Sport | Pipers Corner School
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Pipers Lane,
Great Kingshill,
High Wycombe,
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HP15 6LP

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Positive attitudes to healthy active lifestyles

Our overarching vision and aim is to promote ‘positive attitudes to healthy active lifestyles’ and encourage lifelong participation in physical activity. To that end, we are developing our programme in order to better meet the needs of the students of today and help enhance their physical, social and emotional wellbeing.

School is often the only place where students are physically active, especially girls. As such we have a responsibility to provide students with opportunities to be physically active and lead healthy active lifestyles.

Participating in physical activity and sport provides a wealth of benefits - physical, emotional, psychological and social. It helps build character, encourages emotional growth and teaches players and spectators the value of honesty, respect, teamwork, dedication and commitment. Whatever the reason for taking part in sport, it adds value to our lives. It is that ’value’ that we aim to add to the life of each individual student here at Pipers. 

We absolutely believe that the competitive element, and camaraderie gained from experiencing the highs and lows, the struggles and successes, and the winning and losing together as a team is hugely beneficial. All students are given the opportunity to attend a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities as a result. 

As girls get older, their needs and desires change. We therefore offer the opportunity to participate in a range of extra-curricular recreational physical activities. 

Lessons from the Pre-Prep Department upwards are classified as:  

  • Single lessons | 40 minutes each 
  • Double lessons | 1 hour and 20 minutes 

Our PE Curriculum 

  • Netball 
  • Hockey
  • Cricket
  • Swimming
  • Cross Country
  • Fitness∞
  • Gymnastics
  • Athletics
  • Tennis

∞ including use of the Fitness Suite for students in Year 9 and above 

EYFS and Key Stage 1 | Pre-Prep

The curriculum in the Pre-Prep Department is based on four core areas of activity:  

  • Games 
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming
  • Athletics - with a focus on physical literacy

Dance is also taught in the Expressive Arts Department.  

All students receive two single lessons a week. One lesson is dedicated to Swimming and the other covers activities from the other three areas.  

Students are taught in mixed-ability classes for all lessons. 

Key Stage 2 | Years 3-6

The curriculum in Years 3-6 is also based around the four activity areas: 

  • Games  
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming
  • Athletics - with a focus on physical literacy

Dance is also taught in the Expressive Arts Department.  

Students receive two double lessons each week.  

Students are also taught in mixed-ability classes for all lessons. 

Key Stage 3 | Years 7-9

The curriculum for students in Years 7-9) is also based on four areas of activity:

  • Games and Alternative Sports
  • Gymnastics
  • Swimming
  • Athletics

Dance is also taught in the Expressive Arts Department. 

In Year 7, students receive two double-lessons each week.  

Students in Years 8 and 9 receive two lessons a week: one double lesson and one single lesson. 

Students are taught in mixed-ability classes for all lessons. 

Key Stage 4 | Years 10-11

The curriculum for students in Years 10 and 11 is based on five areas of activity:  

  • Games and Alternative Sports 
  • Gymnastics
  • Outdoor Adventurous Activities
  • Athletics/Fitness

Students receive one double lesson per week. Ability grouping only occurs when two groups are timetabled for PE at the same time. In addition to General PE, students can opt to take GCSE PE. Students receive two additional double lessons a week (theory and practical is split appropriately according to the stage in the course). 

Key Stage 5 | Sixth Form

The curriculum in the Sixth Form reflects the interests of the two year groups. Students are given a variety of options, and they participate in their choice for three-weeks before progressing onto another activity. The content of the lesson is based upon enjoyment, participation and development. Examples of activities they may opt for are: Badminton, Fitness Suite, Basketball, Volleyball, Rhythmic Gymnastics, HIIT and Yoga.

Take your First steps

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Pipers Lane, Great Kingshill,

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

HP15 6LP

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Chair of Governors

Mr F W Johnston BA, FCA

The Chair of Governors can be contacted via the PA to the Clerk to the Governors

Email: [email protected]

Call 01494 718255