From September 2013 the Government has given every primary school in England funding to be used to develop the teaching and learning in physical education and sport within schools. Within the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust we aim to provide high quality sport.

At St Bartholomew’s, we believe that Physical Education (PE) is essential for children’s social, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. It is our intension for all pupils to receive high-quality PE and learning opportunities that lead children achieving their personal best. We work towards encouraging children to make healthier lifestyle choices, develop key life skills and to show excellent sportsmanship. We aim for all children to be physically active for sustained periods during the school week. We also aspire for all children to swim at least 25 metres before leaving primary school.

We use the iMoves programme to deliver PE at Bartholomew’s. During the school year the children will develop their understanding and skills in all areas of PE.

Through the teaching of PE we aim to:

• develop team work and encourage children to work and play with others in a variety of different situations
• have fun and experience success in sport
• develop children’s physical skills increasing control and coordination
• encourage good sporting attitudes
• apply basic rules
• teach children to analyse and evaluate a range of physical activities
• experience positive competition

In Year 6 we currently have 60 children.  
Of those 60 children:

37 (62%) of the children can swim the recommended 25 metres.

21 (35%) of the children can swim using at least 3 different strokes.

11 (18%) of the children have experience of performing safe self-rescue in different water-based situations. 

What an afternoon! Robins and Wrens spent time with the Power of 10s from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy learning Fundamentals. It turns out that Y9s and Y1s are a fabulous combination! All of the children had a fantastic time with thanks to Mr Smith.

Four of our house captains and vice captains who had represented the school in sporting activities over the past year, went to the RWBA Sports Award Evening. It was wonderful to meet a real England rugby player and listen to Sarah Bern's story of getting into rugby. She talked about the importance of loving all sport and being willing to take part in different sporting activities. As a school we also received an award for our participation in cluster events during the 2021/22 school year. 

Our team of year 5 and 6 swimmers took part in the cluster swimming gala again 5 other schools. They showed incredible teamwork and sportsmanship and were incredibly supportive of one another. Each swimmer raced over 25 metres with their favourite stroke. At the half way point we were in 5th place but ready to fight on. We finally finished in 3rd place each receiving a bronze medal.