Sport at WHPS
“Enjoyment is the key. If children enjoy sport, they are far more likely to stay involved.”
— Trevor Brooking
Extra-Curricular Sport at WHPS
At WHPS, we believe every child should have the opportunity to experience the pride, enjoyment and sense of belonging that comes from representing their school through sport.
That is why we do more than simply offer sporting opportunities. We actively track participation using PE Passport, helping us to understand which children are taking part and, importantly, which children are not. We use this information to identify and seek out opportunities for pupils who may otherwise be less likely to participate, with a particular focus on our disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs.
We place great value on extra-curricular sport and are committed to giving every child opportunities to take part, compete, represent WHPS and experience success. We know that the benefits of sport extend far beyond winning. Participation develops confidence, resilience, teamwork, determination and a strong sense of belonging, while giving children experiences and memories that can last a lifetime.
We want our children to be ambitious and competitive and to always strive to do their very best. Just as importantly, we teach them to win with grace and lose with dignity, showing respect for teammates, opponents and officials. As a small school, we know that we will not always win, but we believe that having the courage to take part, give your best and represent your school with pride is a success in itself.
We are proud to work in partnership withShenfield Sports Partnership, Brentwood District Sports Association and Panathlon. These partnerships enable us to provide a broad range of competitive and inclusive opportunities, helping us ensure that pupils of all abilities, backgrounds and levels of experience have the chance to participate and proudly represent WHPS.
For us, school sport is about more than trophies and results. It is about opening doors, creating opportunities and ensuring every child has the chance to belong, participate and achieve.
Through competition and participation, we teach our children that sport is about more than winning. We encourage them to win with grace, lose with dignity, support one another, and show respect for teammates, opponents and officials alike. Above all, we want every child to experience the joy, achievement and pride that comes from representing their school and being part of a team.
“Sport gives young people confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging — and every child deserves that opportunity.”
— Tanni Grey-Thompson
The Shenfield School Sports Partnership
We are proud to be part of the Shenfield Sports Partnership, which supports schools in delivering high-quality physical education, school sport and competitive opportunities.
Through our involvement in the partnership, our pupils take part in a wide range of inclusive inter-school events and festivals, ensuring that as many children as possible have the opportunity to represent their school. These events provide meaningful sporting experiencesthat value participation, teamwork and personal development, alongside competition delivered to a high standard.
As part of the partnership programme, our pupils participate in activities such as dodgeball, football, girls’ football, boccia, new age kurling and sitting volleyball, helping to ensure that sportis accessible, inclusive andenjoyable for all.
“Taking part matters. Sport is about finding what you can do, not focusing on what you can’t.”
— Kelly Holmes
Panathlon
We are proud to work with Panathlon, which provides high-quality, inclusive sporting opportunities for young people of all abilities.
Panathlon events are particularly beneficial for pupils in our resourced provision and for other children with additional needs, offering them the chance to participate in structured, supportive competitions where confidence, enjoyment and personal achievement are celebrated. These events ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to represent their school with pride in an inclusive and positive environment.
Activities such as ten-pin bowling provide opportunities for success, and our pupils often experience a strong sense of achievement through their participation. These experiences help to build self-esteem, resilience and a belief in their own abilities, reinforcing the message that sport is for everyone.
