PE
The Passmores Physical Education Department is a strong, enthusiastic and forward thinking team; which actively supports and contributes to the schools overall philosophy “Improving upon our best”.
The team is made up of 8 PE specialists:
Mr A Martin – Head of Department
Mr D Hawkins – 2nd in Department
Miss R Conway – Head of Lion House
Miss A Ferdinando – PE Teacher
Mr D Archer – PE Teacher
Miss N Christie – Assistant Head Teacher
Miss J Connolly – Director of Learning
Mr J Ruddick – Head of WRL
Curriculum
All Passmores students access 2 hours of high quality compulsory physical education per week. There is also the option to study GCSE PE, BTEC sport, Sports Leaders and GCSE short course in years 10 and 11.
Aims
- To maintain and stimulate pupil interest and enjoyment in physical activity, and promote exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.
- To introduce and develop the skills, principles and understanding of physical activities as outlined in the National Curriculum.
- To employ teaching methods and provide appropriate resources that allows all pupils to have equal opportunity to experience success and enjoyment.
- To help enhance pupils self esteem through the development of their physical confidence and personal qualities.
- To develop pupil’s knowledge of the rules and regulations of activities including the role of officials.
- To encourage teamwork, tolerance and co-operation
- To provide a wide range of opportunities for extra curricular sports.
Mr Martin (AMN) - Head of PE Department a.martin@passmores.essex.sch.uk
Mr Archer (DAR) - PE Teacher d.archer@passmores.essex.sch.uk
Miss Christie (NCE) - PE Teacher n.christie@passmores.essex.sch.uk
Miss Connolly (JCY) - PE Teacher j.connolly@passmores.essex.sch.uk
Miss Conway (RCY) - PE Teacher r.conway@passmores.essex.sch.uk
Miss Ferdinando (AFO) - PE Teacher a.ferdinando@passmores.essex.sch.uk
Mr Hawkins (DHS) - PE Teacher d.hawkins@passmores.essex.sch.uk
Mr Ruddick (JRK) - PE Teacher j.ruddick@passmores.essex.sch.uk
