Sport is not only a social and positive part of life at Clifton High School; it serves as a dynamic force that brings joy and a sense of belonging to every member of our Hive Pre-School community.
The Hive Pre-School is the start of a child's sports journey at Clifton High School. It is where we first introduce the 'Sport for All' ethos to guide them in movement with an inclusive, positive and social element.
At this age, children begin to fine-tune their physical literacy and active play with growing confidence. Led by specialist teachers in yoga, tennis and dance, they are encouraged to enjoy the process before focusing on any competitive nature. Swimming is a prime example of this, as our swim coaches ensure that children's confidence in the water is increased before they begin to explore technique. With these teaching methodologies, progression is made quickly for children to reach higher levels of development.
The Hive Pre-School children experience their first sense of Clifton High School's community values through our annual Sports Day at Coombe Dingle, cheered on by family members, teaching staff members and fellow School members.
Across the early experiences of sport, we ensure that the School's values are clearly visible:
- Curiosity - exploration of new activities
- Empathy - collaborative play
- Love - movement and shared enjoyment
- Direction - children begin to recognise their own abilities and develop confidence
Partnerships
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
As well as sharing the nearby Coombe Dingle Sports Complex with the University of Bristol, together we have also established a number of other sporting partnerships that run throughout Clifton High School. These include a comprehensive tennis partnership providing pupils with pathways into elite tennis coaching, which consists of ten tennis clubs a week, three county development squads, and curricular tennis delivered by the specialist coaches to The Hive to Year 2 children. A hockey partnership is also in place, allowing our players access to university coaches and offering pathways into the university's further development sports clubs.
