Pupils are taught a wide range of sports in lessons using the excellent on-site facilities. The girls at Notre Dame thrive on the many opportunities to take part in competitive sport, with a strong House system as well as a fixture programme full of matches.
Girls are encouraged to develop qualities of commitment, co-operation and determination in their chosen sports and this will open up the opportunity to play for a competitive team. We also aim to promote a positive attitude towards participation in physical activities and to encourage a healthy active lifestyle after leaving school.
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Such an approach means a wealth of sporting activities are on offer and our fields, outdoor courts, gymnasium, sports hall, fitness suite and indoor heated swimming pool are all well-used facilities. As well as the key sports, after Year 8 there are opportunities to do badminton, basketball, football, volleyball, trampolining and health related fitness.
At the end of Year 9 pupils will get the opportunity to take their learning to the next level in GCSE PE where they develop analytical skills in both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject.
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Each year our netball, hockey, rounders, athletics, tennis, swimming, biathlon and cross-country teams achieve great success at local, county and national levels. We take a squad of U17 girls on a hugely successful bi-annual Netball tour. Some of our students excel at international events; we currently have champion swimmers and athletes amongst our students