The Physical Education department at Rainham Mark Grammar School is a medium-sized, successful unit. Containing six fully qualified PE teachers, the department is able to offer a full range of opportunities for students.
Facilities within the department are good and the two indoor gymnasia will be enhanced by the projected building of a new Sports Hall. Outdoor facilities are plentiful, boasting two large playing fields with space for three football pitches, artificial cricket pitch, softball, rounders and an athletics track. Our recently upgraded floodlit tennis courts also contain four netball courts. The department is well-resourced in terms of equipment and we make good use of our three trampolines.
We also utilise local facilities, especially for activities such as swimming, golf, ice skating and skiing.
All students in Years 7 and 8 receive just over two hours of timetabled Physical Education per week. Years 9 – 11 get one hour and 40 minutes per week. Those opting to study an examination course receive a good deal more time allocated on their timetable.
A full range of examination courses are available. Students can study Physical Education at both GCSE and A Level. The Community Sports Leader (Level 2) Award is also an option for Year 12 students. All GCSE and A Level students have their own text book to work from throughout the course, which complements the full range of teaching resources.
A skiing trip takes place each year and the department runs other visits to places such as the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
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