Parent Handbook Stafford Grammar School

Parent Handbook
They will be taken through these rules by the Examinations Officer and Form Tutor.
Public Examinations
Parents are reminded that the entry fees for public examinations are billed separately to the
normal school fees. A level entry costs depend on the nature of the assessment in both
Lower and Upper Sixth.
Physical Education
Physical Education makes an important contribution to the education and physical
development of all pupils. It provides the opportunity for pupils to acquire competence in a
wide range of physical skills and to experience the challenges of working individually, cooperatively
and competitively with others.
In order that all children should achieve success and develop their full potential, we provide
a broad, balanced physical education curriculum in line with the recommendations of the
national curriculum. The curriculum provides a variety of activities which take place in
different physical environments where children can work individually, in small groups or
team situations. Physical education is seen as a vehicle for personal development through
the enjoyment and success of all pupils.
Throughout their time at school, all pupils will participate in a number of team games
(football, rugby, basketball, hockey, netball, volleyball, cricket, rounders, softball), individual
games (badminton, tennis, table-tennis) gymnastics, trampolining, athletics, ball skills,
health-related fitness and outdoor pursuits. A number of these activities are mixed sex
activities in order to promote social development. Participation in the above activities
should ensure a balanced programme for every child and contribute towards the systematic
and balanced development of all pupils.
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