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SPORTING AIMSAND PROVISIONSThe sporting aims of the school are:- to develop the ability to make informed decisions onan appropriate selection of actions, movement patterns,resources and methods of working in the exploration andformulations of movement-related tasks and situations;- to provide for the acquisition of and the ability to applyknowledge, skills and concepts appropriately andeffectively in a variety of movement-related situations;- to promote an appreciation of movement and relatedissues through observation, analysis, assessment,and evaluation;- to develop an understanding and appreciation of health,fitness, and the effects and benefits of involvement inphysical activity;- to develop a knowledge and understanding of safetyprocedures and the ability to apply safety principlesin differing and varied movement contexts;- to provide for the development of inter-personalskills and the appreciation of individual differencesand capabilities.The school has five full-time PE teachers. It is very fortunatein its facilities for sport, possessing a gym, sports hall,health and fitness room and a 25 metre swimming pool aswell as a hard area for netball and tennis and access toextensive playing fields.Practices take place every morning from 8.00 am, everylunchtime and after school. The programme of practicesindicates the commitment of the PE teachers and othermembers of staff to providing a wide range of extracurricularopportunities, and we field competitive teams atall age levels in netball, volleyball, tennis, football, rugby,cricket, basketball and athletics.CREATIVE ARTSStudents receive a very good grounding in the basictechniques, skills and knowledge required to enjoy art,music and drama. Although the national curriculum doesnot require study of these subjects at KS4, the schoolstrongly encourages all students to choose one of them fromthe options available. All three departments therefore havea high uptake for GCSE, after which a number of studentscontinue studying their chosen subject through to ‘A’ level.Examination results at both GCSE and ‘A’ level show aconsistently high level of success.In addition to their classroom programmes, each departmentoffers a wide range of extra curricular activities.Drama:Students have opportunities to visit local and Londontheatres to extend their understanding of drama and theatre.In addition, they have the opportunity to publicly performtheir examination pieces. In February 2008 the Drama andMusic Department staged a production of ‘Bugsy Malone’which was so popular that an additional performance had tobe arranged. In February 2009 they presented ‘Showtime’an original collaboration from the two departments.The Drama Club have been working on devisedperformances and performed these in the summer term.Art:The student art work around the school is much admired.The department is open at lunchtime and there is an artclub one lunchtime a week. During their ‘A’ level course,students studying art have the opportunity to attend lifeclasses and to visit art galleries and museums.Music:The school has a Senior and a Junior choir, both of whichtake part in services and concerts. There are also string,brass, guitar and several woodwind ensembles, whichmeet weekly and are run by members of our instrumentalstaff. The department also runs a senior orchestra, juniororchestra and jazz band.The school has a tradition of music-making in the widercommunity. For example, students have recently taken partin a concert at the Playathon organised by the Hornchurchand Upminster Rotary Club which took place at the Queen’sTheatre in July 2007. We have also forged musical linkswith St Edward’s Primary School by organising severaldays involving musicians from both schools. This year, theSenior Jazz Band played two concerts helping to raise moneyfor our partner schools in The Gambia and Cuba.10