Archery

The ancient art of Archery has been used for hunting and warfare for hundreds of years. Now used more peacefully, Target Archery is an Olympic sport. With a strong emphasis on safety, archery requires concentration and determination to achieve your best!

Half day

Introduction and safety rules

Guided Shoot

Games, challenges and competitions

Popular with groups of all ages.

All sessions will start with an introduction to the safety rules and techniques, before any practice shots. Once participants are happy with the technique, the instructors will bring in a range of challenges and competitions, keeping the session fun for all.

Curriculum Links

listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge
play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
to identify personal strengths, skills, achievements and interests and how these contribute to a sense of self-worth
how to predict, assess and manage risk in different situations
strategies for keeping safe in the local environment or unfamiliar places (rail, water, road) and firework safety; safe use of digital devices when out and about
to recognise reasons for rules and laws; consequences of not adhering to rules and laws

develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports [for example, athletics and gymnastics]
take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group
analyse their performances compared to previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
lead healthy, active lives
H30. how to identify risk and manage personal safety in increasingly independent situations, including online
R14. the qualities and behaviours they should expect and exhibit in a wide variety of positive relationships (including in school and wider society, family and friendships, including online)

listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge
play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best
to identify personal strengths, skills, achievements and interests and how these contribute to a sense of self-worth
how to predict, assess and manage risk in different situations
strategies for keeping safe in the local environment or unfamiliar places (rail, water, road) and firework safety; safe use of digital devices when out and about
to recognise reasons for rules and laws; consequences of not adhering to rules and laws
manage personal safety in new social settings, workplaces, and environments, including online
L2. to evaluate their own personal strengths and areas for development and use this to inform goal setting