Physical Education

School Games Mark

The Gold School Games Mark for 2024 – 2025 was recently awarded to the school for the third consecutive year. Congratulations to Miss Gibbon our P.E. lead and all involved with any aspect of physical activity, P.E. and school sports within the school community.

PE Days and Kit

To prevent clothing mix ups or uniform being handled by others or mislaid we are asking that on the day of their P.E. lesson the children wear an outdoor P.E. kit all day – they will therefore not need their uniform on that day. The outdoor P.E. kit is to be a yellow P.E. t-shirt, not football shirts, and shorts over which the children wear a long sleeved top and jogging/tracksuit bottoms or similar. For Year 1 to Year 6, the children may wear their yellow Caritas Christi In Urbe Olympic Games t-shirts. Children are to wear trainers or pumps on their relevant day.

Autumn 1/2

Year 3 and Year 5 P.E. will be Mondays, for Year 1 and Year 2 P.E. will be Fridays. Year 4 and Year 6 will need to bring appropriate kit with them for Swimming on Fridays. Classes that are swimming will wear uniform to school with their swimming kit to change into at the swimming baths. When they do start their P.E. lessons in a few weeks, the Reception class lesson P.E. lesson will be on Wednesdays.

Spring 1/2

Year 4 and Year 6 P.E. will be Mondays, Reception will be Wednesdays, Year 1 and Year 2 P.E. will be Fridays. Year 3 and Year 5 will need to bring appropriate kit with them for Swimming on Fridays. Classes that are swimming will wear uniform to school with their swimming kit to change into at the swimming baths. When they do start their P.E. lessons in a few weeks, the Reception class lesson P.E. lesson will be on Wednesdays.

After School Clubs Autumn Term

Monday - Fitness session  Year 3 and Year 4 led by  Life Transforming Fitness

Wednesday - Zumba Junior classes led by Miss Gibbon

Thursday - Multi-Skills Year 1 and Year 2 led by Diamond Academy

Friday - Football Year 5 and 6 led by Diamond Academy 

After School Clubs Spring Term

Monday - Fitness session  Year 5 and Year 6 led by  Life Transforming Fitness

Wednesday - Zumba Junior classes led by Miss Gibbon

Thursday - Multi-Skills Year 1 and Year 2 led by Diamond Academy

Friday - Football Year 3 and Year 4 led by Diamond Academy 

Sports Crew 2025-2026

Children in Year 6 have applied to be part of the school’s ‘Sports Crew’. This group work on behalf of the school to enhance sporting and other physical provisions alongside Miss Gibbon, our P.E. lead. Congratulations to Khadijah, Shalom, Diya J, Rayan, Layla and Diya M who are the newly selected members of our Sports Crew

PE Competitions and Events 2025-2026

29.01.26 Football results
Yesterday afternoon, the Year 4 and Year 5 Girls’ six-a-side football team played in the Aston Primary Schools’ Tournament, winning 5-0, drawing 1-1 and losing 3-1. It was a wonderful team effort by Chiamaka A, Lainey, Ashay’a, Sophia, Amal, Sameera and Ariya. Thank you to Miss Gibbon and the parents for their support. This morning, it was confirmed that the team have qualified for the finals of this tournament which take place next week. Well done to all involved!

22.01.26 Football results

The Year 5 Boys’ six-a-side football team played in the Aston Primary Schools’ Autumn Tournament, winning 3-1, drawing 1-1 and losing 3-1 and 4-1. The team, Gurtej, Daivik, Jayden, Riyon, Matiwos, Theo, Veer and Antoni, gave it their all and demonstrated strong teamwork. Thank you to Miss Gibbon and the parents for their support.

