Think Fr eem men s PE & Sport Parents Information & Guide 2017-18
Aim We aim to provide a highly effective department, delivering ann excellent Physical education & Games programme. Pupils have accesss to quality competitivee sport supported by a purposeful physical education programme. Pupils to be supported to reach their sporting potential from beginner to elite. The department works effectively as a team to ensure the consistent organisation and delivery of the programme. Communication If you want to discuss an issue or make contact with the PE & Games department please use the following guidelines: Injured for PE or Sport Send in your son/daughter with a notee either in their planner or in an envelope to the teacher orr coach. An email to a relevant member of staff may also be helpful, especially for long term injuries. Discuss the progress in PE/Games of your son/daughter Email sport@freemens.org stating the main details and who you wish to contact. Your email will be b forwarded to the appropriate member of staff who will get back to you within 244 hours. Request information about fixtures /events etc. Email sport@ @freemens.org stating the t main details and what information you require. Your email will be dealt with immediately or forwarded to the appropriate member of staff who will endeavor to get back to you within 24 hours. Alternatively call 01372 822419. Main contacts Boys Sport HOD of Rugby & Temporary Head of Boys Games Mr Moore Jon.Moore@freemens.orgk Football Master i/c of Cricket HoD Swimming Mr Gomez Mr Stewartt Mr Jones Frank.Gomez@freemens.org Neil.Stewart@freemens.org Haydon.Jones@freemens.orgg Girls Sport HOD of Tennis & athletics & Temporary Head of Girls Games Mrs Shaill Louise. Shaill@freemens.org HOD of Hockey Netball Miss Paul Mrs Bennett Francesca.Paul@freemens.org Alison.Bennett@freemens.org Sports Administrator Antonietta Caprano Wint sport@freemens.org 01372 822419 City of London Freemen s School 2
Fixtures / calendar We have an online calendar which is accessible on the School website which is constantly updatedd with all the events, training and fixtures. The calendarr has the ability for you to t subscribee to your son/daughters fixtures so that you can access it on your mobile phone (iphone/android plus other smart phones) as well as tablets and computers. As part of the calendar you are able to view team sheets within 72 hours of the fixture. Click on the blue icon (little body) to download or print these at your convenience. Please note return times for fixtures f are approximate and there are occasions when we are delayed. In the event of a substantial delay we will endeavour to t contact parents as soon s as possible (if it is safe to do so) via Twitter or clarion. All Junior School pupilss up to U111 MUST be signed out by their sports teacher t after a fixture. You can also use the following link on your device as a web appp http://www.schoolssports.com/school/webapp/?id=83 Twitter We are keen to publicise the success of our pupils and teams, and appreciate the power of social media in getting those messages across. We have a twitter account @freemenssport which is updated every dayy with the latest results, news, photos etc. To follow us go to google, type in twitter freemenssport and then either sign s up for an account and follow us or if you already have an account simply press the follow button. City of London Freemen s School 3
Useful documents Kit List (available at Lester Bowden) Girls (F1/Y3 U5/Y11) Boys (F1/Y3 U5/Y11) SixthForm Optional Extras Navy Blue Polo Rugby Top At present, they will Bobble Hat need the same as before, with the exception of the swimming kit. Blue Skort Rugby Shorts Winter Coat Blue PE Shorts Blue PE Shorts White House Top White House Top Sun cap Red Hockey/Rugby Red Hockey/Rugby Socks Socks Mid Layer Mid Layer Waterproof Top Waterproof/Contact Top Tracksuit bottoms Tracksuit bottoms Swimming costume Swimming jammers Swimming hat Swimming hat Holdall/Bag Baselayers Holdall/Bag Baselayers Please see the squads and activities calendar (page 5) available throughout the week in the autumn term. You will receive a copy of the Spring and Summer squads and activities sheet nearer to the time. City of London Freemen s School 4
