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P.E and School Sport Events

At North Beckton, we provide a broad and varied range of physical activities from Nursery to Year 6; this is so that all our pupils can develop a variety of basic movement skills, an understanding of different sports and develop essential teamwork qualities. We are keen that all our pupils develop a love of exercise and an understanding of healthy lifestyles whilst with us at North Beckton so that they can take these essential life skills with them to their secondary schools and into adult life.

All pupils from Reception to Year 6 have two hours of P.E per week with additional after-school sports clubs and lunchtime activities offered. In Key Stage 1, pupils master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing agility, balance and co-ordination (ABC’s). This develops further in Key Stage 2, where pupils continue to apply and develop a broader range of skills, learn how to use them in different ways and how to link them to create actions and sequences of movement. These fundamental skills are developed through teaching gymnastics, dance, multi-skills and games.

In Key Stage 2, pupils also have the opportunity to develop their teamwork and communication skills through outdoor adventurous activities, including opportunities to stay away from home through residential visits in the Lake District and Fairplay House, Essex. During these stays, they undertake activities such as caving, orienteering, water sports and high rope courses to help develop their resilience and build their self-esteem. Year 6 pupils also receive two weeks of intensive swimming lessons in June to enable them to develop their swimming skills ahead of moving to secondary school.

All pupils at North Beckton get the opportunity to learn to ride a bike; this starts in EYFS with balance-bikes and progressing up to Key Stage Two, pupils undertake their Bikeability Level 1 and Level 2 in order to be able to cycle safely on the roads around our community.

We are part of the TTLT Sports Hub and aim to give all pupils the opportunity to represent our school in at least one sports competition or festival each year. Pupils will also have the opportunity to experience inter- and intra- school competitions as they progress through the school, including during their PE lessons and in lunchtime competitions.

We ask that our North Beckton PE Kit is worn for all PE Lessons, sports clubs and physical activities. Our PE Kit consists of a sky blue polo shirt, navy or black bottoms and trainers or plimsolls and is available to purchase online or through our school office.

After a very long term of competitions, this is how the Autumn table stands. North Beckton has currently won 1x Gold, 1x Silver and 1x Bronze medals, which places us in joint 5th position alongside Kensington in the medals table.  And as well as the medals, we have earned a respected 18 points, placing us in joint 4th position with Kensington on the points table.
Excellent start to the TTLT competitions and plenty more points/medals up for grabs after the Christmas holidays.

Go North Beckton!   

         

 

Autumn Term - 2024 

Orienteering Festival 

On Friday 4th October, a number of our Year 5 pupils were selected to represent North Beckton at the TTLT Orienteering Festival at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The group completed the orange/yellow course and, by using their team-work and resilience skills, they were able to successfully locate all the markers they needed to find. They completed this exceptionally quickly that they finished in 2nd place! Excellent work North Beckton!

Sport In Your Future Event
 

On Wednesday 9th October, our Year 5 boys attended a special Sport in Your Future event at UEL Sports Dock, where they took part in a range of activities varying from basketball and cricket to skipping and seated volleyball. As well as this, they had the exciting opportunity to meet a professional Netball player for Team GB, Ziana Butt, and watch the UEL Men's Basketball Team play their first game of the season. How exciting!

Girls Football Festival 

On Friday 11th October, 9 of our Year 5 & 6 girls took part in a Girls Football Festival at Memorial Park! In total, there were 10 schools that participated in the competition, and we competed against 4 of the other schools. Our girls used their teamwork and resilience skills to perform really well and the day was an overall success! Well done North Beckton!

Olympian Toby Harries Visits NBPS 
 

North Beckton were the proud hosts of Paris Olympian and Bronze Medallist Toby Harries, who delivered an excellent and inspiring assembly to our pupils about the importance of physical activity, eating healthily and building resilience!

Our school councillors and pupil parliament members had the delight of opening the brand new Beckton Aldi store alongside Toby Harries before he arrived back at North Beckton.

Following his awe-inspiring assembly, our Sports Leaders had the exciting opportunity to learn a range of skills and techniques that could help support their running abilities.

The pupils, as well as the staff, were truly inspired by Toby Harries' visit to our school, and we believe that North Beckton can deliver the same messages of resilience, hard-work and keeping healthy in order to pursue our dreams.

Well Schools Festival 

Friday 18th October saw the first Well Schools Festival hosted at Ranelagh Primary School. The event saw a range of speakers, from Adrian Bethune discussing "Can you Teach Happiness?" to Ed Kirwan exploring Empathy through film.

A range of stallholders were available to share their services and how they contribute to the community and its wellbeing, such as Complete PE, Sports Direct, London Marathon and TTLT Sports Hub, as well as many more...

What an exciting event and what a way to promote health and wellbeing amongst pupils and staff!

       

West Ham VS Arsenal
 

On Sunday 20th October, 32 pupils from North Beckton had the privilege of watching West Ham Women vs Arsenal Ladies at Dagenham & Redbridge Stadium.

