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Physical Education - Boys

Boys at Polam Hall enjoy exciting and inclusive PE lessons, fixtures and house competitions in a wide range of sports.

All boys are taught by Craig Wilkinson, the first ever male PE teacher at Polam Hall. Craig completed his teacher training at Durham University, gaining a PGCE in Physical Education. Prior to that he attended Leeds University and gained a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science and Physiology. Craig has been recruited to ensure that the boys have the highest quality teaching and coaching.

Senior Rugby


An overview of the Lower School curriculum: -
Year 7 - Students are taught the basic skills in games, swimming and athletics. Gymnastic lessons involve pupils exploring the themes of weight transference, balance, stretching and curling.

Year 8 - In games, swimming and athletic lessons students are taught to refine and adapt existing skills. Gymnastic lessons involve pupils exploring the theme of twisting and turning

Year 9 - In games, swimming and athletic lessons students are taught specific techniques. Consistent control is developed. In gymnastics lessons pupils explore the theme of flight.


Senior Rugby


Sports to look forward to include Football, Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, and more.



Extra curricular sport/clubs
Boys sport activity clubs occur on a lunch time and afterschool and include the following:

Monday lunch - Junior Rugby

Monday afterschool - Karate

Tuesday lunch - U14/15/16 Rugby

Tuesday lunch - Y6-Y9 Table Tennis

Tuesday afterschool - U14/15/16 Rugby

Wednesday lunch - Trampolining

Wednesday afterschool - Orienteering

Thursday lunch - Junior Football

Thursday afterschool - Tennis & Badminton

Friday lunch - Orienteering House events

Friday afterschool - Orienteering Coaching - TBC