Physical Education

Intent

At St Augustine’s, our goal is to spark a lifelong love of sport and physical activity in every child. We want all pupils to leave Key Stage 2 as confident, active individuals who enjoy being physically active. Through a wide range of sports and activities, like invasion games, gymnastics, and dance, children will build strong fundamental skills that help them succeed in any physical pursuit. They'll also learn the value of healthy competition, whether that's striving to beat their own personal best or competing with others. Alongside physical skills, we focus on teaching the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle, essential swimming and water safety skills, and life skills like teamwork, resilience, and independence.

Our Curriculum 

PE Curriculum Map 

Sporting Options 

We also enter a number of Hammersmith & Fulham sports competitions to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to develop a range of skills involved in team games. We offer an inclusive sporting option and ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to represent the school in at least one competition before they leave in Year 6. 

These competitions include:

• Mayor’s Cup Football Tournament (Boys & Girls)
• Queen’s Club Squash Tournament
• Dodgeball
• Panathlon 
• Sports Hall Athletics

🏅 What Makes a Good Sportsperson?

Being great at PE or sports isn't just about running fast or scoring goals—it’s also about how you act and how you treat others. Here are the awesome qualities of a good sportsperson:

1. Tries Their Best

• Good athletes always give it their all, whether they win or lose. They don’t give up easily and keep working hard.

 2. Has a Positive Attitude

• They stay cheerful, even if things don’t go their way. They cheer for others and bring good energy to the team.

3. Listens and Learns

• They listen to their teacher or coach, follow instructions, and try to get better each time they play.

 4. Works Well with Others

• Great players are great teammates! They share, pass, take turns, and support their friends.

5. Shows Good Sportsmanship

• They play fair, follow the rules, and shake hands—even after a tough game. They know it’s about fun, not just winning.

6. Pays Attention

• They watch carefully, stay focused during games, and know what’s happening on the field or court.

7. Takes Care of Their Body

• They warm up, cool down, and stay active. They also eat healthy foods and get enough rest to stay strong and healthy.

 8. Practices Regularly

• Good athletes don’t become great overnight. They keep practicing, even when it’s hard, and slowly improve.

9. Kind and Respectful

• They respect their teammates, opponents, coaches, and referees. They treat everyone kindly—no teasing or being mean.

10. Confident but Humble

• They believe in themselves but don’t brag. If they win, they celebrate kindly. If they lose, they learn and keep going.

Sporting Role Models

Amanda Anisinova

In June 2025, Amanda Anisinova visited our school through our partnership with the Queen’s Club Foundation. She answered questions and helped to coach a cardio tennis session for our girls in Years 4, 5 and 6. 

Amanda Anisimova is a shining example of resilience, determination, and passion. She burst onto the professional scene at just 16, stunning the tennis world by beating top players like Petra Kvitová and Simona Halep and becoming the youngest American to reach the French Open semi-finals in over two decades. She courageously stepped away from the sport to take a break, pursue college, and create art for charity; proving that mental well-being is as important as physical fitness. Returning stronger than ever, she clinched her first WTA 1000 title in Doha in 2025 and climbed to a career-high world No. 13, showing she can rise again, no matter the setback. Amanda’s inspirational story reminds us that true greatness comes from embracing vulnerability, learning from challenges, and never giving up on your dreams.

Dimitri Coutya

Dimitri Coutya visited our school in autumn 2024 and gave a short assembly in which he talked about his struggles, his passion for sport and his achievements.

He discovered wheelchair fencing at school and quickly rose through the ranks, going from novice to world champion in both foil and épée by 2017. At just 26, he doubled down at Paris 2024, winning individual golds in foil and épée – and even picked up team medals too. Carrying a ton of drive and gratitude for his coaches, teammates, and early rehab Coutya embodies resilience and humility. His story? A powerful reminder that with passion, grit, and community support, you can rise above anything.

Victoria Ohurugu 

Victoria Ohuruhu visited our school in autumn 2024. She ran a cardio fitness session with the children before presenting an assembly and answering questions. 

Victoria Ohuruogu’s achievements are seriously impressive, and her resilience is what truly stands out. She's a multiple British champion who won silver in the individual 400m at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and helped Team GB claim relay bronze at both the 2022 World Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics After missing out on both Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, she came back stronger than ever by setting personal bests like the 50.48s she ran in Chorzów, 2023. She stepped out in the Olympic arena in Paris, where she added a relay bronze to her medal haul.

Yawar Islam

Yawar coaches squash to our Year 5 pupils at the Queen’s Club on Monday afternoons which are given to the school free of charge through the support of the Queen’s Club Foundation. He makes the sessions fun and inclusive and also runs a school squash competition in the spring term. 

Yawar is an inspiring figure in London’s squash community. As Head Squash Pro at The Queen’s Club, he leads award-winning outreach sessions, helping introduce the sport to schools including those for special educational needs through a program recognised as Club of the Year by England Squash. He has engaged many of our children in the sport and helped to develop a love of racket sports.