PE & Sports Premium
At Darwen St James’, we believe that staying active is vital for every child's physical health, mental well-being, and happiness. Guided by our vision—“Nurturing ambition through a living faith”—we are passionate about ensuring that all children, without exception, get to participate, take part in sport, and build a lifelong love of being active.
An innovative, energetic PE curriculum and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities give our pupils the confidence to shine, try new challenges, and discover their unique talents.
Living Our Values Through Sport
Physical education and sport at our academy are about far more than just keeping fit—they are a powerful way we put our core values into practice every day:
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Love & Friendship: Sport brings our school family together. Through teamwork, fair play, and encouraging one another on and off the field, our children learn what it means to be a supportive teammate and a good friend.
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Courage: Stepping onto a sports pitch, trying a brand-new activity, or representing our school in a competition takes real bravery. We celebrate every pupil who steps out of their comfort zone.
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Perseverance: Mastering a new skill, improving personal bests, and building resilience when things get tough teaches our pupils to keep trying and never give up.
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Hope: We want all of our pupils to look forward with ambition. Engaging in sport helps children build confidence, raise their aspirations, and realise just how much they can achieve.
How We Use Our Sports Premium Funding
Our Primary PE and Sports Premium Grant enables us to continuously enrich our sporting offer for every child. We use this funding to:
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Partner with expert sports professionals to deliver high-quality, inspiring sessions.
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Provide opportunities for pupils of all abilities to take part in competitive inter-school sports events and festivals.
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Upskill and train our teaching staff so that every PE lesson delivered across the academy is engaging, inclusive, and exceptional.
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