Sports squads & Clubs programme TERM: AUTUMN 2017-2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Morning U2 L4 Swim squad (invite only)7.30 8.15am L5 U6 Swim squad (invite only) 7.30 8.15am U2 L4 Swim squad (invite only) 7.30 8.15am L5 U6 Swim squad (invite only) 7.30 8.15am Lunchtime (1.10-1.50pm) L2, L3 Rugby L3 Hockey L2 Netball Squash* Junior Tennis* (Shall) F1 Football F1 Hockey Squash* U2 Rugby U2 Netball Squash* Junior Tennis* (Shall) Badminton* (Shall) Fencing* L2 Football (TAG Rugby after ½ term) L2 Hockey F1 Hockey Running Club Squash* U2, L3 Football L3 Netball U2 Hockey Squash* Gymnastics* (Shall) Afterschool (4.15-5.30pm) U4, L5, Senior Rugby squad U5, L6, U6 1 st & 2 nd XI Hockey squad U5/L6/U6 Senior Netball squad Fencing* U3, L4 Rugby squad Senior Football squad Senior 3 rd & 4 th XI Hockey squad U4 Hockey L5 Rugby squad L5 Hockey squad Fencing* Senior Rugby squad U3, L4 Rugby squad U3 + L4 Hockey / netball squad alternate weeks U18 & U16 Indoor Hockey squad Squash* Badminton* (Shall) Key: Black mixed Red Girls only Blue Boys only *Green clubs are paid clubs Check JS Booklet for exact times Swim Squad times & sessions tbc once swimming pool is opened 5 LEARN, LEAD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.freemens.org
Frequently asked questions Here are a list of the most common questions we are asked about the PE and sport at Freemen s. If you have a question which is not on the list, please email sport@freemens.org submit your question and we will get back to you within 24 hours. What do we learn in PE? PE lessons cover a variety of activities and sports. Pupils are taught skills, how to analyse performance, to understand the role of health and fitness and to perform in a variety of sports. At Lower 5 (Yr 10) and Upper 5 (Yr 11) pupils are able to study GCSE Sports Science leading onto the A Level PE option in the Sixth Form. How many lessons each week? Each week you will have a minimum of one PE lesson (1 hour) and a double games afternoon (2 hours). Form 1 (Yr 3) and Lower 2 (Yr 4) have an extra PE lesson each week which is used for an extra games session. The timetable is reviewed each year in the summer term ready for September. How many pupils are in my class? PE classes are usually no more than 12 to 15 pupils, each one with their own teacher. Swimming lessons are even lower usually 6 to 8 in a group. Games groups vary according to the sport, however on average group sizes tend to be roughly about 12 to 15 in a group. We work hard to ensure we maintain these low pupil to staff ratios to enable us to offer more personalised learning and attention for the pupils. Will my class be set on ability or mixed? PE, swimming and games classes/sessions will be split on ability where possible to ensure all pupils are pushed at the correct pace, and supported to reach their full potential. Changes in classes will occur usually at half term or at the end of the term. Are my lessons single sex or mixed gender? PE and Swimming lessons for F1 (Yr 3) and Lower 2 (Yr 4) are mixed gender sessions taught by both male and female PE teachers. From Upper 2 (Yr 5) upwards the PE and swimming lessons are taught single sex. Games sessions are taught throughout the Junior and Senior School in single sex groups. When are the fixtures? Fixtures are played during games afternoons, after School and Saturday s. Most of the Saturday fixtures are for Key stage 3, 4 and 5, however there are still some Junior (Key stage 2) fixtures throughout the year. There is an online calendar with all the term s fixtures easily accessible on the School website. 6 LEARN, LEAD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.freemens.org
