PE & School Sport

The PE Department is made up of 4 specialist teachers;

Mr Orford Head of PE and MiC of Football. 

Mr Sellers Head of House and MiC of Hockey. 

Mr Gregory Head of House and MiC of Cricket. 

Mr Barton MiC of Rugby.

We believe in providing quality provision for students to experience sport, from those wanting to simply enjoy the benefits of participation to those wanting to play competitively.

At LSS we understand the role that PE plays in creating well rounded individuals and encourage our students to take part in physical activity at every opportunity in order to develop characteristics such as leadership, teamwork and resilience. We do our best to offer a wide range of sports and put together an extensive fixtures list as well as traditional house competitions in which students can get involved in. It is our hope that through PE students find a love of sport that they carry forward into later life so that they may be happy and healthy.

We are fortunate to have some very good facilities with a dedicated sports hall at the main school and playing fields including an astro-turf at our Hart Field site, as well as making use of the athletics track and facilities at the Queen Diamonds Jubilee Centre.

As a traditional Grammar School we focus on Rugby and Hockey during the first two terms and Cricket, Athletics and Tennis during the summer months. Students typically benefit from 6 PE lessons over a two week timetable consisting of; 2 x single lessons, 1 x double lesson, 1 x double games lesson.

- Single PE lessons are based at school and are 45 minutes long.

- Double PE lessons are usually delivered at Hart Field and are between 60-90 minutes long.

- Double Games lessons are delivered at Hart Field in the afternoons are 90 minutes long.

In addition to those sports highlighted above, in Core PE students will have the opportunity to experience Badminton, Handball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Fitness, Cross-Country, Softball, Rounders and Dodgeball.

Our House Competitions take place during games afternoons or after school and students currently compete in; Rugby, Hockey, Football, Indoor Rowing, Hockey, Handball, Badminton, Cross-Country, Table Tennis, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Sports Quiz, Tug of War, Dodgeball, CrossFit and Swimming.

In PE we want to provide exciting opportunities so are always looking to run trips and extra-curricular activities, from sports tours to ski trips, to hosting touring sides and watching live sport, we aim to organise as much as we can fit around our teaching commitments. We also use the schools reward system to provide students with 'colours' sports ties to recognise their sporting achievements. We also aim to increase the visibility of our students achievements through our Sheriff Sports Paper partly produced by the students themselves.

We currently offer A-Level PE through the exam board OCR. This academic qualification is rigorous and well regarded, providing the students who study it with excellent subject knowledge to take with them on their journey to higher education and the work place. Students are expected to be assessed practically in one sport, complete a verbal analysis examination as well as written exams covering; Applied Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Skill Acquisition, Sports Psychology, Contemporary Issues in Sport, Sport & Society, and Biomechanics.

Typically students will be taught in small groups utilising the expertise of 3 different teachers across 6 lessons per week.

Our students go on to study courses such as Sport & Exercise Science, Sport, Physical Education & Coaching Sciences, Physiotherapy, and Sports Management Studies at some of the top academic institutions.

PE Uniform

Our kit supplier Gilbert offer a great range of high quality PE kit that can be ordered using the link to the school shop.

Outdoor/Winter Physical Education Uniform: This uniform will be used for the double physical education lesson in the autumn and spring term. The uniform will consist of the following:

Gilbert House Rugby Jersey – the reversible colour depends upon the House the student is associated with.

Navy blue rugby shorts

Navy blue socks

Rugby/football boots

Shin pads – COMPULSORY (Football & Hockey)

Mouth guard – COMPULSORY (Rugby & Hockey)

Scrum Cap – OPTIONAL (Rugby)

Indoor/Summer Physical Education Uniform:      

This uniform will be used for the single physical education lessons, and the summer double physical education lessons.

The uniforms consists of the following:

Gilbert White T-Shirt with the LSS Griffin – the colour depends upon the House the student is associated with.

White shorts

Plain white socks

Trainers – no mixed footwear or ‘barefoot’ is permitted in PE for any activity.

No student will be allowed to partake in any activity without the correct physical education uniform.  All kit must be labelled or marked with the students name.

We have a range of Gilbert training gear that is available to purchase (see the school shop website).

Illness or Injured Policy

If a student is ill or injured and feel that they need to be excused from physical education then they will need to bring in a letter from their parent or guardian.  This will have to be handed to the physical education teacher at registration of that lesson.  Students are still required to attend this lesson as this letter will excuse them from physical activity but not from the lesson.

Furthermore students will be required to bring their physical education kit and get changed. This means students are still taking part in the lesson in another role. We expect All students to get changed even if injured and take part in the lesson in another capacity (coach/leader/official). Students should attend the lesson with extra kit to keep warm and dry etc. This ensures that everyone is taking an active role in the lesson.

For long-term absenteeism, a doctor’s note will be requested.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about PE at Lawrence Sheriff School.

If you would like to discuss PE & Sport at Lawrence Sheriff School then please get in contact.

Kindest Regards,

Mr T Orford

Head of Physical Education

Lawrence Sheriff School

01788 542074

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Academic year 2024 - 2025

HALF TERM 1 - Sept-Oct

All clubs/training are 3.30pm-4.40pm.

Monday - All Years Hockey @ Hart Field (lead teacher Mrs Sellers)

Tuesday - Years 7&10 Table Tennis @ Sports Hall (lead teacher Mr Orford - ran by External Coach     Adrian Pilgrim)

Wednesday - Years 8&9 Table Tennis @ Sports Hall (lead teacher Mr Orford - ran by External Coach Adrian Pilgrim)

• All Years Rugby at Hart Field (lead teacher Mr Barton)

Thursday - Years 7&8 Basketball Club @ Sports Hall (lead teacher Mr Orford)

Friday - Years 9&10 Basketball Club @ Sports Hall (lead teacher Mr Orford)

IMPORTANT: ANY STUDENTS WANTING TO REPRESENT THE SCHOOL MUST REGULARLY ATTEND TRAINING.