Despite the score sheet, 2-0 to Arsenal, the pupils all had a great time watching the match, enjoying the half-time entertainment and the tasty food that was on offer. This opportunity plays a part in a project called 'Behind the Camera' which raises awareness of the range of jobs in sport that are available for women and girls (not just being a footballer).

Our pupils attended the match, learnt how to take professional photos and will be creating a match report about the game to develop their media and photography skills.

UEL Sports Dock
 

On Wednesday 13th November, our Year 4, 5 & 6 girls had the opportunity to take part in a range of sporting activities at UEL Sports Dock as part of the Girls Active programme. Alongside other schools in the trust, the girls had the chance to hear from professional England Netball player Ziana Butt.
As well as this, they took part in skipping, basketball, learnt how to play seated volleyball, were taught how to box by an ex-international boxer, Valerian Spicer and also met and heard from current professional 3x3 basketball player El.
At the end of the day, the girls were also treated with the opportunity to watch UEL's Women's Basketball Team play against Southampton University.
What an exciting day for Girls Sports! 

      

Boys Tag Rugby  

On Friday 15th November, our Year 6 boys took part in a TTLT Tag Rugby festival at Memorial Park. The boys played multiple games of Tag Rugby against other schools amongst the trust and worked really hard, despite Tag Rugby being a fairly new sport to them.

Excellent work North Beckton!

Girls Tag Rugby  

On Friday 22nd November, our Year 6 girls had the opportunity to take part in a Tag Rugby festival at Memorial Park. Despite the sport being a fairly new one to them, the girls worked incredibly hard and were rewarded with 3rd place and a bronze medal!

Excellent work North Beckton!

      

Dance Festival 

On Friday 29th November, a number of our North Beckton girls took part in a Dance Festival hosted by Curwen Primary School. The girls performed a self-choreographed dance to a Samba-style song to represent the Brazilian Carnival.

They performed their dance for a number of schools and came away in 4th place and a medal!

Excellent work, North Beckton!

    

Spring Term - 2025 

Football Competition 

On Friday 7th March, twelve of our Year 5 and 6 boys participated in an exciting football festival, competing against other TTLT schools. The team showcased great skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the tournament, securing an impressive second-place finish. Their hard work and sportsmanship were evident in every match, making the school proud. Well done to all the boys for their fantastic effort!
           

Panathlon Event 

A group of our pupils took part in an exciting Panathlon event, showcasing their skills across a range of activities and multi-skills challenges. Competing against other schools, they demonstrated great determination, teamwork, and enthusiasm throughout the competition. Their hard work paid off as they secured an impressive 6th place overall. Well done to all the children for their fantastic effort and perseverance!  

KS2 Basketball Success at UEL Sports Dock  

On Friday 10th January, our team of Year 5 and 6 boys and girls took part in an exciting 3v3 basketball competition at UEL Sports Dock, competing against schools from across the borough and the TTLT Trust. Our players demonstrated fantastic teamwork, determination, and skill throughout the tournament. We are incredibly proud of their efforts, securing an impressive 3rd and 4th place finish. Well done to all the children for their hard work and great sportsmanship!

Year 2 Shine at 3-Tees Cricket Competition 

On Friday 24th January, a mixed team of our Year 2 boys and girls represented our school at the 3-Tees Cricket competition held at Newham Leisure Centre. Competing against schools from across the borough and the TTLT Trust, our young cricketers showcased fantastic teamwork, enthusiasm, and determination. Impressively, they had only two practice sessions before the competition but still put in a brilliant performance, securing 4th and 8th place. Well done to all the children for their amazing effort and sportsmanship!

        

Yr 3 and Yr 4 Dodgeball
 

A mixed team of Year 3 and 4 boys and girls took part in an exciting dodgeball competition at Newham Leisure Centre, on the 31st January, competing against schools from across the borough and the TTLT Trust. Despite having only played together a few times before the event, our teams showed fantastic teamwork, resilience, and determination. Their hard work paid off, securing an impressive 3rd and 5th place finish. Well done to all the children for their brilliant effort and sportsmanship.  
      
 

Swimming Gala  

A small group of Year 4, 5, and 6 pupils represented our school at an exciting Swimming Gala held at East Ham Leisure Centre on the 7th February. The event featured four different races: 1x25m, 2x25m relay, 3x25m relay, and 4x25m relay. Our swimmers put in a fantastic effort, securing 3rd place in the 3x25m relay and finishing 7th overall. Well done to all the pupils for their hard work, determination, and team spirit!

Orienteering Festival 

On 21st March, 12 of our Year 4 pupils took on the challenge of an exciting Orienteering Festival at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Representing North Beckton, our Girls' Team tackled the Orange course, while our Boys' Team navigated the more challenging Red course.
Competing against schools both within and outside our trust, our pupils showcased incredible teamwork, determination, and navigation skills. The North Beckton Girls' Team secured 2nd place, earning a silver medal with a fantastic time of 40 minutes. Meanwhile, our Boys' Team put on an outstanding performance, tying for 1st place with Selwyn School, completing the Red course in 39 minutes!

Huge congratulations to all our orienteers for their amazing achievements—we are so proud of you!

 

 

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