How to avoid Stress • Establish good work routines from the beginning of your GCSE courses and do the homework when it is set. • Make sure you are eating well, sleeping enough (9 hours a night) and taking some exercise every day, even if this is a short walk to School. • Balance the academic load with other interests that give you pleasure and a sense of achievement. Keep up with hobbies, sports and friends. Just remember that socialising for part of the weekend is fine but it is not a good idea to go out during the week. • Beware of wasting your time on mobiles or social networks. • If you feel upset about something, talk to someone about it and find some help.
the PE curriculum and believe that every individual should have the opportunity to develop their skills to the highest level possible.
Facilities Girls are off site for their activities to give them the opportunity to focus on the necessary skills and to have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, which will challenge all aspects of their physical and mental development. We are fortunate to have access to some of London’s best facilities for all areas of the curriculum. When Wednesday: 9.10-11.15am Hyde Park/Imperial College. Teams Girls are expected to make a full commitment to school teams if selected. Each girl is given the opportunity to try out for team selection through trials at our weekly clubs. If a girl is not initially selected then we encourage her to continue with the club and to work with us so that she can make her way up to team level.
There are many opportunities to succeed in our School. High grades at this level really are achievable if you work well and remain focussed. Your GCSE courses give you the opportunity to develop into an independent learner ready to think about A Level choices, university, college or careers and make a solid foundation for the years ahead.
If a girl is chosen for a school team she is expected to attend all club sessions.
Physical Education (PE) Physical Education at Queen’s Gate plays an important role in ensuring that all girls understand the necessity of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. It is our aim that the girls will improve their existing levels of skill, knowledge and understanding in a wide range of activities. They will learn the fundamental skills in a variety of different sports, also developing life skills such as co-operation, fair play, communication, problem solving and leadership skills. We hope that girls will develop an enjoyment of excercise that they can take forward into adult life.
PE Kit - all can be purchased through Schoolblazer: www.schoolblazer.com Please visit the website to order your daughter’s PE kit Correct Autumn and Spring PE kit • Navy QG polo-shirt • Navy QG skort or QG shorts • Navy QG leggings (must be worn under skort, shorts or tracksuit bottoms and not on their own) • Navy QG tracksuit trousers (must be plain, no stripes or advertising)
The approach that we encourage from the girls is one of hard work, self-discipline and fun. We work with them to get the balance right and aim to provide them with good role models. We strive for excellence in all areas of
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PE Trips • Outdoor activity trip • Queen’s Club • Biathlon training trip to Spain • Netball and hockey tour to South Africa • Girls Go Gold trip
