Sporting Aims and Achievements
The school's aim is to ensure that all pupils enjoy a rich variety of experiences in P.E. These will include gymnastics, dance, swimming and a variety of games including hockey, rugby, soccer, short tennis, cricket and netball. The school is particularly keen to develop the concepts of fair play and honest competition and to develop an understanding of the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle – this is linked to our Personal and Social Education programme. The school encourages special needs pupils to fully integrate and participate on equal terms with other children wherever possible.
The school has a fully fitted gymnasium. However, apart from a large playground, the school has limited outdoor facilities, so we make use of local facilities.
In School Year 2005/6 the following was achieved:-
• All pupils have Games once a week as well as P.E. Winter games are hockey, dragon rugby, soccer and netball. Summer games are cricket, rounders and athletics.
• The school participated in county athletics and came third, individual runners were selected to compete at inter county level.
• Many extra curricular sports activities are offered e.g. Activ Kids, Rugby andFootball.
• Games were played regularly in rugby and football.
• Y5/6 pupils received approx 10 weekly swimming sessions each. Y4 pupils had a block fortnight of swimming lessons. We continue to use Pontardawe Swimming Pool.
• A Sports Day was held at Coedgwilym Park.
Pupils are encouraged to improve their own performances and to participate in team sports. We believe competition in sport is a healthy way for children to learn commitment and ambition. It also enables children to win and lose graciously – great preparation for later life.
Sport can provide a channel for children to build their own self esteem and feelings of self worth through the confidence they can build while taking part in P.E. and sport.