Sport

Junior School Sports & PE

Our main emphasis is on offering enjoyable, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate sports and physical activities that engage our young learners. Through these experiences, pupils will develop a diverse set of movement skills, as well as gain the confidence and enthusiasm to actively participate in a wide range of sporting games and activities.

We believe that mastering basic skills is crucial, as they serve as a foundation for lifelong engagement in sports and physical activities.

All pupils have three timetabled physical education lessons each week and additional sports and physical education opportunities are offered as part of the daily clubs and activities programme.

Our Primary School sports curriculum

Nursery – Primary 3: PE, dance, gymnastics, rugby tots and swimming (from Primary 1).

Primary 4 upwards: PE, hockey, netball, tennis, rounders, rugby tots, swimming, dance, gymnastics and athletics.

From Primary 3 these include hockey, tennis, athletics, dance, gymnastics and games.

In addition, external experts coach judo and ballet from Primary 1. Fencing is also available for Primary 4 & 5.

All sport is taught on the school campus using modern facilities including the Junior School hall, sports pitches, running track, astroturf and large multi-purpose sports hall. Swimming takes place off-campus at the local Drumsheugh Swimming Baths.

Junior School Sports Programme at St George’s: Building New Skills and Confidence

"At the start of the year, when we restructured our Junior School’s sports programme here at St George’s, we had one clear goal: to give every girl the opportunity to explore, grow, and excel through sport. The impact has been transformative—not only for the girls but for the entire school community. From hockey to lacrosse, netball to gymnastics, the range of sports we offer is designed to nurture a love for physical activity and help girls discover their individual strengths..."

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