PE

Being Active in the Outdoors

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Since the start of the autumn term, we have been enhancing our outdoor spaces with new equipment and developing new ways of playing together to improve social times for all our pupils.

This has included:

  • investing funds into opening up our limited playground space to promote active play;
  • purchasing a range of new equipment that promotes problem solving, critical thinking, creativity and imagination; collaboration and open-ended play;
  • increasing our lunchtime supervision so that we can make use of the playing fields areas;
  • training a group of year six children to be playleaders who will be able to lead younger children in playing a range of new games;
  • making use of our trikes and bikes for our children in early years to promote physical development;

We are also:

  • continuing to offer a range of after-school clubs to promote good health and fitness – gymnastics, football and running club;
  • engaging in local schools competitions at Dallam School.

 

Already we have had extremely positive feedback from our pupils via our School Council survey.  Some of the comments that we have had are….

‘The buggies and space hoppers are great.’  Class 2 pupil

‘Playing out is better because we have different equipment.’  Class 2 pupil

‘Lunchtimes are better because we have more space and more to do.’ Class 4 pupil

‘The new equipment is more flexible for us to use.’  Class 4 pupil

‘I like it because we get to play more football and there is more space to play.’ Class 3 pupil

‘I enjoy playing with my friends.’ Class 3 pupil

‘I like playing on the skateboards’ Class 1 pupil.

 

Of course we have more to do and our pupils also shared their ideas on ‘Even better if……’

  1. We find a way of sharing the equipment
  2. We get to play with our Reception buddies
  3. We could have a small slide
  4. Playleaders are in charge of the equipment
  5. We do different things on different days
  6. Have signs up about playing with the equipment
  7. We have more space hoppers.

Please keep an eye on our blog and newsletters for more news on further developments to promote health, fitness and enjoyable outdoor physical activity.

Basketball at Dallam

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Class 4 showed determination, stamina and skill this morning at the Dallam Basketball Primary Schools Competition; and they were all incredible ambassadors for Levens School.

Our class were divided into 5 teams, each with a captain who led their teams in several different matches across four indoor courts.  The practice during some PE sessions in the first few weeks of term was really very valuable and during the morning each team were very focused on developing tactics, improving with every game, supporting one another and doing their absolute best! Each game was thrilling to watch!

 

Well done everyone!  Levens is extremely proud of your effort, your ambition and your sporting conduct!

 

Class Three enjoying the sun at Brathay

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On Friday 5th June the sun was shining as Class Three went on their outdoor adventure day to Brathay. We all had a fantastic time canoeing, pole climbing and orienteering. Some of us even braved the water for a dip! The children displayed fantastic team work, helping and encourage each other and celebrating everyone’s achievements. All the children pushed themselves to improve and participated in every activity. Great job Class Three!

 

Brathay 2026

 in Class One / Class Two / PE / Sport / Whole School by

Class One and Two had a fabulous time at Brathay this week! The children took part in a range of exciting activities, including canoeing, climbing walls and poles, woodland adventures, and bushcraft. They showed great determination, teamwork, and resilience as they tackled new challenges. Despite the wet weather, everyone had lots of fun and made many wonderful memories.

Dallam Rounders

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The sun was shining when Class 3 visited Tristrams for the school rounders event. All the children had a fantastic afternoon playing in two teams, encouraging and supporting each other. We came away with a 2nd and 3rd in our groups. Thank you very much to Dallam School for organising and hosting.

 

Class 2 Woodland Trip Spring.

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Class 2 had a fantastic adventure in the woods, where creativity was in full swing! The children were challenged to transform an ordinary stick into something completely different using their imaginations. From magical wands to brave swords and even very large sea creatures, the ideas were endless. We then added extra accessories to bring our creations to life before sharing them with each other. Can you guess what our sticks turned into?

 

Brewery Dance Platform

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A huge well done to all of our Y2/3/4 pupils who performed their dance ‘The Epic Adventure’ on stage at the Brewery Arts annual dance platform event on Tuesday. The children have been working so hard on their performance and have been participating in Miss Heaton’s weekly dance club, supported by Ashleigh from the Brewery Arts dance team. The children thoroughly enjoyed their time on the stage and are already looking forward to taking part next year!

Dallam gymnastics

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Class Three had a fantastic morning at Dallam Sports Hall completing a gymnastics carousel. The activities included learning how to cart wheel and do handstands. The children had a fantastic morning. Thank you very much to our helpers and to Dallam School for organising and hosting the event.

 

Village Walk

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Class 2 went on a walk around the village as part of their geography this term. We focused on looking for human and physical features,  mapping skills and using a compass!

 

Sports Day

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Wow what an amazing sports day at Levens. Luckily the weather held off and we all had a great time. Thank you to all of the parents/carers who came and supported the day!