Physical Education

In The 'Classroom'

What have we been learning about in Physical Education this term?

Health

During the first two weeks of Term Four, students were thrilled to have Mr Muller back taking PE in the classroom focussing on health. In particular the effect that screen time can have on your physical and mental health and how you can balance screen time with a healthy and active lifestyle.

Foundation to Year Two students experienced both screen time and physical activity within the lesson and compared how their bodies and minds felt while completing both. They also brainstormed different activities that they could replace screen time with to create a balanced day.

Year 3 - 6 students reflected on their own personal screen time habits compared to the recommended daily amount that a person of their age should experience. They then tracked their own usage over a one week period while also establishing different activities that they would like to do that don't involve screens to create a balanced lifestyle.

Gymnastics

During Week 3 and Week 4 the students have tested their skills using a variety of different gymnastics apparatus hired through Gymnastics 4 Hire. All year levels have developed or improved skills in balances, parallel bars, mini trampolines, high bars, balance beam, cartwheels, handstands and forward rolls (and many more). It has been very impressive to see students improving so quickly in just a two week period and working so independently as they move around the many stations and activities.

Athletics

Seaside District Athletics Carnival

A team of around 65 students from Years 4 - 6 headed to Duncan McKinnon on Tuesday the 17th of September to compete against the 7 other schools in our district. It was a perfect sunny day and our team was very enthusiastic to show off their skills. At the mid way point of the competition Black Rock was sitting around the middle of the pack on points however we came storming home with lots of great individual performances and some strong relay runs to finish the day in second position with 375 points. Hampton Primary were the winners overall with 399.5 points, a very close competition and a fantastic effort by our team. Thanks to the parents who came for their support and the teachers, Mr Badman, Ms Lancaster and Ms Tyrrell for their great organisation of the team.

Kingston Division Athletics Carnival

Students who finished first or second in their individual events or relays at the district carnival progressed to the division carnival held at Duncan McKinnon reserve on Friday the 11th of October. After such a successful district competition, Black Rock sent a team of 22 students in the following events:

Mila Tehan - 100m

Chloe Gillard - 100m, 200m

Harper Hathway - 200m

Vivienne Baker - 800m, 1500m

Kiki Deiter-Eves - High Jump

Gemma Eaton - Triple Jump, Shot Put

Abby Marshall - Shot Put

James Doyle - 100m

Kayin Ige - 200m

Gus Gadsen - 200m, 80m Hurdles

Flynn Baker - 800m

Sam Lynn - 800m, 1500m

Josh Growse - 800m, 1500m

Joben Krueger - 80m Hurdles, Triple Jump

Lewis McCartney - High Jump

Julian King - Long Jump

Liam Gaudin - Long Jump, Triple Jump

9-10 Girls Relay - Harper Hathway, Gemma Eaton, Frankie Emmins, Allie Howard

11 Boys Relay - Joben Krueger, Beau Boyd, Kayin Ige, Flynn Baker

12-13 Boys Relay - Gus Gadsden, Liam Gaudin, Charlie Vakrinos, Joe Eaton

A huge congratulations to all of the students for making it to this level. A few standout performances on the day who succeeded in making it to the regional final were:

Vivienne Baker - 2nd in the 11 Year Girls 1500m

Gemma Eaton - 1st in the 9-10 Girls Triple Jump and Shot Put

Joben Krueger - 1st in the 11 Year Boys Hurdles

Gus Gadsden - 1st in the 12-13 Year Boys Hurdles

Liam Gaudin - 2nd in the 12 - 13 Boys Long Jump

Southern Metro Regional Carnival

An amazing achievement by the 5 students who continued their journey to the regional level of competition. 

Joben Krueger finished 3rd in his hurdles event, just pipped out of second place by one hundredth of a second. Gus Gadsden finished 4th in his hurdles race and Liam Gaudin 6th in his long jump event. Well done boys on your very successful athletics seasons.

Gemma Eaton came second in the triple jump and shot put while Vivienne Baker also finished second in her 1500m. We wish both of these girls all the best as they go on to compete at the State Championships.

Hoop Time - Year 3 + 4

Two teams were successful in winning their grand finals way back in August at MSAC and progressed through to the regional finals. In Week Two a mixed team of Year 3 + 4 students travelled to Frankston Basketball Stadium for their regional final. It was a tough day of competition with our best result being a 1 point loss to the eventually winners of the day. Thanks to the parents and Mr Muller for supporting the students to have an enjoyable day.

The girls team of Year 3 + 4 students will be heading to their regional final in Frankston on Monday the 11th of November. A big thankyou to Peter Growse for coaching them and the parents who are helping out as it falls on our school wide curriculum day. I love the dedication from the girls who are super keen to compete on their day off school.

Key Upcoming Dates

All Stars Girls Hoop Time (Year 3 + 4) - Monday 11th November

2025 Swimming (Year 4 - 6)

Trials @ GSAC - Tuesday 4th of February

House Carnival @ Prahran Aquatic Centre - Thursday 27th of February