Year 5 Spotlight

Alternative Sports

Across the year, the Year 5s have participated in a range of alternative sports programs and activities. In Term 2, 3 and 4, the students have had 4 – 6 weekly 50-minute blocks on a Friday that have included a range of activities:

Term 2 - Taekwondo
Term 3 - Table tennis
Term 4 - Wheelchair sports

The Year 5 teachers and students would like to thank Geoff for his tireless work in accessing grants and organising the unique sports with qualified instructors and authentic equipment.

Here are what some of the Year 5 students have had to say about the Alternative Sports Program at FPS:

Having the chance to see other people's hobbies/sports and participate with my classmates was fun. I liked going outside my comfort zone and working with people I wouldn’t normally. ~ Alexandra, 5A
The instructors that came to teach us were very entertaining and fun. I loved learning new skills. ~ Nicholas, 5A
It was great fun as a class and we got to learn lots of new skills and play sports that we wouldn’t normally get to do in school or PE. I love it and I hope the new Year 5’s enjoy it just like we did. ~ Navy,5A
I liked having a go at new things and giving it a go. I really liked challenging myself and other classmates. It was great fun. ~ Edwin, 5A
The three terms of Alternative Sports were really fun. It was great to learn about sports we do not usually play. Thank you Geoff! ~ Ari, 5A
We loved getting to try different sports. We both loved Wheelchair sports as our favourite. Thanks Geoff! ~ Remy S & Reuben, 5A
I like the way it was different from usual PE lessons and how it was a nice end to the week being on Fridays. ~ Isaac K, 5B
Across all of the Years at FPS, we have always had fun lessons with Geoff. This year it was great to have the chance to try out other unique sports. ~ Scarlett, 5B
This year, PE and Alternative Sports has been so fun. It was great to have a go at unique sports. Wheelchair basketball was great, and I hope the next Year 5s enjoy it too. ~ Evie, 5B
Over all the years at FPS, this has been my most fun year in regards to sport and PE. It was cool having people who specialise in certain sports to come out and teach us how to play. It was really fun, thanks Geoff! ~ Elsa, 5B
I liked wheelchair basketball the most because the teacher was really kind and nice and gave really good motivational speeches. ~ Emily, 5C
Wheelchair basketball was amazing. I wish we had more than 5 weeks! ~ Leo, 5C
Wheelchair basketball was fun and our instructor was nice. It’s different than playing regular basketball because you are sitting down but moving at the same time. ~ Noah 5C
Wheelchair basketball was really, really fun. I really liked the man who took the lessons. He was fair and let us play wheelchair rugby as well. ~ Matilda, 5C
Our instructor for wheelchair basketball, Peter, was very fun and it was a great environment to be in. ~ Willow, 5C
Our instructor was really kind, he helped us and encouraged us to try our best. It was a great place to learn and play, and we learned all about how it felt to play different wheelchair sports. ~ Livi, 5C
Wheelchair basketball was my favourite alternative sport because of our lovely instructor, Peter, and learning how to play in the wheelchair. I loved the sport so much and I wish that we had more time to play. ~ Saskia, 5C

Inquiry & Celebration of Learning

Year 5 students started the term off with a walking excursion to the Alphington Community Centre. This was to inspire the students as they engage in a Design and Technology unit.

This term, students are being asked to survey others, create floor plans, a model and plan a range of activities and facilities that cater for the diverse needs of all members of the local community. We look forward to seeing the students continue this work right up until the end of the term. We hope to have a celebration towards the end of the term with other classes and family members. Please keep an eye out for communication about this.

~ Year 5 Teachers (Blake, Faye, Naomi & Olivia) and Students