08.12.25 St. Teresa of Calcutta Multi-Academy Company Basketball and Handball Tournament

On Monday, our school was well represented at the St. Teresa of Calcutta Multi-Academy Company Basketball and Handball Tournament at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Small Heath which seven of our academy schools attended. In the morning, the children had a Basketball tournament winning 1-0 and 1-0, drawing 0-0 and 0-0 and losing 1-2 and 0-1 and in the afternoon, there was a Handball tournament. The team won 1-0, 1-0 and 2-1, drew 1-1 and lost 1-3 and 1-2. The St. Teresa’s team received bronze medals for finishing third overall. Well done to Hashim, Tazkiyah, Veer, Lainey, Troy, Ashay’a, Jayden, Theo and Matiwos. Thank you to Miss Bennett for taking the children to this event.

24.11.25       Year 1 working with LTF Fitness

 As Year 5 were out of school on Monday afternoon, Year 1 were able to work with LTF Fitness who put the children through their paces! Thank you to Coaches Levi, Nashon and Tyrique for working with our Year 1 children.

20.11.25       Girls Football results

Yesterday afternoon, at the Aston Primary Schools’ Girls’ five-a-side tournament, the team played three matches, winning 5-0, drawing 1-1 and losing 4-1. Well done to Chiamaka, Ashay’a, Eva, Lainey, Shalom and A’zirah. Thank you to Miss Gibbon and the parents for their support.

18.11.25   Boccia and Kurling

On Tuesday afternoon, the Year 4 and Year 5 Boccia and Kurling Team competed at the Caritas Christi In Urbe Boccia and Kurling Festival at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Nechells. The team: Adam, Quinn, Tabitha, Ashay’a, Gianni and Amaan had a successful afternoon finishing joint first in this event. Thank you to Mrs. Murdock for taking the children to this event.

13.11.25    Football results

 Yesterday afternoon, at the Aston Primary Schools’ Boys’ five-a-side tournament, the team played four matches, losing 6-1, 2-0, 4-0 and 5-1. It was a good effort against strong opposition by Anthony, Divine, Antoni, Logan, Dominik, Zane and Hoang. Thank you to Miss Gibbon and the parents for their support.

12.11.25    Bikeability

On Wednesday, despite the weather and delays for a number of people getting into school, six of our Year 5 children, Viraj, Rowan, Daivik, Tomek, Troy and Aaliyah, took part in Bikeability Training. These children received their certificates on Wednesday afternoon. The Bikeability course teaches safe cycling practices. Well done to this group for persisting in the rain.

24.10.25     Bikeability Training

 Today, six of our Year 5 children, Sophia, Gurtej, A’zirah, Matiwos, Ashay’a and Viktor took part in Bikeability Level 1 and Level 2 Training. This course teaches safe cycling practices on the roads. Another six Year 5 children will complete this training next half term.

22.10.25    Boys’ five-a-side and Girls’ five-a-side Football

 On Wednesday afternoon, the Boys’ and Girls’ five-a-side football teams competed in the Birmingham Catholic Primary Schools’ tournament. The Boys’ team played five league matches, winning 1-0, drawing 1-1, 0-0 and 0-0 and losing 3-1 and 2-1. It was a good team effort by Gurtej, Antoni, Hoang, Divine, Dominik and Logan M. The Girls’ team played three league matches, winning 4-0, drawing 1-1 and losing 1-0. Well done to Chaimaka J, Lumaya, Eva, Shalom, Ashay’a, Lainey and A’zirah. The team finished second in their league qualifying for the bronze medal match which they won 2-0 therefore finishing third in the tournament. The team received their certificates in this morning’s Congratulations Assembly. Thank you to Mrs Murdock for managing the Girls’ team and to the parents who were able to attend and support the team.

21.10.25     Year 5 and Year 6 Girls’ seven-a-side Football

On Tuesday after school, the Year 5 and Year 6 Girls’ Football Team played in the Aston Primary Schools League at King Edward VI Girls Grammar School. The team played three matches winning 1- 0, drawing 0-0 and losing 2-0. Well done to Chiamaka J, Amelia, Eva, Shalom, Lumaya, Ashay’a, Lainey and A’zirah. Thank you to Mrs Murdock for managing the team and to those parents who helped with transport and for their support.

