P.E. Curriculum 

The Physical Education (P.E.) curriculum at The Duston School intends to develop fit, healthy and well-balanced individuals. Our children will understand the importance of daily exercise, and a healthy lifestyle and the affect that this can have on our physical and mental health. During their time in the Primary Phase, children will be given a wide range of sporting and fitness opportunities in which to partake at any level of experience or ability.  

Children have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of competitive sports (provided by coaches and class teachers alike), such as netball, hockey, basketball, football, tag-rugby and cricket; as well as developing flexibility and co-ordination through gymnastics and dance. We also invite specialists into school to enthuse out children about different sports. We have welcomed Northampton Saints and Northampton Cricket Club. The Sport of the Month (PPT) is explained and discussed within the classroom. Each month there is a different sport for the children to learn about. These sports often link to a high-profile competitions such as the football world cup or the Olympics but sometimes incorporate more obscure sports which the children may be encountering for the first time.   

Every summer, we invite the whole Primary Phase community to our Sports Day. We believe that competition is healthy and so our Sports Day consists of a range of races including: egg and spoon, relays and running races. Our values of Care, Challenge and Succeed are evident as the children try their hardest and cheer each other on.