical activity—it is a chance to grow in faith, friendship and resilience.
Following the ways of Jesus, we promote values such as respect, perseverance and compassion in every PE lesson. We encourage pupils to celebrate each other’s successes, support one another and take part with joy and fairness.
Our inclusive and progressive PE curriculum helps every child to flourish, build confidence, and understand the importance of caring for the body God has given them. Alongside lessons, we provide opportunities to attend extra-curricular clubs, represent the school in competitions and develop healthy habits that will support their well-being beyond St Bernadette’s.
We aim to develop healthy role models—children who not only enjoy being active but who inspire their families to make healthier choices. Through positive experiences of PE, we hope to play our part in reducing obesity and promoting long-term physical and mental well-being within our community.
We also want our pupils to continue their journey with sport and physical activity beyond primary school - joining local clubs, staying active through secondary school and beyond, and carrying the values they have learned at St Bernadette’s into their future lives.
Whether through sport, gymnastics, dance or teamwork, our children learn to move with purpose, live with love and grow together in the spirit of Christ.
Physical Education Curriculum
At St Bernadette’s, we offer a wide range of sports within the PE curriculum and through extra-curricular activities, catering to both boys and girls. These include:
Football, Basketball, Tag Rugby, Cricket, Athletics, Fitness, Fundamental Skills, Gymnastics, Tennis, Netball, Swimming, Rounders, Yoga, Dance, and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (OAA).
Our primary focus at St Bernadette’s is promoting a healthy lifestyle and tackling obesity. Pupils are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular clubs and competitions and receive high-quality PE teaching from specialists. Each term includes at least one unit of work with a specific focus on health and fitness. Through this, we aim to see a visible improvement in pupils’ fitness levels and overall wellbeing.
We are proud to have used Sports Premium funding to enhance our curriculum by purchasing specialist equipment and investing in staff training in key areas of the national curriculum. There is a genuine excitement around PE at our school and the skills pupils are developing in lessons are commendable.
Inclusion is a core value at St Bernadette’s, and it is reflected in our PE provision. All children are encouraged to take part and staff regularly share expertise, attend external courses, and receive INSET training to ensure our teaching remains current and inclusive.
We are active participants in various school sports associations. St Bernadette’s is a member of the Erdington and Saltley Primary Schools Football League and the East Birmingham Football Partnership and regularly takes part in inter-school competitions. Our pupils participate in events such as football, netball, hockey, SEND festivals, and basketball matches—experiences which build their confidence both on and off the field.
Additionally, we are members of the BCSSA (Birmingham Catholic Schools Sports Association), through which we engage in sports including Netball, Badminton, Football, Rounders, and Cricket. Pupils at St Bernadette’s are privileged to have many opportunities to take part in competitive sports provided by outside organisations, such as the Birmingham School Games.
Promoting Well-Being Through PE
At St Bernadette’s, we recognise that physical education plays a key role in supporting the mental and emotional well-being of our pupils. Through active participation in sport, children develop teamwork, resilience, and communication skills while building self-esteem. Regular physical activity has a proven link to improved concentration, reduced stress, and better sleep patterns - all of which contribute to overall happiness and a healthy lifestyle.
What Our Pupils Say?
"I like PE because we run really fast and play games with my friends.” – Year 1 pupil
“I love jumping and doing rolls in gymnastics with Miss Curran - it’s fun!” – Year 2 pupil
“I love dance because I learn new moves and feel really proud when I get better at something.” – Year 3 pupil
"Circus Club is so much fun at lunchtime—I can juggle now!” – Year 4 pupil
“PE is my favourite lesson because we get to try something new and exciting.” – Year 5 pupil
"Playing for the school football team makes me feel part of something special. I like working together with my friends.” – Year 6 pupil
What do our parents say about PE?
“Watching my child take part in the SEND sports events has been incredible. The confidence and joy it brings them is amazing. They feel included, celebrated and proud of what they can do. As a parent, I’m so grateful for the opportunities St Bernadette’s provides—it’s made such a difference to my child’s well-being.” – Parent of a Year 4 pupil
“Both of my children love PE at St Bernadette’s, and they always come home talking about what they’ve learned. Miss Curran’s after-school club has been brilliant—it’s helped my Year 2 child build confidence and my Year 5 really enjoys the challenge. It’s lovely to see them both so active and enthusiastic about staying healthy.” Parent of a Year 2 & 5 pupils - Mrs Curran our gymnastics specialist from Positive PE
“My Year 6 daughter absolutely loves dance club with Jade. It’s such a creative outlet for her and she’s really grown in confidence. My youngest, who’s in Year 1, looks forward to KS1 Football every week—it’s all he talks about after school! I really appreciate the variety of clubs on offer and the encouragement from staff.” Parent of a Year 1 & 6 pupils
What do our outside PE providers say?