21.10.25  Boccia and Kurling

On Tuesday afternoon, the Year 2 and Year 3 Boccia and Kurling Team competed at the Caritas Christi In Urbe Boccia and Kurling Festival at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Nechells. The team: Anisha, Ryan, Matthew-Daniel, Shai, David B and Ayaan were a credit to the school. I was told by one of the team members that it was ‘amazing’! Thank you to Mrs. Murdock for taking the children to this event. She told me what a delight this group of children were representing our school. The team finished second of the four schools participating in this event.

30.09.25    Year 4 Indoor Hockey Festival

 On Tuesday, the Year 4 Hockey team participated in the St John Wall School Games Partnership Year 4 Hockey Festival at Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy with coaching provided by England Hockey. Chiamaka, Deborah, Tara, Adam, Harveer and Ibrahim had an active and enjoyable afternoon. Thank you to Mrs Murdock for taking the children to this event. The children were presented with a badge on Tuesday and received a participation certificate in the morning’s Congratulations Assembly.

PE Competitions and Events 2024-2025

14.07.25    Skipping Day

 On Monday morning, Miss Gibbon led our annual ‘Skipping Day’. The individual results were:

Reception: 1st – Laura, 2nd – Aryan, 3rd – Zara

Year 1: 1st – Julia, 2nd – Sanasar, 3rd - Joshua

Year 2: 1st – Mehnoor, 2nd – Devaki, 3rd – Shalaya

Year 3: 1st – Sameera, 2nd – Aarvi, 3rd – India-Rose

Year 4: 1st – Kimi, 2nd – A’zirah, 3rd – Antoni

Year 5: 1st – Kimora, 2nd – Shalom, 3rd – Divine

Year 6: 1st – Eve, 2nd – Jinuli, 3rd – Harpreet

 Staff: 1st – Miss Gibbon 2nd – Miss Bennett, 3rd – Mrs. Murdock

Thank you to Miss Gibbon for organising this event. Thank you to our Sports Crew; Lewis, Eve and Jaimar supported by Matthew, Mason and Saran and to Diego our work experience student/past pupil with us this week, for assisting.

30.06.25 and 02.07.25  Sports Days

Thank you to Miss Gibbon, supported by the Junior staff, for organising the Junior Sports Day on Monday morning. Miss Gibbon has calculated the overall results from this event.

The results are 1 st – St. John, 2nd – St. Matthew, 3rd – St. Mark, 4th – St. Luke.

Well done to all who participated. Thank you also to the Infant staff for organising the Infant classes’ Sports Day on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you to the parents and carers who were able to come to the Sports Days to provide support and thank you to the children for helping to make these events so enjoyable.

30.06.25   Birmingham Catholic Primary Schools’ Athletics

 On Monday afternoon, the school competed at the Birmingham Catholic Primary Schools’ Athletics event at Alexander Stadium. St. Teresa’s School was represented by; Hoang, A’zirah, Divine, Shalom, Eve, Nifemi, Kimora, Giovanni, Kenyah, Lewis and Zuzanna. The team had some successes with A’zirah reaching the Year 4 Girls’ Sprint final and finishing third, Hoang reaching the Year 4 Boys’ Sprint final and finishing seventh and Divine reaching the Year 5 Boys’ Sprint final finishing ninth. Thank you to Mrs Murdock and Miss Gibbon who looked after the team with me. Thank you also to the parents who attended for their support.

19.06.25    St. Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Sports Challenge

Yesterday, Eve, Rowan, Veer, Tomek, Gabriel, Nebyou and Adam represented our school at a Sports Challenge at The Rosary Catholic Primary School. The children were a credit to their families and to the school with their behaviour St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School Newsletter Friday 20th June 2025 Little Flowers Growing and Giving Glory to God and the way they supported each other. The children were presented with a medal and a certificate at the end of the event. Thank you to Miss Shirley, Miss Bennett and Mrs. Patel for taking the children to this event and getting so involved in each challenge.

