Physical Education

As we head into the final term of 2026, our students are ready for another term filled with movement, learning and plenty of opportunities to get active. Term 4 will provide students with the chance to apply and extend the skills they have developed throughout the year while taking part in a range of engaging physical activities.

Our PE lessons will continue to encourage students to challenge themselves, work collaboratively and develop positive sporting behaviours. Through games and activities, students will be encouraged to demonstrate teamwork, resilience, respect and sportsmanship, while celebrating their own progress and the achievements of others.

We look forward to an exciting final term and seeing our students finish the year strong — giving their best, supporting one another and, most importantly, enjoying being active!

Important dates:

Monash-Waverley Division Athletics (Select students in Years 4 –6)– Wednesday 7th October
Waverley Central District Year 3 and 4 Cricket Gala Day – Tuesday 20th October

Prep

In Term Four, our Prep students will continue to develop their movement skills, coordination and confidence. During a Target Sports unit, students will develop their accuracy, control and concentration through a range of fun activities involving throwing, rolling and aiming at different targets. In Gymnastics, students will explore a variety of balances, jumps, rolls, movements and sequences. They will develop their strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness while learning to move safely and confidently. Our Student Voice weeks will give students opportunities to share their ideas, make choices and have an active role in their Physical Education learning. Students will be encouraged to communicate what they enjoy, what they would like to learn and how they can work together to make PE a positive experience for everyone. We look forward to seeing our Preps continue to grow in confidence, develop new skills and finish the year with plenty of movement, creativity and fun!

Curriculum Links:

Practise fundamental movement skills in active play and minor games, in indoor, outdoor and aquatic settings (VC2HPFM01)
Follow rules to promote fair play and inclusion in a range of physical activities (VC2HPFM04)
Explore different ways of moving their body safely when manipulating objects and moving through space (VC2HPFM02)
Participate safely in a range of activities in outdoor environments and aquatic settings and explore the benefits of being physically active (VC2HPFM03)

Key Vocabulary:

Balance, target, taking turns

Year 1 and 2

In Term Four, our Year 1 and 2 students will continue to build their movement skills, confidence and understanding of how to move effectively. In Target Sports, students will develop greater accuracy, control and consistency as they practise sending objects towards a range of stationary and moving targets. Through Gymnastics, students will extend their movement vocabulary by exploring balances, rolls, jumps, turns and travelling movements. They will begin to combine these skills into simple sequences, focusing on control, coordination, strength, flexibility and safe movement. Our Student Voice weeks will encourage students to take greater ownership of their learning in Physical Education. They will have opportunities to share ideas, make choices, reflect on their learning and contribute to activities that interest and challenge them. This will support students to become more confident, independent and active participants in PE. We look forward to seeing our Year 1 and 2 students continue to challenge themselves, apply their skills and develop greater confidence and independence as they finish the year!

Curriculum Links:

Practise fundamental movement skills and apply them in a variety of movement situations, including indoor, outdoor and aquatic settings (VC2HP2M01)
Investigate different ways of moving their body and manipulating objects and space, and draw conclusions about their effectiveness (VC2HP2M02)
Apply strategies to work cooperatively when participating in physical activities (VC2HP2M05)

Key Vocabulary:

Motorbike landing, star jump, aim, accuracy

Year 3 and 4

In Term Four, our Year 3 and 4 students will continue to develop their movement skills, confidence and understanding of how to participate effectively in physical activities. In Cricket, students will develop their throwing, catching, batting and bowling skills, with a focus on accuracy, control, technique and decision-making during modified games. Through Gymnastics, students will explore and combine balances, rolls, jumps, turns and travelling movements to create sequences that demonstrate coordination, strength, flexibility, control and safe movement. Our Student Voice weeks will encourage students to take greater ownership of their learning in Physical Education. Students will have opportunities to share ideas, make choices, reflect on their progress and contribute to activities that interest and challenge them. This will support students to become more confident, responsible and independent participants in PE. We look forward to seeing our Year 3 and 4 students challenge themselves, apply their skills and finish the year with confidence and enthusiasm!

Curriculum Links:

Practise and apply basic movement strategies to achieve movement outcomes (VC2HP4M02)
Participate in physical activities to explore how their body feels and describe how regular physical activity helps the body stay healthy and well (VC2HP4M05)
Perform a range of roles in respectful ways to achieve successful outcomes in group or team movement activities (VC2HP4M10)

Key Vocabulary:

Control, technique, flexibility

Year 5 and 6

In Term Four, our Year 5 and 6 students will further strengthen their skills, tactical understanding and confidence across a range of physical activities. In Cricket, students will focus on refining their batting, bowling, throwing and catching techniques while developing greater consistency, accuracy and awareness of game situations. They will apply these skills during modified games, making decisions and working collaboratively with teammates. In Gymnastics, students will develop and perform more complex movement sequences by linking balances, rolls, jumps, turns and travelling actions. They will focus on demonstrating control, coordination, strength, flexibility, creativity and safe movement practices. During our Student Voice weeks, students will be encouraged to take an active role in shaping their Physical Education experiences. They will share ideas, make decisions, reflect on their learning and identify ways to challenge themselves. These experiences will encourage greater independence, leadership and responsibility. We look forward to seeing our Year 5 and 6 students demonstrate their skills, embrace challenges and finish the year positively!

Curriculum Links:

Participate in physical activities to investigate the body’s response to different levels of intensity (VC2HP6M05)
Create and perform a variety of movement sequences, modifying the movement elements of time, effort, space, people and objects (VC2HP6M04)
Transfer familiar movement strategies to different movement situations (VC2HP6M02)

Key Vocabulary:

Sequences, coordination, controlled movements

How can you support your child’s Physical Education learning at home?  

Toss a ball in the air and see how many times you can catch the ball in the air without dropping it. Increase the height as you get more confident. Count how many times you can clap before it lands back in your hands
Use a wall to rebound a tennis ball to practise catching and fielding a ball. Roll and throw the ball from shorter and longer distances.
Practise stretching, breathing and balance techniques. Scan the QR code to access the guided activity.