PRIMARY PE AT BSAK

Physical Education is taught across the Primary School from Early Years to Year 6.

All year groups and classes receive a total of two hours of PE & Swimming a week. Swimming lessons begin in Reception and continue through to Year 6.

There are ten specialist PE teachers who deliver PE and Swimming classes across the Primary School.

The Physical Education Curriculum covers subjects such as Fundamental Movement & Sports Skills, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Football, Cricket, Rounders, Basketball, Touch Rugby, Dance and Trampolining. These are taught in half termly blocks.

The Swimming Curriculum follows closely Swim England Levels and caters for beginners and elite swimmers alike. All classes are taught in both the beginners and 25m pool. Sports Days, Swimming Galas & House Football & Netball Competitions are held across the school year offering participatory and competitive sporting opportunities for all.

BSAK competes in the ADISSA (Abu Dhabi International School Sport Association) Leagues with other schools across Abu Dhabi. BSAK enters competitions for U9 & U11 Touch Rugby, Netball, Boys & Girls Football, Basketball and Y3/4/5/6 Swimming Squad. These are competitive squads, with a selection based approach to participation. All children are given the opportunity to represent BSAK.

Vicky Bolger and Nik Rhodes Heads of Primary PE