HPE News (Health and Physical Education)
End Of Term 1:
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund applications for 2026
Share information about the fund with parents and carers, so they can apply. Submit application forms for families by 3 July 2026
Due date
03 Jul 2026
due in 93 days
Edition date
27/01/2026
School audience
Principals and assistant principals
Business managers
School type
All schools
Applications are open for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF). The CSEF helps eligible families cover the cost of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
Payment amounts for eligible families this year have increased to $400 for primary and secondary school students. This is up from $154 and $256 respectively.
An information flyer about the CSEF is available for you to share with parents and carers through your school communication channels. The information sheet is available in 16 languages other than English.
Action required
Encourage families to return completed CSEF application forms to your school by Friday 26 June 2026.
Schools must submit the forms to the department through the CSEF system (education login required) by Friday 3 July 2026.
Schools can copy applications from 2025 to 2026 within the CSEF system. Do not complete a new application for students who received financial assistance from the program in 2025, unless there has been a change in their family circumstances.
Before rolling over any 2025 applications to 2026, ensure the student is still attending your school.
Eligibility
Families are eligible to apply for the CSEF if they have a valid means-tested concession card.
Foster parents and students aged 16 years and over who are considered mature minors and hold a valid concession card are also eligible to apply.
There is also a special consideration category for recently arrived asylum seeker and refugee families.
Policy, guidance and resources
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Find out more
For more information, contact the CSEF Helpdesk:
- phone: 1800 060 970
- email: csef@education.vic.gov.au
Noor Jenkins
Sports Teacher
Year 12 SAC
Today our two Year 12 Physical Education classes completed their first School Assessed Coursework (SAC) for Unit 3, Area of Study 1. This assessment represents the culmination of weeks of dedicated learning, revision, and application of key concepts explored throughout the term.
In the lead-up to today, students have shown a strong commitment to their studies—engaging in class discussions, completing practice questions, revising content, and seeking feedback to strengthen their understanding. Their efforts have been evident in the way they have approached their preparation, demonstrating both resilience and a genuine desire to achieve their best.
Unit 3 AOS 1 challenges students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical contexts, requiring not only content recall but also linking their theoretical knowledge to participation and performance.
We are proud of the maturity and focus they displayed during today’s SAC. Regardless of the outcome, the effort, persistence, and positive approach to learning shown by our students are achievements in themselves.
VCE Physical Education – Unit 1: The Musculoskeletal System, Injuries and Illness.
Our year 11 VCE Physical Education students have been exploringUnit 1: The Musculoskeletal System, Injuries and Illness, with a focus on the role of physical aids that support the musculoskeletal system such as protective equipment, taping and braces. The attached photo shows students fully equipped in hockey protective gear, providing a practical and engaging example of how athletes minimise injury risk in high-speed, contact sports.
Throughout this unit, students examine common musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations, and investigate how these injuries occur. By analysing sports like hockey, students are able to see real-world applications of injury prevention strategies, including the use of protective equipment such as shin guards, mouthguards, gloves and helmets. This links directly to their understanding of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons, and how these structures can be injured or protected during movement.
It has been fantastic to see students making strong connections between theory and practice, using hands-on experiences to deepen their understanding of how to stay safe and active in sport.
Year 8 Physical Education – Net and Wall Unit
Year 8 students have recently begun our Net and Wall unit in Physical Education. Over the next few weeks, classes will focus on developing key racquet sport skills through activities and modified games such as badminton, pickleball, table tennis and tennis. Students will be practising important techniques including serving, rallying, positioning, and shot control.
As part of this unit, students will be assessed during class on their racquet sport skills and their ability to apply these skills in game situations. The focus will be on strategies and tactics, skill development - serving, returning and receiving, and demonstrating good sportsmanship and teamwork.
The unit aims to build students’ confidence when using racquets while also encouraging teamwork, communication, and positive participation in practical lessons.
We are looking forward to seeing students continue to develop their skills and enjoy this active and engaging unit.
Jacinta Wallis
HPE KLA Leader