Within
lessons the children are taught
Swimming (from year 3 upwards)
Gymnastics
Ball, Team games (Football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, rounders, tennis)
Athletics (including cross-country)
Outdoor education and Dance
The above lessons are taught to all children and boys and girls, and
some 'taster' sessions which encourage the children to pursue the activity later at our
Painsley High School or at clubs within the town .
We have school teams and compete with our neighbouring schools
within an organised league over a wide area at swimming, football, cross-country,
rounders, athletics, netball and cricket. The team practices are held at lunch time and
after school, as are all the fixtures. Some fixtures are arranged for Saturday mornings.
At St. Giles' we arefortunate to have excellent, committed teachers
who coach the children to a high standard, giving up hours of their time to encourage the
children.
Considering the size of our school the level of performance is
excellent and our record of success in all sports within the area is exceptional. More
important, however, is the policy of encouraging all children to participate and enjoy
representing our school in the outdoor.
We use the shared facilities at our neighbouring school, whilst we
take advantage of the local South Moorland Leisure Centre, and our Painsley High School
indoor and outdoor facilities. At school we have a small but intensively used
multi-purpose hall, small grassed area and playgrounds.
Great emphasis has been placed on building links within the town for
keen participators to continue the coaching at a higher level at local clubs when they
leave St. Giles'.
All of the school teams have kit sponsored by local businesses which
not only relieves pressure on our school budget but also strengthens the community links
within the town, at the same time keeping a smart, well-turned out appearance which is a
credit to the school.