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Subject Leaders: Mr Edwards and Mrs Littleford

john.edwards@panshanger.herts.sch.uk       laura.littleford@panshanger.herts.sch.uk 

 

 
 
 
We are delighted to announce that we, Panshanger Primary School, have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2024/25 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.
We look forward to applying once again in 2026 to achieve the Platinum mark!

 

At Panshanger Primary School we follow the National Curriculum Programmes of study for Physical Education, and it is our aim that in PE our pupils:

  • will develop competence to excel in a broad range of physical activities
  • are physically active for sustained periods of time
    engage in competitive sports and activities
  • lead healthy, active lives.

In Key Stage 1 children will be taught to:

  • master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities
  • participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending
  • perform dances using simple movement patterns.

These skills will be achieved through a range of sports including gymnastics / athletics / racket games etc.

In Key Stage 2 children will be taught to:

  • use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
  • play competitive games and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
  • develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
  • perform dances using a range of movement patterns
  • take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges, both individually and within a team
  • compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best.

These skills will be achieved through a range of sports e.g. basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rugby, lacrosse, rounders and tennis, athletics and gymnastics.

Swimming

All children at Panshanger make use of the school swimming pool during the summer months where they can develop and extend their water confidence and stroke skills.

During their lessons children are encouraged to recognise the physical differences in their bodies following physical activity and to become aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy fit body in later life.

 

Clubs outside of school

This section provides a comprehensive overview of local sporting opportunities available to children aged 3–11 in Welwyn Garden City and the immediate surrounding area. It is designed to support families in finding inclusive, age‑appropriate and high‑quality physical activities that promote health, confidence, teamwork and enjoyment.

⚽ Football

Welwyn Garden City Youth FC (Boys & Girls)
  • Ages: U4–U11
  • Description: FA Charter Standard club with multiple age‑group teams, including girls’ football.
  • Location: Ridgeway Academy, Herns Lane, AL7 2AF
  • Website: https://www.welwyngardencityyouthfc.com/
  • Email (general contact): via website contact form
Tetra Sports & Fitness
  • Ages: 18 months – 11 years
  • Description: Football, dodgeball, basketball and multisports; after‑school clubs and holiday camps.
  • Website: https://www.tetrasports.co.uk/
  • Email: admin@tetrasports.co.uk
BabyBallers (Welwyn Garden City)
  • Ages: 16 months – 6 years
  • Description: Play‑based football and early childhood development sessions.
  • Email: sgdr@babyballers.com
  • Phone: 07585 636258
  • Locations: Woodhall Community Centre / Ridgeway Academy

🤸 Gymnastics & Trampolining

Valdez Gymnastics Club
  • Ages: 14 months – 11+ years
  • Description: One of Hertfordshire’s largest dedicated gymnastics clubs with structured progression.
  • Address: 9 South Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1EP
  • Phone: 07535 671066
  • Email: info@valdezgymnasticsclub.com
  • Website: https://www.valdezgymnasticsclub.com/welwyn-garden-city
Gosling Sports Park – Rise Gymnastics
  • Ages: 3–11
  • Description: EYFS‑aligned preschool gymnastics through to advanced pathways.
  • Website: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/welwyn/gosling-sports-park/gymnastics
  • Location: Stanborough Road, AL8 6XE

🏊 Swimming

Gosling Sports Park Swimming Lessons
  • Ages: 3–11
  • Description: Swim England Learn to Swim Programme; beginner to advanced stages.
  • Website: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/welwyn/gosling-sports-park
Little Fishes Swim Club
  • Ages: 4 months – 12 years
  • Description: Child‑centred swimming and water confidence, including SEND provision.
  • Website: https://littlefishesswimclub.co.uk/
KS Swim School
  • Ages: All children, including 1:1 and SEN sessions
  • Website: https://ksswimschool.co.uk/

🥋 Martial Arts (Confidence & Self‑Discipline)

Bushin Mixed Martial Arts
  • Ages: From 4 years
  • Description: Inclusive MMA, BJJ and kickboxing; strong SEND expertise.
  • Location: Ridgeway Academy
  • Phone: 07771 712606
  • Website: https://www.bushinmma.co.uk/
Kimura Judo Club
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Description: Judo focused on respect, coordination and discipline.
  • Phone: 07958 402187
  • Website: https://www.kimurajudoclub.com/
GKR Karate – Welwyn Garden City
  • Ages: From 5 years
  • Location: Ridgeway Academy
  • Phone: 07793 407 834
  • Website: https://www.gkrkarate.com/locations/listing/gkr-karate-welwyn-garden-city/

🏉 Rugby

Little Ruggers (Welwyn Garden City)
  • Ages: 2–8
  • Description: Non‑contact rugby fundamentals, fun and inclusive.
  • Website: https://www.littleruggers.co.uk/

🎾 Tennis

Gosling Sports Park – Junior Tennis
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Description: Beginner to performance pathway coaching.
  • Website: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/welwyn/gosling-sports-park

💃 Dance & Movement

Lisa Connell Dance Academy
  • Ages: From 3 years
  • Styles: Ballet, modern, tap, contemporary
  • Website: https://lcda.dance

🏃 Multisport & Holiday Provision

Barracudas Activity Day Camps
  • Ages: 4.5–14
  • Description: Multi‑sport holiday camps (Welwyn area schools).
  • Website: https://www.barracudas.co.uk/
Please note
This list is shared to support families in exploring local sporting opportunities. All activities are organised independently of the school. Parents and carers should make their own enquiries and decisions about participation. Panshanger Primary School cannot accept responsibility or liability for any external activities.