What’s been happening in PE
We have had a wonderful start to Term 1 in Physical Education at Highvale Primary School. It has been fantastic to see all students across all year levels settling into PE routines, building positive relationships, and engaging enthusiastically in their lessons.
Our Prep students have had a fantastic introduction to PE in their first weeks at school. They have been learning how to move safely in the space, follow instructions, and participate in fun games that build confidence, listening skills, and teamwork. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and willingness to try new activities as they begin their PE journey.
All students across the school have been working together to establish clear expectations for our PE lessons, discussing what learning should look like, feel like, and sound like in an active environment. They have also explored how to demonstrate our SWPBS values during cooperative and competitive games. These experiences have encouraged teamwork, positive sportsmanship, and respectful communication, while continuing to develop fundamental movement skills.
As we look ahead to the remainder of the term, students will be developing their striking and fielding skills through games of teeball, while also learning the rules and strategies of the game. Through these lessons, students will build coordination, teamwork, and game awareness in a fun and supportive environment.
In the lead-up to our whole-school sports carnival, students will also begin practising a range of carnival events during their PE sessions to help them feel confident and prepared for the day.
It has been fantastic to see such positive engagement across the school, and we are looking forward to a fun, active, and successful year ahead.
District Swimming
On Thursday the 12th of February, a number of our talented students proudly represented Highvale Primary School at the Gardiners District Swimming event. It was a fantastic day of competition, with students demonstrating determination, resilience, and excellent sportsmanship in the pool.
We would like to congratulate the following students who competed on the day: Roger Zhao, Jasper Li, Adorna Lai, Claire Yap, Tiya Thananjeyan, Cici Sun, Claire Han, Eline Wang, Xin Xin Dai, Mishkaat Ali, Aadhi Selvan, Saijan Thananjeyan, Stella Baker, Sara Li, Khloe Leap, Cassie Han, Victoria Zhao, Kaiyan Dai, Lilly Yurtbasi, Mirabelle Lin, Senuth Wickramatunga, Keitarou Sau, Eelon Lim and Faith Chan.
A special congratulations to our placegetters:
- Jasper Li - 2nd, U9/10 Boys Backstroke
- Claire Yap - 2nd, U9/10 Girls Breaststroke and Butterfly
- Cassie Han - 1st, U11 Girls Backstroke and Butterfly
- Mishkaat Ali - 2nd, U11 Boys Breaststroke
- Faith Chan - 2nd, U12 Girls Freestyle and Butterfly
U11 Girls Freestyle Relay Team (Kaiyan Dai, Lilly Yurtbasi, Victoria Zhao and Mirabelle Lin) - 3rd place
Students who placed in the top two will now progress to Division level. Further information will be sent out via Compass to the families of these students.
Each student should be incredibly proud of their efforts and the way they represented our school. We are so proud of their commitment and the positive attitude they displayed throughout the event. Well done to all involved!
