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At Ghyll Royd we recognise that boys need plenty of exercise. Our KS1 boys enjoy 3 hours of physical activity each week in line with the Healthy Schools Programme, while our KS2 boys enjoy 4 hours of activities. There is also the option to increase this even further through the extra curricular programme.
Our all inclusive policy enables every boy, regardless of ability or age, to take part in and enjoy elements of the National Curriculum and all have the opportunity to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle through positive experiences.
“Pupils get very good advice on how to live a healthy lifestyle and school meals are very appetizing and nutritious”. (Ofsted 2008)
The PE and sports curriculum at Ghyll Royd is taught by specialist teachers who help to develop the skills and techniques in all the different disciplines. The traditional sports of rugby, football, athletics, cross country and cricket are taught within the extensive playing fields of the school and the fantastic new sports hall. The boys also enjoy a variety of other sports activities including badminton, table tennis, basketball and circuit training, hockey, gymnastics and dance, orienteering, indoor athletics and rounders. Boys of all ages regularly enjoy friendly and competitive fixtures with both independent and state schools in the area.
“The new sports hall provides excellent opportunities for pupils to participate in a wide range of sports. The boys particularly enjoy this aspect of their education”. (Ofsted 2008)
The boys also enjoy professionally coached swimming lessons which take place at the local baths.
The PE curriculum is underpinned by inter house sporting competitions and annual events such as the Wharfedale Cup Football tournament, the Ghyll Royd Cross Country and the Ghyll Royd Rugby Sevens.
Ghyll Royd is now a member of the Schools Sports Partnership and has recently been awarded the Activemark Award. As part of the partnership the boys have access to an even greater range of activities and events and this year represented the Keighley area schools in the Bradford finals of the Kwik Cricket.
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