Health & Physical Education
Upwey South Primary School
Communicating with the Specialist Team
We look forward to partnering with you in 2026, and welcome your input:
Justin Scicluna (Health & Physical Education) justin.scicluna@education.vic.gov.au
What a busy few weeks we have had in the Health & Physical Education Curriculum!
2026 House Captains
Coolibah: Lucas & Isabelle Waratah: Juneau & Sullivan
Wattle: Aylah and Lincoln Mulga: Elliot & Evie
House Points:
Congratulations to Waratah for winning the Term Two house point challenge. Your Term Three free dress day will be on Friday 16th October
Term Three has been another busy and active term in Physical Education and Health, with students across all year levels continuing to develop their skills, teamwork and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Foundation:
During Term Three, our Foundation students have continued to develop their fundamental movement and teamwork skills through a range of fun and engaging activities. Students focused on dribbling, kicking and working cooperatively as part of a team, developing their coordination, control and confidence with the ball. In Health, students completed a portfolio task exploring emotions and feelings, learning to recognise and communicate how they feel and identifying strategies that can help them manage different emotions. It has been fantastic to see our Foundation students growing in confidence and supporting one another throughout the term.
Year One
Our Year One students have been building their ball-handling and teamwork skills throughout Term Three. Students developed their ability to dribble with control and work effectively as part of a team, with a strong focus on cooperation, communication and encouraging others. In Health, students completed a portfolio task focused on packing a healthy lunch, exploring the importance of making healthy food choices and identifying foods that help keep our bodies healthy and active. Well done to our Year One students for their enthusiasm and positive approach to learning!
Year Two
During Term Three, our Year Two students have continued to develop a range of fundamental movement and ball skills. Students worked on dribbling, chest and bounce passing, and striking through push passing (which progressed to a game of indoor hockey), developing their hand-eye coordination, accuracy and control. They also explored how to work effectively with others during games and activities. In Health, students completed a portfolio task focusing on what makes them unique, celebrating their individual qualities, interests, strengths and characteristics. It was wonderful to see students embracing what makes them different and recognising the positive qualities they bring to our school community.
Year Three/Four
This term, the Year Three/Four students revisited their Term One fitness and skill test results, using their previous results to improve their performance. It was fantastic to see students challenging themselves, celebrating their progress and demonstrating a growth mindset throughout the program.
The students also participated in a three-week volleyball program. The purpose of the program was to create exposure to the sport and develop their volleyball skills through a fun and engaging volleyball program. Students worked on key skills including serving, digging, setting, movement and teamwork, while building their confidence and understanding of the game.
Year Five/Six
This term, the Year Five/Six students revisited their Term One fitness and skill test results, using their previous results to improve their performance. It was fantastic to see students challenging themselves, celebrating their progress and demonstrating a growth mindset throughout the program.
The students also participated in a three-week volleyball program. The purpose of the program was to create exposure to the sport and develop their volleyball skills through a fun and engaging volleyball program. Students worked on key skills including serving, digging, setting, movement and teamwork, while building their confidence and understanding of the game.
Term Three Events
Division AFL Girls, Netball
Well done to our Division Netball team who competed against some strong opposition. The students demonstrated excellent teamwork, communication and perseverance throughout the day. They represented our school proudly and continued to show great sportsmanship both on and off the court. The girls were super close to progressing to the region stage but fell short on the day. Congratulations to all players!
Congratulations to our students who represented Upwey South Primary School at the Division AFL competition. Our team showed fantastic teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout the day. It was wonderful to see students putting their skills into practice, supporting one another and competing with a positive attitude. Well done to everyone involved.
Region T-Ball
A huge congratulations to our students who progressed through to the Region T-Ball competition. The team competed against some of the best schools in the region and showed great skill, enthusiasm and teamwork. It was fantastic to see our students encouraging each other and giving their best throughout the competition. We are very proud of their efforts and the way they represented our school!
District & Division Athletics
It has been another fantastic term of athletics for our students, with a number of students representing our school at both the District and Division Athletics Carnivals.
Our students competed across a range of track and field events, including sprints, middle-distance races, hurdles, relays and field events. It was wonderful to see students challenging themselves, demonstrating perseverance and giving their best effort throughout each event.
Thank you to all the students for their hard work, positive attitudes and sportsmanship. We look forward to celebrating the continued success of our athletes as they progress through the competition pathway.
Term Three Photos
Aerobics National Championships
A huge congratulations to our sport aerobics team - '5,6,7... W8'- who competed in the FISAF Sport Aerobics National Championships over the weekend, in the Gold Coast. There were lots of nerves, but they were unmatched to the number of smiles. The team did an amazing job and should be so proud of themselves for all they have achieved this season!
Upcoming Events Term Four 2026
Year Five/Six District Summer Sport Sport - Wednesday 7th October
Year Five/Six Region Hooptime (Select students) - Wednesday October 14th @ State Basketball Centre
Year Three/Six Region Athletics - Thursday 22nd October
Upwey High Volleyball Cup - Friday 13th November (Select Year 56 students) @ Upwey High School
Year Three/Four Region Hooptime (Select students) - TBC