Hello from the 2021 Specialist team!

Physical Education

What’s been happening in Physical Education?

Grade Preps

The Grade Prep to Grade 2 students, have been experimenting with different gymnastic exercises like jumps and landings, balances and holds, as well as basic rotations.

Grade 3/4s

The 3/4 students have been experimenting with different techniques within Bat Tennis.

Grade 5/6s

The 5/6 students have been revising over the techniques within Volleyball and Newcombe and using game strategies like hitting into space and what shot to do when to try and and win a point for their team. They have also compared the similarities and differences of the game with Bat Tennis.

School Holiday Sport Programs

Melbourne Victory Soccer Club

Melbourne Victory Masterclass, the Club’s junior football program, is returning to Docklands for the upcoming school holidays in July.

W-League Championship winner, Catherine Zimmerman, will be coaching across all three dates, as Victory aims to inspire the stars of the future.

The Masterclass experience is catered for 6-14 year-olds, providing exclusive access to Victory’s staff and players.

Melbourne Victory Masterclass includes:

One day of football, built by our senior coaching staff

Learning and developing football skills

A Melbourne Victory footballing experience

A Masterclass top

All one-day Masterclasses will take place at Ron Barassi Snr Park, Docklands, VIC 3008.

At only $129 ($119 for MVFC Members) these are the perfect school holiday boredom busters.

The program will run on the following dates:

Female Masterclass

Date: Friday, July 2

Time: 10am – 3pm

Mixed Masterclass

Date: Thursday, July 8

Time: 10am – 3pm

Street Games Masterclass

Date: Friday, July 9

Time: 10am – 3pm

Victory’s Street Games Masterclass is designed to develop individual skills through small-sided games.

Each unique game has an element of challenge and problem-solving – focusing on positive, attacking football.

Sign up for the Female or Mixed Masterclass and receive 50% off when you also sign up for street games!

For more information click on https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/clinics

Netball Full Day Holiday Clinic

NETFIT Clinics are full-day, immersive netballing experience for 5-15 year olds and run throughout Australia each school holidays in partnership with The Athlete’s Foot. Tuesday 29th June 9am-3pm Gisbourne Secondary College. To book https://netfitnetball.com/clinic-victoria/

Intros NETFIT GEN – Age 5-6 – No netball experience required
Micro Age 7-9 – No netball experience required – functional netball skills – graduating to Match Play
Pivot – Year 10-12 – Comprehensive ball skills and get to play more challenging games.
Pro – Year 13-15 – Elevate your game.

Our qualified trainers and elite professionals provide COVID safe, boutique netballing experiences to those eager to learn the training tips, gamely preparation techniques and matchplay experience of professional netballers!

NETFIT’s adopts a fun-first focus towards netball through their:

Engaging Fitness Workouts
High-class Coaching Content & Advice
Nutritional Sessions & Meal Plans
Matchplay Scenarios and Game Improvement
Teamwork & Leadership Workshops

We aim for all kids who attend our clinics to have fun, make friends, draw confidence through physical activity all while improving their on-court game too!

Basketball Holiday Programs

Check out this website for more details the program https://shop.australiansportscamps.com.au/book/vic-basketball-camp-bulleen/

Tennis Holiday Camps

Check out the website for more details on the program https://www.futurestennis.com.au/holiday-programs/kids-tennis-clinics/

2021 Virtual Cross Country

Following the success of the 2020 Virtual Cross Country event, SSV is delighted to launch the 2021 Virtual Cross Country (VXC). The VXC is part of the new SSV Play initiative with a focus on participating and being physically active.

The VXC is open to all Victorian primary and secondary students from SSV member schools with students eligible to participate however they like - whether it be walking, jogging or running. Importantly, your participation will earn virtual points for your school, therefore, get your classmates, friends, and wider school community involved.

The main objective is for students to get out and give it a go.

Get involved, entries close Friday 16 July.

https://form.jotform.com/210188292311853

Grades 3-6 Athletics Day

Unfortunately, the grades 3-6 students Athletics day at Sprint Athletics Track that was meant to occur this Friday 28th May or back up date for the following Friday the 4th June is cancelled at this stage until further notice due to COVID-19.

Grade 5/6 Intensive 8 Day Swimming Program

This year, the students in grades 5/6 will be participating in the intensive swimming program at Splash in weeks 2 and 3 of term 3. We will try and endeavour to make this option cover more cohorts in future years.

Five reasons your children should learn to swim:

Lessons provide your kids with confidence, which is great for self-esteem
Your child will learn about water safety in and around water
Swimming is a great way to exercise
Earlier development of physical skills including hand-eye coordination and muscle tone
Enhances social and personal skills

For those looking to send their child to swimming lessons. Please call Splash on 93566800.

Alannah - Physical Education teacher

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