Physical Education
Luke Bennett
Physical Education
What is physical literacy and why is it important for your child?
Our school recently secured funding from Sport Australia to run a Sporting Schools program. Students in Prep and Year 1 participated in Gymnastics clinics for the first three weeks of Term 4. We know the students loved this program and it was a great way for children to find their 30 at school. However, while adults need 30 minutes of physical activity a day, children need 60 so, as well as finding 30 at school, they need to be finding 30 at home.
Sport Australia has provided us with some useful information on how parents and carers can continue to nurture a child’s participation in sport and physical activity and find their 30 at home.
Physical literacy provides the foundation for a lifelong connection to sport and physical activity. It is about developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours that give us the confidence and motivation to move more and lead an active, healthy life. You can help develop your child’s physical literacy by creating good habits with daily physical activity by increasing the opportunities for play-based activities at home. Entice your child/ren away from screen-time and teach them how to climb a tree, fly a kite, kick a footy or go for a bushwalk together as a family. Encourage your child/ren to: help choose and plan the activities; set goals; and talk about how they feel while engaging in the activities. As a bonus, research has shown that children who are physically active achieve greater academic success and maintain higher attention levels during class at school.
See more examples of how you can support your child to develop their physical literacy and some activities you can do together as a family:
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/findyour30/challenge
We can all develop our physical literacy at any stage of life, so why not do it together! Find a new sport or physical activity you can try with your family this term. As a school community we also encourage active transport to school so walking or riding to and from school pick up and drop off are some other great ways your children can be active and as a bonus you’ll be finding your 30 and getting some physical activity too.
Softball Regional Final Champions
Congratulations to the 5/6 girls on winning the Regional Softball Championship on Monday. Winning 3 matches over the day, including a tight final 13-10 now sees the girls compete in the State Championship on Wednesday, 27th November. The girls practise before school and lunchtime, and the hard work is paying off!! Thanks to Mr Kato and ex-student David Dunstan for your coaching expertise. Good luck in the States girls!
Gymnastics Victoria State Championships
Two of our students (Izzie, Year 4 and Sharni, Year 3) recently competed at the Gymnastics Victoria State Championships. This level of competition is extremely high and we are very proud of your achievements, Izzie and Sharni!
Results:
Izzie (Limited Level 5)
Bars: 1st STATE CHAMPION!
Floor: 8th
Beam: 13th
Vault: 23rd
All Around: 9th in the State!
Sharni (Unlimited Level 6)
Vault: 5th
Bars: 9th
Floor: 12th
Beam: 13th
All Around: 8th in the State!
Well done, girls! We look forward to your future achievements!