Physical Education

We hope all our families enjoyed a relaxing Easter break and are ready for another action-packed term in Physical Education. Term Two promises plenty of opportunities for our students to challenge themselves, develop their skills, and have fun. Our Year 6 students will compete in Winter Interschool Sports, taking on local schools across a variety of team sports while demonstrating teamwork and sportsmanship. District Cross Country will give our top runners the chance to test their endurance and determination against the region’s best. Year 5 and 6 Basketball enthusiasts can look forward to participating in the Basketball Gala Day, where they will refine their game strategy and collaborative skills. Beyond these competitions, all students will continue building their fitness, coordination, and sporting abilities through engaging PE lessons. We are excited for a term full of learning, growth, and active participation!

Important dates only specific to your area

Year 6 Interschool Sport – Fridays of Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10
Year 5 and 6 Basketball Gala Day – Monday 4th May
Waverley Central District Cross Country – Tuesday 12th May
Monash Waverley Division Cross Country – Tuesday 2nd June

Prep

In Term Two, Prep students will participate in units focused on hand-eye coordination, catching, and throwing activities. Our young learners will begin by exploring a variety of catching and throwing games, where they will practice skills such as tossing beanbags, catching balls, and throwing to a partner or target. These activities are designed to develop their hand-eye coordination, timing, and spatial awareness in a fun and age-appropriate way. Next, students will engage in modified games that emphasize teamwork, cooperation, and fair play. These activities will provide opportunities to practice passing, receiving, and tracking moving objects while learning to communicate and work together effectively. Finally, students will participate in movement activities that support coordination and body control, such as relay races and ball challenges, allowing them to refine their throwing, catching, and overall motor skills in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Curriculum Links:

Practise fundamental movement skills and movement sequences using different body parts and in response to stimuli in indoor, outdoor and aquatic settings (VCHPEM064)
Use trial and error to test solutions to movement challenges (VCHPEM069)
Explore different ways of moving their body safely when manipulating objects and moving through space (VC2HPFM02)

Cooperate with others when participating in physical activities (VC2HPFM05)
Follow rules to promote fair play and inclusion in a range of physical activities (VC2HPFM04)

Key Vocabulary:

Hand-eye co-ordination, teamwork, fair play, tracking

Year 1 and 2

In Term Two, Year 1 and 2 students will engage in a variety of exciting physical education units, focusing on throwing and catching and two-handed striking. To begin the term, students will develop their throwing and catching skills through activities such as tossing and catching balls, working with partners, and aiming at targets. These exercises are designed to improve hand-eye coordination, timing, and accuracy in a fun and supportive way. Next, students will explore two-handed striking activities, including hitting balls with bats, paddles, or racquets, where they will practice control, force, and precision while learning about teamwork and spatial awareness. This term promises to be full of fun and learning as our Year 1 and 2 students build confidence and continue developing their physical skills!

Curriculum Links:

Incorporate elements of effort, space, time, objects and people in performing simple movement sequences (VCHPEM084)
Perform fundamental movement skills in different movement situations in indoor, outdoor and aquatic settings (VCHPEM080)
Use strategies to work in group situations when participating in physical activities (VCHPEM085)
Follow rules to promote fair play and inclusion in a range of physical activities (VC2HPFM04)
Cooperate with others when participating in physical activities (VC2HPFM05)

Key Vocabulary:

Aim, targets, striking, teamwork, spatial awareness

Year 3 and 4

During Term 2 in Physical Education, Year 3 and Year 4 students will be actively participating in a Teeball/Softball unit, where they will develop their striking, fielding, and teamwork skills through a range of skill-based activities. Students will focus on correct throwing and catching techniques, batting skills, and working cooperatively in team situations. Throughout the term, students will also complete fitness testing to help them understand the different components of fitness, including endurance, strength, speed, and agility. These activities allow students to track their progress and set personal goals while encouraging a positive approach to physical activity and wellbeing. In addition, students will begin preparation for Athletics Day being held in Term Three by practising a variety of athletics events during lessons. These will include running, jumping, and throwing activities to help build confidence, improve technique, and develop overall fitness.

Curriculum Links:

Practise and refine fundamental movement skills in different movement situations, including indoor, outdoor and aquatic settings (VC2HP4M01)
Participate in physical activities to explore how their body feels and describe how regular physical activity helps the body stay healthy and well (VC2HP4M05)
Apply rules and scoring systems to promote fair play and inclusion when participating in or designing physical activities (VC2HP4M09)

Key Vocabulary:

Striking, ball tracking, endurance

Year 5 and 6

During Term 2 in Physical Education, Year 5 and Year 6 students will be participating in a Softball unit, where they will further develop advanced striking, fielding, and tactical gameplay skills. Students will refine their throwing and catching technique, batting accuracy and power, and apply strategic thinking in modified and competitive game situations. Students will also complete fitness testing throughout the term, with an emphasis on improving performance across the different components of fitness, including endurance, strength, speed, agility, and coordination. Students will be encouraged to set personal goals, monitor their results, and work towards improving their overall fitness levels. In preparation for Athletics Day, students will be practising a range of athletics events, including sprinting, jumping, and throwing events. Lessons will focus on refining technique, improving performance, and developing an understanding of event rules and expectations. Athletics Day is for all Year 4 to Year 6 students, and these sessions will help ensure students feel confident, prepared, and ready to perform at their best.

Curriculum Links:

Explore strategies to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour levels in their lives (VC2HP6M07)
Participate positively in groups and teams by contributing to group activities, encouraging others and negotiating a range of roles and responsibilities (VC2HP6M10)
Transfer familiar movement strategies to different movement situations (VC2HP6M02)

Key Vocabulary:

Strike, home base, active fielding

How can you support your child’s Physical Education learning at home?

Families can play an important role in supporting their child’s Physical Education learning by encouraging regular physical activity and helping children practise the skills we are developing at school. Playing simple games at home such as throwing and catching, kicking a ball, running, jumping, or striking a ball with a bat can help build confidence and improve coordination.

Practise fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, and balancing.
Play simple family games that involve teamwork, coordination, and following rules.