When are the squad sessions? Most squad sessions occur at lunchtimes for the Junior School (Key stage 2) and after School for the Senior School (including U3 and L4). How do we know if we are playing in a match? All fixtures have a team sheet completed by the teacher in charge. This will be posted online and on the relevant noticeboard at least 72 hours before the fixture. Pupils and parents are encouraged to check the online sports calendar to ensure they are aware of when the fixtures are due to happen. What are match teas? After fixtures pupils are provided with an appropriate match tea to celebrate their fixture with the opposition School. Parents are encouraged to come and watch, they are also provided tea/coffee and biscuits in the Main House. Which Independent Schools do we compete against? We have fixtures against many independent Schools in the Surrey area as well as Schools in neighboring counties. Schools such as Epsom College, St Johns, Caterham School, Reigate Grammar School, Kingston Grammar School, Christ s Hospital, Worth School, Cranleigh and Reeds School to name a few. We compete well with most Schools across the different sports. What are the major team games we play? In your games afternoons you will cover the following games programme. There will be a number of fixtures for each sport and for each year group. Year Group Girls Boys F1 L3 Hockey/Netball/Tennis/Rounders/ Football/Rugby/Cricket (Yr 3 6) Athletics U3 L5 Hockey/Netball/Tennis/Rounders/ Rugby/Football + Rugby 7 s/cricket (Yr 7 10) Athletics U5 U6 Hockey/Netball/Tennis Rugby/Football + Rugby 7 s /Cricket (Yr 11 13) Badminton / squash/ Fencing / aerobics / swimming / Fitness gym / basketball / volleyball / table tennis / cross country + options What other competitive sports are available? There are also a range of sports which enable pupils to represent the School. Fencing, swimming, squash, equestrian, cross country, biathlon, boys tennis, boys athletics. What kit do we need? Pupils are required to wear the correct kit for each activity. All sports kit and equipment must be clearly named on the inside and of all clothing. It is the responsibility of each individual pupil that they have the appropriate kit. All PE kit should be kept in school in the appropriate areas during 7 LEARN, LEAD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.freemens.org
the week to allow for flexibility in the delivery of the curriculum. Those who frequently forget kit however, will face sanctions. See kit list attached. Can we wear jewellery for PE & Games As a department we follow the Surrey school s policy on jewellery: Wearing jewellery, earrings, ear studs (including body piercings) during physical education lessons, other sporting activities or any other form of physical activity should not be allowed for the safety of the wearers & others. If earrings cannot be removed, the pupil should be given another related role, for example a coach or official, which avoids physical contact. As newly pierced ears can take up to six weeks before sleepers/studs can be removed, arrange piercings at the start of the school holidays. What happens to lost property? Any equipment or sports clothing left by the pupils will be sorted in the following manner. Every two weeks all items will be taken to Philp House to be organised and either re distributed or put into the second hand shop. Any sports lost property will be kept for at least two weeks in the sports hall foyer (cupboard under the stairs). What is the policy if we are injured or forget our kit? In an attempt to encourage the pupils to look after their personal possessions and to develop their organisational skills, the PE Department implements a Kit Mark Policy. Pupils are expected to have all the correct kit for every lesson. If this is not the case they will be given a kit mark, and further action may be taken. If your child is Off Games and cannot actively take part in the lesson they must have a letter from home explaining why they need to be excused from the lesson. When your child arrives at their lesson they must give the letter to the relevant member of staff. Pupils should bring appropriate PE/Games clothing and footwear to allow them to contribute to the activity (e.g. School tracksuit). Do we have to wear a mouthguard? All pupils will be required to wear a mouthguard for every hockey and rugby session. The School organise a fitting service in the autumn and summer by the dental company OPRO, where