PDHPE

This term in PDHPE, each child will be exploring their physical and mental well-being through various activities, discussions and online research. Across all year levels,  the encouragement of  students to reflect on their lifestyle choices and set goals for themselves is at the forefront of the term. Whether it's preparing for the upcoming Athletics Carnival (Week 10) or achieving smaller weekly goals, we believe in the power of planning and taking action. Maybe this could be something you do with your child in the upcoming weeks?

For those new to the College, we encourage ongoing access to Canvas and lesson outlines. They're filled with valuable information about theory and practical activities, which in turn ensures  each child has the right equipment and knowledge to make the most of their PDHPE experience. 

This Term in theory lessons, Year 7 explores the unit 'Changes and Challenges’ focusing on the Challenges we go through when starting High School. Students will learn about strategies to effectively manage challenging situations, whilst also learning the art of writing responses to key learning questions. In practical activities, students will be conducting Athletics, with focus on being prepared for the Athletics Carnival in Week 10. Whilst towards the back end of the term we are moving onto striking and fielding games.

Year 8 is focusing on the unit ‘Movement Skill and Performance’. Within this unit they create a circuit utilising a series of Fundamental Movement Skills and explore its value in improving performance in a chosen sport. Practically, students are completing a series of lessons developing their skills in Soccer and Futsal and enjoying game play with their peers. 

Year 9 students have been considering the role of themselves and others in developing ‘Respectful Relationships’ and are looking to create connections amongst their peers, while in Practical the unit focus is, Basketball. Year 10 are focusing on the unit ‘Physical activity and me’ where they are looking to create opportunities for young people to remain physically active during major drop out zones as they move through adolescence. During this time in the practical unit they are encouraged to develop their hand eye coordination and communication by learning skills in Volleyball.

In our elective classes this term, Year 9 Interest Elective class; Pass have been exploring the Sporting Identity of Australians with focus on Tennis, Cricket and Indigenous Games, while Year 10 are developing their skills in coaching whilst developing and performing coaching sessions for their class peers. 

We are looking forward to the term ahead.

Mrs Courtney Dodds | PDHPE KLA Leader