Physical Education News

Dear Tarneit Rise Primary School Families and Friends

We have all been hard at work, honing our skills in fun and exciting games. 

PE Teacher Spotlight: Miss Morrish (1st on the left) 

Miss Morrish graduated into teaching after first serving in the New Zealand Army, where she spent two years, including 12 months working alongside the Special Forces as a communications systems operator supporting the counter-terrorism team. Following her service, she began her teaching career in New Zealand, where she taught for four years.

She then moved to Western Australia, spending two years teaching in the rural town, before relocating to Melbourne at the end of 2024. She is currently loving exploring everything Victoria has to offer.

Miss Morrish has a pet cat named Bean and enjoys a wide range of sports, particularly Netball, Volleyball, surfing, and running.

Favourite food: Mexican

Favourite colour: Blue and Yellow

Favourite sports team: All Blacks / Silver Ferns

Sporting goal: To compete in a surfing competition

Hobbies: Hiking, spending time at the beach and in nature, reading, and creating art

Student Shoutout

Shoutout to the grade 6s who represented at Gala Day this week! You have all made us very proud with your efforts on the sporting field!

We had 8 of 10 teams make it through to the next round! Well done to Boys and Girls Cricket, Girls Tennis, Girls and Boys Tee ball, Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball, and Mixed Volleyball for all making it through!!

Preps

The Preps are focused on their high catching and their throwing after learning how to bucket catch. We are putting a large focus on tracking with the eyes and tilting our heads back so that students can see the ball and their hands. Students, when throwing, make sure they aim and follow through.  

Grade 1s and 2s

Grade 1s and 2s have been applying their throwing and catching skills in games of yard cleanup. Students have been practicing high catching in pairs to allow for tracking and moving based on where the ball has landed. 

Grade 3s and 4s

Grade 3s have been showing how much they have learned this term by playing full games of tee ball. Students have been showing their knowledge of the most dangerous base and the most dangerous striker. 

Grade 4s have been introduced to the game of Danish Longball. They have worked their way up to a game through the mini-game Poison Ball, which has taught them to move the ball through teamwork rather than running with it. 

Grades 5s and 6s

Grade 5s have been showing their knowledge of Softball, as well as the skills they have learned through it. They have been pitching with proper technique and, when striking, have been finding ways to maximize their runs scored. 

Grade 6s have been continuing their movement analysis unit for the last 2 weeks, focusing on skills they use regularly in game situations. The students have enjoyed reflecting on their technique and have been finding ways to improve their abilities. 

Team of the Week

Team of the week is a starting 11 of students who have shown the school values in all areas of PE. They may not always be the most talented, but they have the best attitudes and eagerness to learn in PE.

Important Dates: 

Tarneit District

Swimming Carnival - 19th Feb (Try-outs 3rd and 10th Feb 4pm-5pm @Werribee Outdoor Pool)

Cross Country - 6th May (Try-outs tbc)

Athletics - 13th August (Try-outs - Selected at House Athletics)

• House Athletics
  • Grade 6 - 11th June
  • Grade 4 - 23rd June
  • Grade 3 - 2nd November

Grade 6 Only - Sport Gala Days

• Summer - 25th March - Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Teeball, Volleystars (Try-outs in Gr6 School Sport session on Fridays)
• Winter - 3rd June - Soccer, Netball, AFL, Softball, Volleyball (Try-outs in Gr6 School Sport session on Fridays)