Physical Education
Within Bangor Grammar School we see the purpose of Physical Education to provide a planned and rich experience in physical activity, which will develop bodily dexterity, confidence in motor tasks and enjoyment in bodily movement. We hope to develop personal qualities such as self-esteem, self-confidence, tolerance and empathy. Through our work in developing a wide range of sports clubs in the school, we hope to introduce boys to many worthwhile activities, which they would be able to pursue in adult life.
Department Staff
The P.E. Department has 4 full-time specialists. A large number of “academic” members of staff contribute greatly to the school’s games programme both within the timetable and during extra-curricular activities. A number of past pupils and members of the town rugby, hockey and cricket clubs also contribute to these sports in the school.
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Teaching Staff: |
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| D.G. Kennedy | BSC (Hons) Qualified Teacher Status |
| D.J. Napier | B.Ed |
| P.K. Hancock | BLS (PGCE) |
| D.S. Holley | BA (Hons) (PGCE) |
Facilities
The school has a sports hall and assembly hall on site. An all weather surface is available beside the sports hall. Our playing fields at Ballymacormick Road have six rugby pitches and two all weather hockey pitches. We have two cricket squares and an indoor facility in the Clarke Hall. We use four tennis courts Kingsland. We make regular use of the hockey and athletic facilities at Ballykillaire Sportsplex throughout the year and have a long term booking with Bangor Leisure Centre for their swimming pools.
Subject Curriculum
Key Stage 3
In Years 8 – 10 we deliver the following subjects:
| Invasion Games | Tennis |
| Swimming | Hockey |
| Basketball | Rugby |
| Dance | Volleyball |
| Gymnastics | Badminton |
| Cricket | Health Related Fitness |
| Athletics |
Examinations
We also offer GCSE PE with CCEA examination board and AS/A2 PE with OCR examination board.
GCSE PE Results
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A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
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2004 |
3.6% | 17.8% | 64.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% |
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2005 |
20.0% | 37.8% | 28.9% | 13.3% | 0.0% |
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2006 |
20.0% | 37.8% | 28.9% | 11.2% | 2.1% |
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
U |
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2004 |
20.0% | 33.4% | 20.0% | 6.6% | 20.0% | 0.0% |
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2005 |
25.0% | 16.7% | 25.0% | 16.7% | 16.6% | 0.0% |
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2006 |
27.2% | 18.3% | 21.2% | 18.2% | 12.1% | 3.0% |
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
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2005 |
31.1% | 23.0% | 15.3% | 23.0% | 7.6% |
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2006 |
12.5% | 37.5% | 25.0% | 12.5% | 12.5% |