Getting children off to a positive start in sport

Our main aim in our sports lessons for kindergarten children is to introduce them to basic movements to improve their motor skills. We use a range of fun listening games using numbers and colours to introduce the students to the concept of spatial awareness. We also use a range of different stimuli such as balls, beanbags and hoops to enhance basic skills such as catching, throwing, running and jumping.  As the year progresses we begin to introduce the students to skill-based activities, in small groups, with the aim of developing team-work and communication.
John Colet School is part of the local PISA Competition, which runs in Term 1-3 and allows children from Year 3 to 6 a chance to participate in competitive sport. We believe Year 3 is a great age for them to be introduced to competitive sport as it allows us to develop vital concepts such as team-work, resilience,

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