Physical Education
Physical Education encourages students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable them to:
maintain good health and live a healthy lifestyle
understand the role of physical activity in ensuring good health
engage in physical activity.
The Physical Education program aims to provide all children with the opportunity to:
Develop confidence and competence in the acquisition of basic motor skills that will enhance participation in a variety of physical activities.
Attain and maintain a level of fitness that will allow the individual to perform daily tasks with control, efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience fun and enjoyment through participation.
Develop social skills that will enable students to function effectively in interpersonal relationships.
Develop a positive attitude towards exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
Each week children from Grades Prep-6 undertake a Physical Education session focusing on fundamental motor skills, such as:
throwing
catching
kicking
bouncing
agility
jumping
athletics
Each session also focuses on coordination, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.