the pupils will be given an opportunity to have a professional fitted mouthguard by a qualified dentist. It is expected that pupils arrive in September with a mouthguard, usually a cheap boil and mold in the mouth type until their OPRO mouthguard is delivered. Can our parents come and watch us play sport? Parents are actively encouraged to come and watch all the fixtures, whether they are internal House matches or fixtures against other Schools. Parents are provided with tea/coffee and biscuits after the fixtures conclude; this is hosted in Main House. Is playing sport for the School compulsory? Even on Saturdays? The School policy for representing your School is that if you are selected you are expected to perform for the School. We believe representing your School, supporting your team mates is a vital part of your rounded education and therefore is given a very high profile. Whether fixtures are midweek or Saturday you will be expected to represent your School/House and always give of 8 LEARN, LEAD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.freemens.org
your best. On occasions we do understand that students may have other commitments therefore please notify the relevant member of staff as soon as possible preferably two weeks prior to the fixture. If students are ill or injured on a Saturday morning, they should contact their captain directly and email the sports member of staff responsible for their year group/team, please could they do this before 8am where possible.. Email addresses for staff can be found on the schools' website. What are House sports? All pupils throughout the School get to compete for their house (Gresham, Whittington or Hale) in a variety of sports. All the successes on the games field are awarded points which go towards House trophies at the end of the School year. All the pupils feel a sense of pride being part of and representing their House. The culmination being the annual Sports Day held in the summer term. House Sports Competitions 2017-2018 Date/time 7 th November 2 4pm 10 th November 2 4pm 4 th December 2 4pm 5 th December 2 4pm 6 th December 2 3pm 3pm 4pm 7 th December 2 3pm 3 4pm 8 th December 2.30 4pm 11 th December 2pm 4pm Competition MJ HOUSE FOOTBALL LJ HOUSE FOOTBALL UJ GIRLS HOUSE SWIMMING MJ HOUSE SWIMMING SENIOR BOYS HOUSE SWIMMING SENIOR GIRLS HOUSE SWIMMING INTER GIRLS HOUSE SWIMMING INTER BOYS HOUSE SWIMMING LJ HOUSE SWIMMING UJ BOYS HOUSE SWIMMING 9 LEARN, LEAD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.freemens.org
SPRING TERM 15 th January 2 4pm UJ HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY 16 th January 2 4pm MJ HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY Lunchtime tbc SENIOR HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY 18 th January 2 4pm INTERMEDIATE HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY 19 th January 2.30 4pm LJ HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY 5 th February 2 4pm UJ HOUSE RUGBY/HOCKEY 6 TH February 2 4pm MJ HOUSE HOCKEY/RUGBY 7 th February 1.30 4PM SENIOR HOUSE SPORTS incl HOCKEY & RUGBY 8 th February 2 4pm INTERMEDIATE HOUSE HOCKEY/RUGBY 9 th February 2.30 4pm LJ HOUSE RUGBY/HOCKEY 19 TH March 2 4pm UJ HOUSE NETBALL 20 TH March 2 4pm MJ HOUSE NETBALL 22 nd March 2 4pm INTERMEDIATE HOUSE FOOTBALL/NETBALL 23 rd March 2.30 4pm LJ HOUSE NETBALL 26 th March 2 4pm UJ HOUSE FOOTBALL Summer Term Tbc SENIOR HOUSE CRICKET / TENNIS Tbc INTERMEDIATE HOUSE CRICKET/TENNIS Tbc SENIOR HOUSE ATHLETICS 19 th June 2 4pm MJ HOUSE ATHLETICS 20 th June ALL DAY SPORTS DAY 22 nd June 2 4pm LJ HOUSE ATHLETICS 25 TH June 2 4pm UJ HOUSE CRICKET / TENNIS 26 TH June 2 4pm MJ HOUSE CRICKET / TENNIS 27 th June ALL DAY RESERVE DATE SPORTS DAY 29 th June 2.30 4pm LJ HOUSE CRICKET / TENNIS tbc LJ HOUSE ROUNDERS tbc MJ HOUSE ROUNDERS tbc UJ HOUSE ROUNDERS We wish the pupils the very best this year, and appreciate the support that all the parents give to the Sports programme. If you have any further queries please do get in touch. 10 LEARN, LEAD, MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.freemens.org
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