PE
PE at Heber is designed to support, complement, and contribute to the values of the school. We have a specialist PE teacher working with our children. Vernon Neve-Dunn is a qualified primary teacher who has specialised in PE. He has been involved in sport in Southwark for many years. He founded the Southwark Tigers rugby club, the first inner-city rugby team in England, and also founded the Burgess Sports charity. He is chairman of both these organisations and has won national awards for his sports development work.
At Heber Primary, we celebrate participation and excellence – and in that order! Our aim is to get all our children enjoying and developing their skills every week.
Key Abilities Developed:
Physical skills – balance, coordination, agility
Personal – growth mindset, resilience, openness to challenges
Creative – flair and imagination to do the unexpected
Social – cooperation in a team, praising and encouraging others
Cognitive – critically evaluating performance and developing tactics
Our younger children take part in Mr. Neve-Dunn’s Tiny Tigers programme, which nurtures all the abilities mentioned above.
The school actively participates in fixtures and tournaments throughout the year. This year, Heber has been involved in 32 fixtures and tournaments, with an impressive 159 children representing the school. Notably, 70% of Key Stage Two children (Years 3 to 6) have participated in a fixture, with representation equally balanced between girls and boys. In Year 6 alone, 90% of students have represented the school this year.
We are particularly proud of our children’s achievements, including notable successes against larger private schools. A standout moment this year has been the Year 6 girls’ netball team remaining undefeated all year – an incredible accomplishment!
The school has access to nearby large grass sports pitches, owned by Alleyn’s School, providing an exciting environment for children to challenge themselves and achieve more.
Through enjoyment comes confidence and a willingness to be active throughout their secondary school years. Heber is committed to fostering a culture of physical learning that will last a lifetime.
For more information, please view our PE and Sport Premium Report below.
