P.E.

" . . . in Physical Education the children develop physical competence and confidence and use these to perform in a range of activities. They learn how to think in different ways to suit a wide variety of creative, competitive and challenging activities. They are taught the importance of active and healthy lifestyles and make choices about how to get involved in lifelong physical activity."
( Peter Auckland. P.E. teacher and Head of P.E. department. )

Sport

Sport in Hartismere provides all pupils and students with a wide experience of physical activities for all abilities and interests. The winter programme includes football, hockey, rugby, netball and cross-country running, whilst in the summer, tennis, cricket, athletics, rounders and softball take over. The curriculum also includes indoor work in the Sports Hall with gymnastics, badminton, basketball, volleyball and table-tennis. P.E. is offered at GCSE level.

Clubs, practices and competitions form a vital extension to the curriculum at lunchtimes and after school. There are House competitions in all activities, the highlight being Sports Day in June. The school has teams in a wide variety of sports, competing in local leagues and cup competitions. Throughout 1996/97 our teams and individuals maintained very high standards resulting in many successes in a range of activities. The recent OFSTED report stated that "inter-school sport is a strong feature at Hartismere. Matches are played in a variety of sports with individuals and teams achieving considerable success". We emphasise enjoyment and an enthusiastic and sporting approach to all sport.

Many pupils and students have represented North Suffolk in athletics, cross-country, football, netball, cricket and rounders with a number going on to achieve success at County level. In 1996/97 we have girls who will represent Norfolk and Suffolk in Hockey. After winning the Arthur Holifield shield for three years running, the school were runners-up this year in this annual athletics event in memory of a former Debenham Headmaster.

Pupils and students are encouraged to further their knowledge and expertise by joining some of the numerous local clubs which are extremely helpful in providing extra opportunities. We also have outside coaches offering their expertise in golf, hockey, badminton, football, basketball and rugby. It is hoped to give all pupils a chance to take part in squash, sailing and windsurfing.