P.E. and Sport

Sports Information 2019/20

Please read the information below which gives details of how our PE and Sport Premium Grant are spent and the impact they have on PE in school.

Evidencing the Impact of the Primary PE and Sport Premium 2019-20

UK Government PE and Sport website Primary school guidance criteria

Swimming Timetable 2019-20

Swimming Timetable 2019-20

After School Sports Clubs 2019-20

After School Clubs 2019-20

Y3/4 Sports Hall Athletics - February 2020

On Monday 10th February, Burford pupils attended the Y3/4 Sports Hall Athletics competition at Harvey Hadden Sports Centre. The team performed exceptionally in their heat to finish in 2nd place. They are now through to the semi-finals which will take place in March. Well done Y3/4 on a fantastic effort!

Dance Showcase - February 2020

On Wednesday 5th February, Burford joined 12 other schools to participate in the Dance Showcase event at Ellis Guildford School. The pupils from Burford performed their 'True Colours' dance which was choreographed by Miss Walters and rehearsed during after school dance club. 12 group performances took place on the night showcasing local talent and a mix of music and ideas. Congratulations on an excellent performance!

Burford's 'True Colours' Dance

Burford, Windmill and Belton Greyhounds are November and December 2019 teams of the month in 37th mini-basketball clinics

Burford Primary School (December 2019) , Belton Greyhounds and Windmill LEAD Academy (November 2019) close out decade as teams of the month in the 37th Notts Lincs Leics Mini-Basketball Clinics.

Burford Primary, coached by Ms. Zara Lund, started their season with two sparkling wins, 6-4 over Mapperley Plains and 12-10 over a highly improved St. Ann's Academy, coached by Mr. Chris Ibbett. Burford's team has been playing together since School Year 4 and had never been on the winning side until this December. Clinic Director for the 37th year, Coach Jimmy "Jumpshot" Smith said, "This could be the highlight of these young people's sporting careers, to experience their first victories as a school team after sticking together for three years.They've been great ambassadors for their school and deserve to be recognised."

November's Award is shared by the Clinics two primary school teams who have won their last 8 matches, Windmill LEAD Academy, coached by Mr. Lou Dannheimer and Belton Lane Primary Community School Grantham, coached by Mr. Jon Mason. Director Jimmy "Jumpshot" Smith stated, "These two teams work hard as a team, listen to their coaches, show enthusiasm and good sportsmanship whether playing home or away. You can say those things about all the schools taking part but every programme needs their flagship teams and they are ours."

Sports Leaders

Our Sports Leaders have received training from the School Sports Partnership and Mrs Lund. Transform Trust have also arranged for them to participate in Mini Medic 1st Aid training. Sports Leaders from Year 5 are now leading activities on the playground for Y3 and will be supporting with other school events throughout the year.