Welcome back to a new year in PE – we have reflected on the last 18 months and have decided to make a few slight tweaks to the PE programme based on the impact of COVID; the effects that this may have had on mental well-being and overall fitness levels; and our continual vision for equality, diversity and inclusion in our PE programme. Therefore, all students will be experiencing a range of fitness activities for the first hour of PE (such as circuit training, plyometric training, flexibility training) and then a range of invasion games where they will play games and learn rules. PE kit will be required, but it is not essential to have rugby boots and gum shields unless you intend to play for the school teams. It is the hope that these PE lessons will inspire and encourage students in Year 7 – 9 to want to continue playing and practising in the enrichment sessions that will be available to these students after school on Tuesday and Thursday.