Health & Physical Education News

Amanda GOMES

Health & PE Teacher

Year 9 and 10 students in the PE elective ‘Active for Life’ had fun at their disc golf incursion this week. The Melbourne Disc Golf Club (MDGC) ran a couple of sessions where students learnt about correct grip, throwing techniques and game play.

We were lucky to have professional disc golf player David Perry, currently ranked #3 and represented Australia at the World Championships, come along. He shared some tips for driving (long distance throws) and we loved watching his amazing skills in action.

Highvale was extremely fortunate to receive a donation of a basket, frisbees and lesson plans from MDGC which will assist the Highvale PE faculty in teaching disc golf at school. 

Donation from MDGC

Adrian SCHMID

Health, PE and Maths Teacher

On Friday 28th April Aby W in Year 8 proudly represented the College at the Victorian State Swimming Championship in the 14 years backstroke event. Her dedicated training was rewarded with 3rd place, which is an amazing achievement considering the level of competition. Congratulations Aby!! 

Upcoming Inter school sport date: 

- Friday 5th May: Senior Round Robin day

- Tuesday 9th May: District Cross Country** note that those who have signed up need to ensure payment and consent is organised and they have seen Mr Schmid for an entry tag no later than Monday 8th. 

- Friday 19th May: Intermediate Round robin day 

Kelsey DWYER

Health & PE, Learning Area Leader

Resilience Programs Coordinator 

Snapshot 4:

Mindfulness

Working on mindfulness gives us opportunities to develop our ability to pay attention to the present

moment and our thoughts. Practising mindfulness daily can help us stay focused on set tasks and

reduce stress and anxiety.

Whole Family Activity:

Mindful Walk

● As a family, go on a walk outside in nature. This might be around your local walking track, at

your local park or just around your streets.

● While walking, tune into your senses and observe what you can see, hear and feel. Or you

might choose to focus on one of the senses. Eg: Hear: what are all the noises you can hear

on your walk?

● On your way home or when you return home, share what each person saw, heard or felt.

Family Habit Builder:

Each night at dinner, ask everyone to take one mouthful of food more mindfully than the rest and

think about the flavours they can taste and how it makes them feel. (They can also thank the chef!)