PE vision

At Merton Junior School our aim and vision for physical education and sport is that every child should take part in physical exercise and activities regularly as well as becoming more confident and competent in their abilities. Our mission is to improve and increase the quality and quantity of high quality PE for pupils, to show how PE can enhance pupils’ attainment and achievement and to create pathways for them to continue to be active beyond school. We offer children with sporting opportunities to fit all needs and desires, this hopefully supports children developing a love for sport and carry this on throughout their lives. Our aim is to provide children with at least 2 hours of engaging and exciting active PE lessons per week to keep children fit and healthy.

The goal is to also create an environment in which children are active for at least 30 minutes daily by offering sporting activities during breaks and lunchtimes as well as after school clubs. This supports their understanding on having a healthy, balanced lifestyle. At Merton, we believe every child should have the same opportunities and take part, which is why we offer clubs for free for all children during their time here. These clubs offer a range of different activities from street dance to capture the flag to golf.

We also believe that children should have the opportunity to compete in a variety of competitions during school and represent Merton at local events. This supports children to develop greater confidence, team work and learning to win and lose with grace and sportsmanship, something Merton do very well.

It is also of paramount importance that we create sporting leaders during the children's time at Merton. We aim to offer lots of children the opportunity to lead sporting activities, organise games and learn to lead by example. By emphasising leadership, we hope the children learn the importance of communication, organisation, team work, resilience, perseverance and a respect for our rules. PE and Sport are a proud part of the Merton experience and we hope that this continues to grow in the future and prepare our children for life after Merton Junior School.

PE days

Mondays - Year 6 & Year 5 (for Autumn 1 only)

Tuesdays - Year 4

Thursdays - Year 3

We ask that children come dressed to school in their PE kits on the day of their PE lessons. This is so we can start PE lessons straight away. If your child has earrings and they struggle to take them out themselves it may be a good idea for them to come in without them for that day.

Sports Premium

Each school is allocated funding which the school can spend on improving the experiences and opportunities within PE and sport. The document below analyses the expenditure and outlines future plans following this academic year's grant.