Sport
At Crosfields, pupils from Year 3 to Year 6 enjoy a dynamic and inclusive sports programme designed to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy competition. From Year 3, pupils begin participating in weekly fixtures against other schools across a range of sports including Football, Hockey, Rugby, Netball, and Cricket. Swimming competitions are also introduced from Year 3 onwards.
In Years 3 and 4, pupils play co-educational sport during Games lessons and fixtures, supporting our belief in collaboration and mutual respect at this developmental stage. From Year 5, Games lessons are taught in single-sex groups, while our co-educational ethos continues during the Cricket season.
All PE, Games, and Swimming lessons are delivered by specialist teachers throughout the school, ensuring high-quality coaching and support for every child.
Our approach is inclusive: every pupil is encouraged to take part, and selection for competitive teams is based on merit, considering progress, effort, and performance. We warmly welcome parents to attend and support both home and away matches.
During these formative years, our curriculum ensures pupils receive a well-rounded physical education. Each week includes a one-hour PE lesson, a swimming session, and extended games lessons leading up to a match afternoon against other schools. From Year 5, the games lessons increase to two 60-minute sessions per week, enhancing skill development and match preparation. This structured approach allows for comprehensive engagement with sports, fostering not only physical development but also camaraderie and a sense of achievement among pupils.
In addition to our core sports offerings, pupils have limited yet valuable opportunities to engage in cross-country, basketball, badminton, tennis, and athletics, expanding their experience and skills in a broader range of sports. This diverse sports programme is designed to encourage active participation, promote healthy lifestyles, and kindle a positive competitive spirit amongst our pupils, laying the foundations for lifelong fitness and teamwork values.
