Ratton School, part of the South Downs Learning Trust, showcases a PE curriculum that focuses on inclusivity and participation, ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to engage in PE and physical activity. The curriculum covers a broad range of sports, from traditional team games, including rugby, football and netball and basketball, to individual sports such as athletics, trampolining and gymnastics. This variety allows students to explore different interests and find activities that resonate with them.
The school’s continued commitment to inclusivity means that adaptations are made to suit the needs of all learners, ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate and succeed.
Ratton also continues to follow the trust’s motto around strength in community, building upon their local club connections and opportunities for their students. A partnership between ERFC and Ratton has enabled an event of this kind to take place, and they will continue to support one another moving forward. This collaboration is great for local young people and further encourages them to keep active and join their local clubs.
In this recent event, Eastbourne Rugby Football Club #ERFC were fantastic hosts, with their coaches generously giving up their time to encourage learners to take part in competitive rugby activities. The club hopes that many of these young players will be inspired to join their ranks. The club offers training sessions on Wednesdays from 6:00PM and also on Sundays, welcoming new players of all ages.
For more information about year groups and how to get involved, please visit their https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/eastbournerugbyclub/.
Mr Brooke, Curriculum Lead for PE at Ratton, said: “The tournament was a fantastic event, with all the core values of the Rugby on full display, including teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline, and sportsmanship.
"It was great to see these values embodied by the young players, making the event not only competitive but also a celebration of the spirit of rugby.”
Neil McKee, ERFC Coach/Representative said: - “Eastbourne Rugby Club were so proud to host the Spring Schools Year 7 to Year 10 Rugby Tournament! We were delighted to see so many happy students enjoying rugby and really appreciate the hard work of the local schools to achieve such an amazing number attending.
"There was a great variety of players, one of the most rewarding parts was seeing those with little rugby experience loving rugby, the teamwork and camaraderie that rugby brings to such a wide range of abilities.”
ERFC welcome all new members in Mini’s, Youth and Colts - U6 to U18. Boys and Girls. ( youthchair@eastbournerugby.com)
For more information about Ratton’s extensive PE curriculum offering and detail of their extra-curricular club activities, check out the Ratton website here: www.ratton.co.uk.
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Well done to both #TeamRatton and #TeamEBFC for this collaborative event, it is great to see our community coming together all in the name of our town’s young people. Keep up the great work.