17.06.25   Jo Nightingale Memorial Event

 Jo Nightingale passed away unexpectedly almost two ago. For many years, in her role as the Hamstead Hall School Games Co-ordinator, Jo led a range of sporting opportunities for schools in our locality. St. Teresa’s School had worked with Jo for nearly twenty years, and she was in school supporting us in achieving gold in the School Games Mark a couple of days before she passed away. Jo had been an elite hockey player and coach and many of her friends pledged to work to carry on the work that Jo undertook as her legacy.

The second annual Jo Nightingale Memorial event was held on Tuesday at Dorrington School with a focus on hockey. The children had coaching and a tournament. Well done to the St. Teresa’s team; Jaya, Jinuli, Kianna, Inayah, Sophia, Joseph, Thomas, Matthew, Lewis and Jaimar were given the award for ‘Self-belief’ and finished the event in joint second place. Thank you to Miss Gibbon and Mrs. Keogh for taking the children to this event.

13.06.25 St. Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company Sports Day

Last Friday, fourteen Year 6 children participated in the inaugural St. Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company Sports Day at Alexander Stadium.

Well done to Sophia, Eve, Kianna, Mayana, Anvayi, Zuzanna, Kenyah, Harpreet, Rehan, Hoger, Mason, Arjun, Zeeshaan and Aman who represented our school. Thank you to Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. Keogh and Miss Aziz for taking the children to this event.

21.05.25 Life Transforming Fitness

On Wednesday, and for the first four Wednesdays of next half term, we are hosting a new after school club aimed at children in Year 4 and Year 5. Life Transforming Fitness will be leading these sessions which will be a mixture of physical activity and health education. Children in Year 4 and Year 5 have received further information today.

20.05.25   Football results

On Tuesday afternoon, the Year 5 and Year 6 Girls’ five-a-side ‘B’ football team competed in the Aston Primary Schools’ Summer Tournament, losing 5-1, 4-1, 1-0 and 1-0. The team: Kenyah, Anvayi, Zuzanna, Jinuli and Diya J were a credit to the school. Thank you to Miss Gibbon for her support.

19.05.25 – 23.05.25   Walk to School Week

 This week has been Walk to School Week, with the theme being ‘The Great Space Walk’. The children have been challenged to walk, scoot, cycle or ‘park and stride’ to school for as many days as possible.

Each day was linked to a theme to focus upon. These themes are mental health, physical health, sustainability, road safety and community. The children have received a Great Space Walk activity booklet, a bookmark and a sticker for the mornings they have walked or made an alternative active journey.

Well done to all those who have made the effort to have active journeys to school this week. The challenge now is to continue with this lifestyle choice when we return after the half term break.

13.05.25  Football results

On Tuesday afternoon, the Year 6 Boys’ five-a-side ‘B’ football team played in the Aston Primary Schools’ Autumn Tournament, losing 2-1, 1-0 and 2-1. The team: Jaimar, Zeeshaan, Rutvik, Saran, Giovanni and Zakee gave it their all. Thank you to Mrs. Murdock, Miss Gibbon and Mr. Mattu for their support.

02.05.25  King Edward’s VI School Cricket programme

This morning, Year 5 went to King Edward VI School, Edgbaston for the first of seven Cricket coaching sessions this term which will take place on Friday mornings.

30.04.25  Dance Track

On Wednesday afternoon, Year 1 were involved in the Dance Track programme. Ballet teachers from Birmingham Royal Ballet worked with the children leading an introduction to ballet and identifying children to be invited to further ballet sessions. A number of the Year 1 class were given letters from the ballet teachers.

At St Teresa's. pupils have two hours of PE timetabled per week through which we develop the six areas of activity as set out in the National Curriculum – Dance; Games; Gymnastics; Athletics; Outdoor and Adventurous activities; Swimming. Children are given the opportunity to swim during KS2 and we aim for all pupils leaving the school to be able to swim at least 25m. .

Sports taught include football; tag rugby; netball; basket ball; kwik cricket and short tennis, as well as athletics. All pupils take part in a range of tournaments and sports festivals both within school between year groups and with other schools.