Pupil Voice Responses, July 2023:

Qu: Sum up PE at Balderstone in one word:

Following a parental questionnaire in Autumn 2022, we received some extremely positive comments about PE and School Sport at Balderstone St Leonard's. We appreciate all your opinions and contributions.

Thank you.

• "The school has really tried to offer a variety of sports and activities to children and also tried to accommodate times so that all children have an opportunity to take part. Regular exercise is key to good health and we are very fortunate at Balderstone that exercise and being active is part of every school day. We all love daily (s)mile too! "
• "I love the extra sport activities. Very beneficial for my child and will help with her keeping active. I think the morning mile walk is a great initiative. Very impressed with what Balderstone has to offer"
• "I think we have access to a wide variety of clubs and so far, have been successful in gaining places at them..... A huge thank you to the staff that give up their time to offer clubs. As working parents we would struggle to get our children to as many clubs outside school so it is massively appreciated"
• "The PE sessions have had a positive impact on * confidence and he enjoys participating in PE sessions. "
• "Really enjoyed his after school dodgeball and Tennis"
• "Good to see such a variety of options for the children to try and to open up their options to more than the usual core sports."
• "There is good variety of provision of PE and we welcome the school's focus to take care of the children's health and well being."
• "Happy with amount of clubs etc and * LOVES jujitsu "
• "I think there's a variety of sports already on offer"
• "The daily mile club is a great way to start the day,* loves it"
• All extra clubs and variety is really well organised and my son loved taking part 
• "Since *started Year 3 she has found a new found love for sport, mainly because she has really enjoyed taking part in the sporting activities that have currently been held at school"
• "I think the provisions are good"
• "My daughter enjoys P.E lessons in school- it helps children unwind and makes them more energetic. They then go into lessons with an open mind to learn. My daughter enjoys running and doing the obstacle course during PE. "
• "I feel the school has provided opportunities for my child to access any PE provisions of her choice"
• "Both my children really enjoy PE"
• "There are many opportunities for the children at Balderstone! The girls enjoy all of the opportunities given to them. We as parents are given a voice and choice for the extra curricular activities."
• "Lunchtime clubs go down well due to the variety. Girl specific activities appreciated."
• "I think the PE is very good, the kids certainly love it and to be a part of it weather its in school time or after school."

2019 responses:

"We are really pleased with the variety of sports clubs on offer at school, and the high calibre of some of the coaches that run the clubs."

"It is nice to see the school providing so many extra sporting activities for the children, specially for such  a small school"

"I like the amount of school clubs available and range of sports that have been offered."

"The children enjoy the daily mile"

"I like how * is given the opportunity to try other sports whilst at school and she is gaining her confidence with other sports"

"*has tried a number of the sports clubs and has enjoyed them all"

"I think there are some excellent extra-curricular clubs that my children thoroughly enjoy attending"

"School currently offers a good range of after school sports."

"Excellent provision- it is fantastic getting the opportunity to try new sports"

"Absolutely brilliant. Could not ask for any more ."

"It is really good with good variety of sporting activities. My daughter has tried everything going"

"I think Balderstone offers a great selection of sports and there are plenty of opportunities to try different activities"

"The children both really enjoy PE and their sports clubs"

"There are lots of options available which is positive"

"Enthusiasm, enjoyment and pleasure with all"

"Excellent range of sports clubs/ activities available throughout the year."

"There are so many choices and opportunities at Balderstone, which is great for the children"

"Children love to take part and enjoy the different sports"

"Absolutely appreciate all the extra-curricular activities on offer"

"* (Y1) has attended 2 after school clubs, one last year and one this year. He really enjoys them. Doing a great job"

"There are always opportunities to access sports clubs each term."

"My child enjoys PE lessons and is always developing new skills"

"My son enjoys his PE lessons. I believe they are essential in their physical development."

"Varied opportunities and encouragement"

"There is a fantastic variety of sports clubs offered at Balderstone School"

"There’s been a good variety of sports clubs available"

"Excellent, great opportunity to participate in various sports"

"This is brilliant! In my opinion, its great that you’re asking for their opinion and preferences. It’s their education and would inevitably results in happier pupils when options and choices have been made available for them to decide. It’s excellent! This would also make the child feel important and focus on decision making"