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Physical activity is a part of all classes from Class One to Twelve. In the younger classes there is a 'morning circle' every morning at the beginning of the main lesson for 30 - 40 minutes where children practice gross and fine motor skills through movement to verses and songs, and practice hopping, and skipping and other exercises. Games are played in the afternoons. Circus skills and basic gymnastics are introduced towards the end of Class Three and continue into Class Five. In Class Five, time is given to the games from the original Olympics to accompany the study of Greece. From Class Six the students are taught by Physical Education specialists.
The general philosophy of the Sports curriculum in the Waldorf School is that the children should enjoy physical activity, whilst learning a variety of skills. They learn to appreciate the benefits of improving their fitness whilst enjoying the various team games. They are encouraged to be active and the hope is that they will continue playing sport, or being active into their adult lives.
Some children go on to play sport at a more challenging level by entering the 'knockout cup' sports, where teams from our school compete with those from other schools. This level is more competitive and the students specify if they want to be involved. For the majority, who are not so proficient at sport, the emphasis is on the 'fun' aspect.
Most classes have a double lesson per week and they try a variety of sports and fitness activities. Every lesson begins with a 'warm-up' session, followed by the learning of some basic co-ordination skills and then general 'fun games' like 'Storm the Castle' etc.
Throughout their high school years, the children are able to enjoy a wide variety of activities e.g.
Physical activity is a part of all classes from Class One to Twelve. In the younger classes there is a 'morning circle' every morning at the beginning of the main lesson for 30 - 40 minutes where children practice gross and fine motor skills through movement to verses and songs, and practice hopping, and skipping and other exercises. Games are played in the afternoons. Circus skills and basic gymnastics are introduced towards the end of Class Three and continue into Class Five. In Class Five, time is given to the games from the original Olympics to accompany the study of Greece. From Class Six the students are taught by Physical Education specialists.
The general philosophy of the Sports curriculum in the Waldorf School is that the children should enjoy physical activity, whilst learning a variety of skills. They learn to appreciate the benefits of improving their fitness whilst enjoying the various team games. They are encouraged to be active and the hope is that they will continue playing sport, or being active into their adult lives.
Some children go on to play sport at a more challenging level by entering the 'knockout cup' sports, where teams from our school compete with those from other schools. This level is more competitive and the students specify if they want to be involved. For the majority, who are not so proficient at sport, the emphasis is on the 'fun' aspect.
Most classes have a double lesson per week and they try a variety of sports and fitness activities. Every lesson begins with a 'warm-up' session, followed by the learning of some basic co-ordination skills and then general 'fun games' like 'Storm the Castle' etc.
Throughout their high school years, the children are able to enjoy a wide variety of activities e.g.
| Archery | Golf | Basketball | Handball |
| Soccer | Softball | Tennis | Squash |
| Fitness | Hockey | Gymnastics | Netball |
| Dance | Rugby | Football | Rock-climbing |