--- title: "Blog by Tag: PE" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/tag/pe" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog by Tag: PE [![Image of Y2 Gymnastics](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5564.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-13-43-y2-gymnastics) 11 November 2026 #### [Y2 Gymnastics](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-13-43-y2-gymnastics) The children explored and practised backwards rolls, tuck jumps and balances. They also did exercises to develop their arm strength. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-13-43-y2-gymnastics) [![Image of Sports Events ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/22a67d72-cf72-4c73-988a-524acb11a41a.JPG)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-11-51-sports-events) 11 November 2026 #### [Sports Events ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-11-51-sports-events) Well done to our Year 6 girls who took part in the South Sefton Partnership's Dodgeball competition this week. Also, our Year 5 and 6 Sports Ambassadors have attended the Bronze Ambassador training with other local schools today. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-11-51-sports-events) [![Image of Creative climbing and balancing in Nursery A](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1678.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-04-creative-climbing-and-balancing-in-nursery-a) 6 November 2026 #### [Creative climbing and balancing in Nursery A](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-04-creative-climbing-and-balancing-in-nursery-a) The children have enjoyed exploring the large climbing equipment on the main playground this week. They have been using their gross motor skills to pull, climb, move and balance. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-04-creative-climbing-and-balancing-in-nursery-a) [![Image of Animal Hunt in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0365.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-10-00-animal-hunt-in-nursery) 5 November 2026 #### [Animal Hunt in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-10-00-animal-hunt-in-nursery) Today the children used their orienteering skills for an animal trail around the school grounds. They had lots of fun working in teams looking for the different animals, making the animal noises and listening for initial sounds. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-10-00-animal-hunt-in-nursery) [![Image of Seasonal learning through play in Nursery A](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1356.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-16-51-seasonal-learning-through-play-in-nursery-a) 20 October 2026 #### [Seasonal learning through play in Nursery A](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-16-51-seasonal-learning-through-play-in-nursery-a) Given the weather forecast for the rest of the week, we took advantage of the beautiful autumn sunshine yesterday and took our play to our forest school area. The children used their muscles to lift and carry pumpkins and explore cause and effect. We found a large number of ladybirds so we… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-16-51-seasonal-learning-through-play-in-nursery-a) [![Image of Year 6 Gymnastics ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1620.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-10-35-year-6-gymnastics) 20 October 2026 #### [Year 6 Gymnastics ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-10-35-year-6-gymnastics) Year 6 have been enjoying doing gymnastics this half term in P.E. They have learnt how to balance and create sequences. There are some fabulous gymnasts in our midst! Well done year 6! [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-10-35-year-6-gymnastics) [![Image of Year 5 Cricket Competition](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3230.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-08-16-35-year-5-cricket-competition) 8 July 2026 #### [Year 5 Cricket Competition](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-08-16-35-year-5-cricket-competition) Well done to the Year 5 children who took part in today's Sefton Primary Cricket Competition at Firwood Bootle Cricket Club. They demonstrated a good positive attitude whilst improving their cricket skills. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-08-16-35-year-5-cricket-competition) [![Image of Holy Family Taster Day](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/PXL_20260702_103713618.jpg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-16-37-holy-family-taster-day) 2 July 2026 #### [Holy Family Taster Day](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-16-37-holy-family-taster-day) Today, the children in Year 5 experienced a taster day at Holy Family Catholic High School. They took part in a Geography, Mathematics and P.E lesson. Year 5 had a brilliant time and the staff at Holy Family commented on how polite and respectful the children were. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-16-37-holy-family-taster-day) [![Image of Festival of football at LFC Academy.](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8523.JPG)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-23-14-54-festival-of-football-at-lfc-academy) 23 June 2026 #### [Festival of football at LFC Academy.](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-23-14-54-festival-of-football-at-lfc-academy) Thanks to Schools FA and LFC Foundation for a fantstic day. We met ex Liverpool Legends Chris Kirkland and Tash Dowie. The games and activities were briliant. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-23-14-54-festival-of-football-at-lfc-academy) [![Image of Outdoor Life in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8458(1).jpg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-18-12-45-outdoor-life-in-nursery) 18 June 2026 #### [Outdoor Life in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-18-12-45-outdoor-life-in-nursery) The children are having a wonderful week outdoors in forest school with the sunshine. They are exploring with water, playing in the mud kitchen, practising balancing, playing parachute games and building strong friendships. They also enjoyed story time outdoors with an ice-pop to cool down. … [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-18-12-45-outdoor-life-in-nursery) [![Image of Y5 Sports Day](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2277.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-17-09-34-y5-sports-day) 17 June 2026 #### [Y5 Sports Day](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-17-09-34-y5-sports-day) What a brilliant afternoon the children had at Sports Day! Well done to everyone for their fantastic effort. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-17-09-34-y5-sports-day) [![Image of Nursery Sports Day](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5711.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-16-13-50-nursery-sports-day) 16 June 2026 #### [Nursery Sports Day](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-06-16-13-50-nursery-sports-day) What a fantastic morning we had at sports day. Well done children you were brilliant! 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