Physical Education Program

At Pear Tree School, students participate in 1 hour of physical education every day, as part of our whole-child education approach.

Physical Benefits

Improve physical fitness
Develop skills and motor skills

Academic Benefits

Integrate subjects (science, math, and social studies)
Implement additional skills (physiology, psychology, nutrition, problem solving, and strategy)
Stimulate brain through exercise, as increased fitness improves academics

Socio-Emotional Benefits

Improve self discipline
Develop student responsibility for health and fitness
Influence moral development, leadership, and cooperation with others
Reduce stress reduction by releasing tension and anxiety
Strengthen peer relationships – “Strong people lift others up”
Improve self-confidence and self-esteem
Develop respect for body, classmates, and teammates
Gain experience in setting goals

What we play

Athletics

Badminton

Basketball

Beach volleyball

Bike Riding

Canoeing

Climbing

Cross country

Dance

Fencing

Gymnastics

Handball

Hiking

Ice Skating

Irish Hurling

Kayaking

Martial Arts

Orienteering

Parkour

Sailing

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Touch Rugby

Ultimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Yoga

Where we play

As an urban school in the heart of beautiful Kitsilano, our students’ benefit from top-notch and professional sports facilities – above and beyond other private schools. In addition to the Physical Education program, children can enjoy unstructured outdoor time also known as recess, everyday. Enjoying both the diverse range of sports Pear Tree implements, as well as recess to enjoy with friends!

See for yourself below!