"It’s a pleasure to support PE at St Bernadette’s, especially through delivering gymnastics lessons and leading extra-curricular clubs. One of the things I value most is helping to develop staff confidence through CPD—sharing techniques, planning ideas and working together to deliver high-quality PE across the school. I love seeing the children’s excitement during our gym and circus clubs; they’re always eager to try new skills and challenge themselves in a fun, supportive environment. One of the most rewarding parts of my week is working 1:1 with the SEND children every Wednesday morning—seeing their confidence grow and how much they enjoy their sessions is incredibly special."
"I absolutely love coming into St Bernadette’s to teach dance in PE lessons. The children are so enthusiastic and creative and it’s a joy to see them grow in confidence through dance. Leading after-school clubs in KS1 & KS2 and supporting the Year 6 production is always a highlight for me—it’s amazing to see their personalities shine. There’s a real sense of energy and encouragement here and I feel proud to be a part of it." Jade – our dance teacher from JDC Dancevibe:
Long-Term Progression in PE
At St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, our long-term progression map has been developed to reflect the National Curriculum while also embracing our identity as a Catholic school. Each page identifies the relevant curriculum strand, alongside carefully selected PE units that bring these objectives to life in an engaging and purposeful way.
Taught through a Catholic lens, our PE curriculum supports not only the development of physical skills and knowledge but also the formation of character, compassion and community - central to our Gospel values. By covering at least one unit from each strand every year, we offer a broad, balanced and progressive learning journey that nurtures confident, active and responsible pupils.
This approach strengthens our commitment to delivering a PE curriculum that supports the whole child - body, mind and spirit - in line with our mission to “Learn to love, love to learn.”
PE Curriculum Map
At St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, our PE curriculum is carefully mapped out to ensure clear progression, full National Curriculum coverage and high-quality teaching and learning. We use the GetSet4PE scheme to support our planning, providing a consistent and structured approach across all year groups. The scheme offers a wide range of units that are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with National Curriculum outcomes.
Our curriculum map ensures that all pupils experience a broad balance of physical activities, while developing key skills, knowledge and vocabulary over time. Through this structured approach, we are able to deliver lessons that build confidence, promote healthy lifestyles and reflect our Catholic values in every aspect of physical education.
Knowledge Organisers
How do we assess our children in PE?
At St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, we assess PE using the objectives provided by the GetSet4PE scheme, which supports both planning and assessment across all year groups. Teachers use this framework to make informed judgements about pupil progress in physical skills, knowledge and personal development.
All attainment data is recorded using Insight Tracking, rather than using the getset4PE platform, ensuring a consistent whole-school approach to the monitoring and reporting progress. This allows us to identify strengths, support areas for development and ensure every child is progressing through our PE curriculum.
PE Pupil Premium Funding
What is PE Pupil Premium Funding?
The government is providing additional funding per annum to improve provision of Physical Education (PE) and Sport in Primary Schools. This funding - provided jointly by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport - will be allocated to Primary School Headteachers.
This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision of PE and Sport in Schools. The grant is paid in 2 instalments. Schools will receive the initial payment in the Autumn Term and the second payment in April.
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PE Kit
All children should have a white t- shirt and black shorts to wear for P.E. which are available from the School Uniform Outfitters or any local Supermarkets.
All children should also have a pair of basic black pumps to wear when required.
Children in KS2 are permitted to wear trainers for outside activities for health and safety reasons, however they are responsible for them while they are in School, so they should not be expensive ones, as School is not liable for any loss or damage. Trainers should only be worn during P.E. Lessons so children must have normal school shoes with them too.
* If there is a problem with damaged school shoes, children will be required to wear their black pumps in and around School until they are replaced.
During cold / bad weather children should have a basic black tracksuit in School to wear.
For health and safety reasons long hair should also be tied up and no jewellery or watches should be worn.
