PE & Sport

Welcome to the Physical Education (PE) page for Waverley Junior Academy.

PE is a highly valued and integral part at the heart of our curriculum at Waverley JA, with our own PE specialist - Mr Coleman - delivering a broad and balanced curriculum to all pupils across school.

Our Intent
During their time at Waverley Junior Academy, every pupil will have the opportunity to represent the academy for our sports teams, attend a range of sporting after-school clubs around a variety of interests, learn key life skills (such as bikeability cycling and swimming proficiency) and represent their house team in our annual sports day. Our first ever sports day was hosted at the English Institute of Sport in April 2024, which was a real highlight for everyone connected to Waverley. This plethora of opportunities on offer promote inclusivity and will inspire every pupil in the hope that they will develop a love for physical activity and sport for life.

Inspiring pupils through PE & School Sport

We have four house teams that are named after local sporting figures and provide inspiration for our pupils, encourage them to strive for excellence and empower achievement. These are:

- Jessica Ennis-Hill (Former Team GB Olympic Gold Medalist)

- Harry Maguire (Manchester United & England defender)

- Johnny Nelson (Former Cruiserweight Boxing World Champion)

- Louie Hinchliffe (Team GB Olympic sprinter)

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Here is Harry Maguire with an inspirational message to our pupils prior to sports day, as well as Louie Hinchliffe pictured with Mr Coleman after delivering an assembly and racing some of our pupils on the playground!

PE Kit

Pupils from FS2 up to Y6 are expected to bring full PE kit for their PE lessons, including trainers. Please see below the PE days for each class across the academy.

Our pupils have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and develop their self-confidence. Our sports councillors have now been appointed and voted in by their peers for 2024-2025. Please click here to meet them and find out more about their role.

P.E Lessons @ Waverley Junior Academy

Waverley Junior Academy - After School Provision

At Waverley Junior Academy we offer two multisport after-school clubs and a variety of multisport lunchtime clubs throughout the week that are run by our dedicated sports leaders. The clubs support our pupils to participate in, enjoy and progress in different sports. We also take part in Rotherham School Games competitions, ACET competitions, competitions that we run ourselves and individual fixtures. All of these clubs and events are organised by our PE teacher, Mr Rory Coleman.

After-school activities for the Autumn term, 2024, take place on the following days:

Monday (3:00-4:00)- Year 1/2 multisport after-school club - Mr Coleman - Autumn Term
Wednesday (3:00-4:00)- Year 5/6 multisport after-school club - Mr Sills - Autumn Term
Thursdays- Competitions and fixtures

Please see further down the page, where you will find more information about our link with Ballers Coaching Company & their sporting provision here at Waverley after school.

Competitions & Events

We are looking forward to providing many opportunities for our pupils in 2024-2025. Take a look at our sporting highlights and achievements from last academic year in 2023-2024. We enjoyed so many, including Y6 Rotherham Football CHAMPIONS, Y6 Football North of England quarter-finalists and Y4 Basketball South Yorkshire CHAMPIONS!

Achievements - 2023/2024

Waverley Junior Academy

School Sport Achievements 2023-2024

November ’23 - Y6 Utilita Football Cup – Rotherham U11 WINNERS!

November ’23 - Y6 Girls Utilita Football Cup – Rotherham U11 Quarter-finalists!

November ’23 - U11 Hotshots Rotherham Basketball – WINNERS!

November ’23 - U11 Hotshots Rotherham Basketball – All WAVERLEY FINAL!

February ‘24 – Rotherham Panathlon Event – 3^rd Place!

March ’24 – Y5 Rotherham Handball Runners Up!

March ’24 – Y4 South Yorkshire Basketball CHAMPIONS!

March ’24 – Y5 Tigers Blue - ACET Dodgeball CHAMPIONS!

March ’24 – Y5 Tigers Red - ACET Dodgeball CHAMPIONS!

March ’24 – Y6 Football Tournament WINNERS!

March ’24 – Y5/6 Rotherham Sportshall Athletics WINNERS!

March ’24 – Y5/6 South Yorkshire Athletics Finalists!

March ’24 – Y5 ACET Dodgeball – Red Iguanas WINNERS!

March ’24 – Y6 Boys Regional Quarter-Finalists!

April ’24 –RUFC New York Stadium - Half time Winners v Listerdale

March ’24 – Y5 ACET Dodgeball – Iguanas Blue WINNERS!

April ’24 – WJA KS1 Sports Day Winners – Harry Maguire House

April ’24 – WJA KS2 Sports Day Winners – Jessica Ennis House

Y4 Rotherham School Games Swimming Festival

February ’24 – Rotherham Y4 Basketball CHAMPIONS!

February ’24 – ACET Matball Champions – Zebras Blue!

February ’24 – ACET Matball Champions – Zebras Red!

May ’24 – Y5 attend RUFC tournament at New York Stadium

July ’24 – Y5 footballers finish 2^nd in St Bede’s tournament & get to meet the actual Premier League trophy!

July ’24 – Y4 footballers win the St Bede’s tournament!

July ’24 – Y5-6 Girls football ACET Runners-up

June ’24 – Y5/6 Rotherham Cricket competition

If you want to find out more relating to PE, school sport or physical activity at Waverley Junior Academy, you can contact me here, and I will be happy to help: rory.coleman@waverleyjunioracademy.org

Ballers After School Provision

Waverley Junior Academy After School Club is ran by Ballers Sports Coaching. George and his team are highly experienced, FA qualified coaches who are passionate about delivering fun and engaging sessions to pass on their knowledge and skills. All members of the team are also Level 3 First Aid trained.

Parents and carers are asked to join the Heja app to receive updates about the after school provision.