Physical Education
Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity all play an important part in any child’s educational journey. Verulam PE aims to provide planned progressive learning to all students through a broad range of activities and experiences.
The Purpose of PE at Verulam
The aim of Physical Education at Verulam is to encourage students to make physical activity a central part of their lives, both in and out of school. We want students to enjoy and succeed in a wide variety of physical activities, supporting them to lead happy, healthy, and active lives. This aligns closely with the whole-school vision of ensuring students leave us mentally and emotionally strong.
To achieve this, we have carefully planned a broad and inclusive curriculum that ensures all students feel valued, regardless of their physical ability or sporting background. Our diverse programme offers all students the opportunity to participate, enjoy, and thrive in PE.
Within lessons, students develop key life skills such as resilience, adaptability, teamwork, resourcefulness, and innovation—transferable attributes that support them during and beyond their school journey. A key element of our curriculum is the Call It Out initiative, which is embedded in all lessons to challenge discriminatory language and promote a culture of respect and inclusion.
Our PE curriculum focuses on four key areas:
- Developing competence in a broad range of physical activities.
- Sustaining regular physical activity over time.
- Engaging in competitive sports and activities.
- Leading a healthy, active lifestyle.
All students experience a wide range of sports, with a strong emphasis on being physically active and understanding the long-term benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Our facilities include on-site activity spaces, the games fields at Sandpit Lane, Clarence Park tennis courts and cricket nets, and Verulamium Golf Course. Plans are also underway to enhance our provision further with a new astropitch and padel courts on site.
Beyond the Classroom
Outside of lessons, students are encouraged to further develop their skills and interests through a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and competitive fixtures. We also maintain strong partnerships with local sports clubs to support clear pathways for continued participation beyond school. Our aim is to continually expand the range of opportunities available, inspiring all students to pursue and enjoy sport throughout their lives.
Kit Required for lessons
Compulsory: Trainers, PE top and shorts for PE, Rugby/Games top, Games socks, shorts and Games boots for Games
Optional Items: Shin pads, Mouth guard, Towel, Thermal, Tracksuit (Blue), Water Bottle
