Health & Physical Education

Communicating with the Specialist Team

We look forward to partnering with you in 2023, and welcome your input:

Justin Scicluna (Health & Physical Education) justin.scicluna@education.vic.gov.au 

What a busy few weeks we have had in the Health & Physical Education Curriculum!

Curriculum Update

Foundation:  

Over past few weeks, the Foundation Students have had the opportunity to practise a different style of throwing and catching. The students were exposed to the game Ultimate Frisbee which provides differentiation and variation with throwing and catching methods. First, the students worked on developing their confidence with holding the Frisbee and then releasing it. We worked through this step by step concentrating on body stance, hand positioning on the frisbee and releasing time. Once the students demonstrated competency in these areas, we moved on to practising the crocodile and crab catch. It was pleasing to see the students improve as the lessons progressed. 

Year One/Two: 

Over past few weeks, the students have revisited the core concepts attached to their Fundamental Movement Skills e.g. throwing, catching and kicking. To practise these skills we utilised two different sports, Ultimate Frisbee and Kickball. 

During Kickball the students practised making contact with a ball which was bowled towards them. From this, the students were then able to apply this skill to the game kickball and cooperate with their team effectively. The students also developed an understanding of how kicking accuracy plays a vital role in the game. 

Ultimate Frisbee provided the students with the opportunity to learn and adopt a different style of throwing and catching. When throwing the Frisbee their aim was to try and keep the Frisbee as flat as possible as it flew through the air. They then learnt how to catch a Frisbee using the crocodile and crab catch methods. The next step in their learning was throwing accuracy. To conclude the lessons we had a house point challenge where the students had to try and hit designated targets to earn their house points.

Year Three/Four: 

Over the past few weeks, the Level 5-6 students have had the opportunity to participate in a unit dedicated to Ultimate Frisbee. During these lessons, the students have focused on practising the required skills that will allow them to participate in match play. The students developed an understanding of the techniques needed to throw a frisbee correctly and accurately. They also learned the two catching methods for a frisbee which are the crocodile and crab catch. To improve the students accuracy, we ran a house point competition whereby the students had the chance to earn their house points but accurately throwing the frisbee at set targets. 

Once the students demonstrated competency in all skill areas, we moved on to applying these to a real life game. The students were broken into 4 teams and played a grid game against the others. The teamwork and level of skill on display was fantastic to watch and all students should be proud of their efforts. 

Year Five/Six: 

Over the past few weeks, the Level 5-6 students have had the opportunity to participate in a unit dedicated to Ultimate Frisbee. During these lessons, the students have focused on practising the required skills that will allow them to participate in match play. The students developed an understanding of the techniques needed to throw a frisbee correctly and accurately. They also learned the two catching methods for a frisbee which are the crocodile and crab catch. To improve the students accuracy, we ran a house point competition whereby the students had the chance to earn their house points but accurately throwing the frisbee at set targets. 

Once the students demonstrated competency in all skill areas, we moved on to applying these to a real life game. The students were broken into 4 teams and played a grid game against the others. The teamwork and level of skill on display was fantastic to watch and all students should be proud of their efforts. 

Mountain Biking Elective

Our select 3-6 students commenced their first elective session for the term. The purpose of this session was to introduce the students to Mountain Biking, discuss what they will learn throughout the unit and a big emphasis on the safety side of riding a bike.

Level 56 District Summer Sport

On Friday 6th October our Level 56 students represented our school at the District Summer Sports Carnival in the sports Basketball and Volleyball. All of the students should be commended on their efforts, level of respect, teamwork and sportsmanship over the day. A big congratulations goes out to two of our Volleyball teams who were crowned District Champions and will now progress to the Division Stage. 

Thank you to family members who attended on the day and supported our students, we really appreciate it.

Level 34 Region Hooptime

On Wednesday 18th October eight of our Year 3-4 students represented our school at the Region Hooptime tournament. The students played six games across the round robin fixture and came away with some fantastic results. At the conclusion of the round robin we placed 2nd in our pool which allowed us to proceed through to the finals.

In the first final we were up against Rowville who really challenged us, but the team were exceptionally well together and got the result to move into the grand final.

I am proud to announce that Upwey South are regional champions and are now through to the state championships in December. The team won the grand final by thirnteed points and left one of their best performances to last. This is an outstanding achievement and everyone should be super proud of their efforts. Thank you as always to our families who came to support, we appreciate it. Bring on the state championships. GO UPWEY SOUTH!!

Regional Athletics

On Thursday 19th October, eight of our students represented our school at the Region Athletics Carnival. To progress to this level is an enormous achievement in itself and we are super proud of each competitor. 

Each student put in an almighty effort in their event and as a school that is all we ask for. Congratulations on progressing all the way to this level, you should all be very proud.

Recognition of Individual Achievement

On Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th October Lucy C. competed at the National Ninja Challenge League in Bayswater. There were seventy competitors in her age group and you competed in three different stages. After completing all three stages you placed 2nd in Australia for both the boys and girls divisions. This is an incredible effort and something we as a community can be super proud of. Lucy has now qualified for the World Championships in America in 2024. 

Upcoming Events

Level 5-6 Volleyball Cup - Tuesday 24th October

Level 34 State Hooptime Championships - Thursday 7th December