Department Vision
Physical Education at Queen’s Gate plays an important role in ensuring that all children understand the necessity of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. It is our aim that the girls will improve their existing level of skill, knowledge and understanding in a wide range of activities. They will learn the fundamental skills in a variety of different sports – also developing life skills such as resilience, co-operation, fair play, communication, problem solving and leadership skills. We provide opportunities for our children to experience, enjoy, compete and excel in high-quality PE and school sport.
Pupils are introduced to recreational interests and an enjoyment of exercise so that they have the knowledge to pursue similar activities into adult life. The approach that we encourage from the girls is one of commitment, hard work, self-discipline and fun. We work with them to get the balance right and aim to provide them with excellent role models. We strive for excellence in all areas of the PE curriculum and believe that every individual should have the opportunity to develop their skills to reach their full potential.
Year 7 & 8
- Two afternoons per week
- One Tuesday afternoon in Battersea Park – netball, hockey, tennis, cricket and athletics
- One Friday afternoon rotation – dance, football, gymnastics and swimming
- Rowing (option for Friday lesson)
Year 9
- Two sessions per week
- Monday morning rotation on netball, football, tennis and athletics
- Thursday afternoon rotation on volleyball, dance, cricket, and tag rugby.
Year 10
- One session per week
- Options: Netball, football, tennis, cricket, tag rugby, athletics
- GCSE option
Year 11
- One session per week
- Options: Gym/fitness, futsal/football, netball, volleyball, rowing, tennis
- GCSE option
GCSE
Exam board: Edexcel
- Anatomy & physiology, Movement analysis, physical training, health, fitness and wellbeing, sport psychology, sociocultural influences, practical performance, Personal Exercise Programme
- Pupils choose to perform in 3 sports – 1 individual, 1 team and 1 free choice
- To further enhance their skill in, knowledge of sports and the methodologies behind sport.
- Pathway to further study in sports or similar fields.
QG Super Curriculum
- All pupils can be involved in QG sport!
- Invitational squad training for Fencing, Swimming, Netball and Tennis
- Competitive fixtures/matches for squads and other core sports.
- Clubs for all abilities for all sports and additional sports such as (Karate, Kickboxing, Climbing) and
- Swimming Gala
- Sports Day
- Interhouse competitions for all sports
- Cross country
- Ski trip
- Netball trip
Pupils spend the majority of their activities off-site, allowing them to focus on essential skills while engaging in a diverse range of experiences that challenge both their physical and mental development. We are privileged to have access to some of London’s finest facilities and take full advantage of what this incredible city has to offer, particularly as a centrally located school.
