Physical Education Term 4 Newsletter

Health and PE Specialist Teacher - Mrs Rebecca Robinson

Welcome to Term 4

Division and Regional News 

A huge congratulations to Leo G who competed at the Regional Athletics Championships held at Casey. Leo participated in discus in the 12/13 year old age group. Well done Leo! You represented CEPS with pride and aimed high!

Congratulations also to the softball and cricket teams, who competed at Division level, proudly representing CEPS and aiming high. Well done to the mixed and girls' softball teams and our mixed cricket team on their fantastic efforts!

Tennis Clinic

Once again, we are fortunate to have Oswalda from Excel tennis delivering free coaching sessions during PE lessons for most classes. 

These sessions are provided Mentone Tennis CLub, with Excel Tennis supporting the Nick Kyrgios Foundation as ambassadors. 

 PE Specialist Timetable 

 PE/Sport Dates 

From 23/10 onwards: Tennis clinics during PE lessons

Foundation - Year 4 Learn to Swim Program

• Monday 16 November - Friday 20th November

Parent and Carer Volunteers

When helping with the children at CEPS, it is required that you wear a Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) displayed on a lanyard at all times. 

If you do not have a WWCC and wish to volunteer, application forms can be found online at: www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

Remember to sign in each day you volunteer at CEPS via the computer at the office. This is a mandatory requirement. You will also be required to sign out. 

Teaching and Learning in PE

During PE lessons, students participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity through running games, tagging games and skill-based activities.

Students develop fundamental movement skills that support participation in a range of sports, while also building important social and emotional skills such as teamwork, cooperation, communication and resilience.

This term, students will focus on throwing, catching and striking skills, particularly through games and activities involving lacrosse, cricket and tennis.

We are also excited to offer a tennis program delivered by Excel Tennis through Mentone Tennis Club, in connection with the Nick Kyrgios Foundation. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their tennis skills and explore opportunities to participate in local tennis clubs.

For further information about tennis coaching, visit www.exceltennis.com.au.

Throughout the term, students will continue to develop their understanding of rules, follow instructions, work cooperatively and build confidence in their sporting abilities. Most importantly, they will have fun while staying active!

Foundation

Students will focus on

• Using a variety of equipment safely and responsibily
• Following rules and instructions
• Partiipating in running and tagging games
• Developing throwing and catching skills
• Exploring basic striking skills

Years 1 and 2

Students will focus on

• Using sporting equipment safely and responsibly.
• Listening to and following instructions.
• Playing within rules and boundaries.
• Developing throwing and catching skills.
• Participating in running and tagging games.
• Practising striking skills.

Years 3 and 4

Students will focus on

• Following instructions and playing by the rules.
• Participating safely and responsibly in games.
• Developing skills through modified games.
• Learning to communicate, cooperate and negotiate with others during games.
• Improving throwing and catching skills.
• Developing striking skills.

Years 5 and 6

Students will focus on

• Participating in a variety of modified games.
• Developing and applying increasingly complex skills during games.
• Using sporting equipment safely and responsibly.
• Listening to instructions and following rules.
• Building game awareness, strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Refining throwing and catching skills.
• Further developing striking skills.

Communication

If you have any queries along the way, please feel free to contact me using my email 

Rebecca Robinson (rebecca.robinson@education.vic.gov.au).