PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Term 3 Snapshot

Term 3 has seen students participating in the PE program undertake a vast array of experiences. Here is a snapshot of some them!

Our Year 7 students have been focussing on Fundamental Motor Skills, in particular the kick, dodge and bounce. Through activities such as basketball, soccer and dodgeball students have been able to practice these skills in a competitive environment. Students were asked to film their performance of these skills and undergo a self and peer evaluation.

The Year 8 cohort have been undertaking a unit around ‘Net/Wall’ sports. They have developed knowledge of the skills, tactics and strategies involved to be successful in sports including table tennis, volleyball, badminton, down ball and bat tennis. All classes were lucky to have Evan Sanna, Head Tennis Coach – Kew Tennis Club, take them for a session. A great way of building links to community organisations. Evan is also a former Kew High School student, so was a pleasure to have him back!

Swimming is an important part of the Australian culture, so our Year 9 students have been undertaking an aquatic lifesaving program. All students have had the opportunity to learn basic first aid principles (including CPR) as well as water based survival skills. Students have applied these in a practical environment with some students choosing to challenge themselves by completing the Pool Bronze Medallion.

In addition, Year 9 students are beginning to demonstrate their organisation and leadership skills through the student-led Invasion Game unit. In small groups, students have planned and implemented a 30-minute session with the class based around the invasion game of their choosing. It was great to see students grasp the opportunity to take on a ‘teacher’ role and experience class from a different perspective!

As term 3 closes we look forward to another busy term 4!

Stuart Adderley

HAPE Coordinator