New Bridge School
PE
Physical Education at New Bridge School is always fun, exciting and challenging. All students are offered a wide variety of activities and all of these can be accessed at levels appropriate to each individual. The PE staff strongly believes that exercise is fundamental to the wellbeing of all individuals and is proud that New Bridge School offers a minimum of two and a half hours of PE and swimming to every student, each week.
The Physical Education department aims to provide high quality Physical Education and Sport to enable all our young people, whatever their circumstances or ability, to take part in and enjoy all aspects. The curriculum offers a wide balanced programme of activities which will enable all young people toimprove and achieve in line with their potential. These activities range from dance, gymnastics and swimming to health related fitness, orienteering and other outdoor adventurous activities. It also includes all team games, including football, hockey, boccia and basketball so that everyone will experience the social aspects of working as part of a team. The establishment of self esteem and confidence is also developed through participation in PE and all achievement will be celebrated from school level through to national level so that all the young people experience success and feel valued. The department will also provide a range of sporting opportunities by offering examination and accreditation courses and creating school-club links, enabling the young people to pursue the activities that they enjoy in their own time and after they leave New Bridge
