Hello from PE

During Term 4 we have been focusing on fielding and striking skills through the lens of Pickleball, Tee-ball, Softball and Kickball. These sports have also involved the development of fielding skills such as gathering, catching and throwing. Select students also competed at divisional and regional level for Athletics.

Athletics

LPS had 16 students from Years 4-6 compete in the division athletics at the Mornington Athletics Centre on the 7th of October. All the students represented the school well, displaying great determination and sportsmanship. Seven of our students qualified for regionals, including our 12 year old girls relay team.

These students went on to compete at Casey athletics track on the 21st of October. Whilst, none of our students qualified for the next level (state), they should be extremely proud of their achievements. Many of the students achieved PB’s and the day was highlighted with a 3rd place to Cooper in the 800m and a 3rd to Summer in the Triple Jump.

Cricket Clinics

Our Year 2 students are having a fantastic time participating in a specialised cricket clinic run by Cricket Victoria. Throughout the sessions, students have brought high energy and enthusiasm as they focused on developing fundamental skills, including the "star bowling" technique, sharp fielding and striking the ball with a cricket bat. We are all looking forward to putting these skills into game situations next week. Thank you to Coach Jak from Cricket Victoria for delivering such an engaging and fun program for our students.

Tee-ball/ Softball

Our Year 3/4 students have been participating in Tee-ball sessions. We have been practicing the skills of gathering and catching with gloves and striking off a tee. The students have enjoyed playing “Rapid Fire”, a modified version of Tee-Ball.

The Year 5/6  students have been participating in Softball, practising fielding and striking skills and running to bases. The most challenging part for students has been navigating a moving ball being pitched at them. Classes have displayed great team work and communication in the field to make sure they are throwing the ball back to the correct base.