SPORT

SPORT IN NURSERY & RECEPTION

Mr J Parker Director of Sports As an inclusive school, we aim to provide all children with the opportunity to participate at the appropriate level in both inter and intra-school sport. Enjoyment and inclusion at all levels is central to our ethos, and we are extremely proud of the pathways provided for our children to access sport at Stroud. We offer a range of performance pathways where children can learn, develop and thrive. We foster a ‘One Team, Forever Undaunted’ mind-set in all environments. Children are encouraged to do their best at all levels of competition; celebrating their achievements along the way.

All children are taught by specialist sports staff and are supported by wider school staff for fixtures, tournaments and festivals. Our departmental aim is to enhance the pupils’ exposure to a range of sports, and develop a lifelong love of sport.

Sport at Stroud aims to:

• Provide opportunities for all, regardless of ability • Develop enjoyment, creativity, teamwork, discipline, respect, independence and sportsmanship • Encourage team spirit and identity • Promote the importance of physical fitness and exercise • Develop physical, psychological, tactical and technical skills • Develop skilful, committed, competitive and intelligent performers • Introduce a wide variety of sports to build confidence, and a platform for the future • Promote links with local sports clubs to support development

FACILITIES

Wellington Sports Ground

Wellington sports ground is shared with King Edwards VI School, Southampton, and consists of 33 acres of playing fields, six tennis courts, four netball courts and a water-based astro pitch. All of this enables the school to host large tournaments, allowing pupils to play a range of schools on a regular basis. A large pavilion with eighteen changing rooms, a kitchen and catering facilities for over one hundred students is also available.

Main Field

Our main field, set at the entrance of our rural green environment with the backdrop of the main house, hosts five football pitches, seven rugby pitches, two all-weather cricket fields and outdoor cricket nets. There is also a tartan running track and sandpit, and grass running track for athletics.

Sports Hall

The school has a full-size sports hall, equipped with indoor cricket nets, a netball court, a basketball court and four badminton courts. Outside the building, we have two netball courts and two tennis courts.

Swimming Pool

Stroud School has a heated outdoor swimming pool, which is used in the Summer and Autumn Terms for all year groups. Aside from weekly swimming lessons, children also have the opportunity to sign up for Rookie Life Guard and Snorkelling clubs after school.

NURSERY AND RECEPTION SPORTS KIT

Sports Kit

Stroud PE polo Stroud fleece Black cotton sports shorts Black cotton joggers Swimwear / trunks / swimsuit White sports socks Indoor and outdoor trainers

Term Required

All All All All Summer All All

Accessories and Equipment

Stroud drawstring kit bag Stroud water bottle Flip flops / sandals Goggles (optional) All All Summer Summer

Naming Sports Kit

• Please label kit with only your child’s initial and surname • All items of clothing need to be clearly named with woven name tape, indelible marker or printed labels • Shoes, trainers and boots named with indelible ink or printed label

Sports Kit - Look Smart, Feel Smart

We believe looking smart sends a strong statement about togetherness and shared endeavour in the pursuit of excellence at all levels of competition. Sports kit should be worn with pride, encouraging children to feel pride in themselves as well as the school. Please ensure you child is always equipped with the correct kit for lessons and fixtures each week.