Health and Physical Education Domain 

2024 marks an important year for the Health and Physical Education department at Sandringham. We are excited to extend a warm welcome to our four new faculty members.

Sam Kanard

Sam is a versatile educator with expertise in Food Studies, Health and Physical Education, and Year 11 Vocational Major. His teaching passions lie in inclusive education and mindfulness practices. Beyond the school setting, Sam excels in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is currently competing at the purple belt level.

Scout Greenhalgh

Scout, a recent graduate teaching at Sandringham, is dedicated to teaching Science and Health and Physical Education. His enthusiasm for teaching comes from the opportunity to positively impact students' lives and offer support as a male role model. When not in the classroom, Scout enjoys playing football for Hampton and regularly visits the beach.

Penny Nevill

Penny has taken on the role of Head of the Health and Physical Education Department at Sandringham. Her commitment to teaching revolves around empowering students to reach their full potential. When she's not at school, Penny enjoys participating in endurance sports and spends her spare time training for triathlons.

Caitlin Field 

Caitlin is a dual faculty teacher specializing in Science and Health and Physical Education, and will be teaching VCE Health and Psychology. Caitlin's passion for teaching centers around health and the brain, and she looks forward to sharing her knowledge with her students. Outside of school, Caitlin plays netball and enjoys spending time with friends and family. She is eager for the upcoming year.

Junior Health and Physical Education

The junior Health and Physical Education curriculum has prioritized developing emotional literacy, personal strengths, positive coping strategies, and problem-solving skills to enhance overall health and well-being. Students have been taught the importance of improving self-awareness, social awareness, self-regulation, and decision-making abilities. The goal is to empower students with a strong sense of self-identity and the tools needed to navigate complex emotions and relationships in a healthy and productive manner.

Outdoor education 

Our outdoor education classes have been exploring the natural world and learning about conservation and sustainability. Students have been engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, and surfing, while learning about the local ecosystem and how to protect it. They have also been learning valuable outdoor survival skills.

Year 9 outdoor education students are preparing for their upcoming camp in May.  Early in March they will be learning about beach safety and how to keep themselves and each other safe as well as improving their general knowledge and understanding of the coastal and beach environment.

Unfortunately the Year 12s  final camp to the Grampians, staying at Borough Huts was postponed due to the fire risk in that area.  We have tentatively rebooked for 20-22 May and once confirmed parents/students will be advised.

VCE Health and Human Development 

In Health and Human Development, the students have been understanding how heath surrounds us. They have looked at how aspects of individuals lives influence their health and wellbeing, and how indicators are used to indicate levels of health status. Students have gained a greater understanding of perspectives of health, and how these perspectives change throughout individuals’ lives.