Physical Education Program

At Pear Tree Elementary, your child will receive 1 hour of physical education every day. That’s 5 hours per week!

Our Physical Education Program is directly tied to our whole-child education approach.

In fact, through our daily Physical Education Program we develop your child’s academic, social-emotional and physical abilities.

Benefits of Pear Tree's Daily Fitness Program

Physical Benefits
- Improved physical fitness
- Skill and motor skills development
Academic Benefits
- Subject integration (science, math, social studies)
- Through sports, we study about physiology, psychology, nutrition, problem solving, and strategy
- Exercise helps to strengthen and stimulate your brain. Increased fitness = improved academics
What is more, research has proven that children who are more active at school, continue to be more active outside of school, for life!
Socio-Emotional Benefits
- Teaches self discipline
- Facilitates development of student responsibility for health and fitness
- Influence moral development, leadership, cooperate with others
- Stress reduction – an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety
- Strengthened peer relationships
- Improve self-confidence and self-esteem
- Respect – for your body, classmates and teammates
- Experience in setting goals

Pear Tree Elementary offers a diverse range of sports and activities, many of which are not offered at any other private school, including:

Beach volleyball
Basketball
Climbing
Cross country
Dance
Gymnastics
Hiking
Ice skating
Martial arts

Orienteering
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water-based activities (e.g. kayaking, sailing)
Yoga

Our Sports Facilities

Pear Tree Elementary is an urban school in the heart of beautiful Kitsilano!

While most families are expecting to see a big, old dingy sports gym, like they would at most public or private schools, Pear Tree Elementary students benefit from top-notch, professional sports facilities – above and beyond those of any private school!

Don’t believe us? See for yourself below!