Physical Education

P.E March Newsletter 2025

Foundation

Our Foundation students have had a great start in PE! This term, they are learning important routines, understanding boundary lines, and playing new games like Scarecrow Tiggy. These activities help them move safely and work together. We are focusing on the FMS skill of running using three simple steps: eyes forward, big steps, and robot arms. This helps students improve their movement and confidence while running.

Later in the term, we will introduce the vertical jump. Students will practice jumping high, using their arms for power, and landing safely. These activities make PE fun while helping students build important movement skills. We are excited to see their progress and encourage families to support active play at home!

Year 1 and 2

Our Year 1 and Year 2 students have been working hard in PE! They recently completed their running assessment, where they focused on keeping their eyes forward, taking big steps, and using their arms to run efficiently. It has been great to see their progress and confidence grow.

This term, we are introducing ball bounce, also known as dribbling. Students are learning to control the ball using four key steps: eyes on the ball, knees bent, froggy fingers, and hip-height bouncing. These steps help them develop coordination and control while keeping the ball steady.

Year 1 Focus: Students are practicing bouncing the ball at hip height while keeping their eyes on it.

Year 2 Focus: Students are working on controlled dribbling while moving and maintaining steady bounces.

We are excited to see their skills improve and encourage them to keep practicing at home!

Year 3 and 4

For our Year 3 and Year 4 students our main focus is on the forehand strike in tennis. Students are learning key steps to improve their technique, and this skill will be assessed. To begin, they are practicing the handshake grip, where they hold the racquet like they are shaking hands with it using their dominant hand, while their non-dominant hand supports underneath. Next, they focus on standing side-on with the ball positioned in front of them and punching it directly forward. Keeping a straight arm is important, helping to create an L shape with the racquet for better control. When striking, they follow the sequence of dropping the ball, letting it bounce, and then hitting it as it rises. Lastly, they ensure a complete follow-through, finishing their strike with the racquet over their shoulder.

Year 3 Focus: Practicing the basic forehand strike with control and accuracy.

Year 4 Focus: Applying the forehand strike in small tennis games to improve movement and strategy.

We encourage students to continue practicing at home and look forward to seeing their progress!

Year 5 and 6

Our Year 5 and Year 6 students have successfully completed their assessment of the two-handed side-on strike in cricket. It was great to see their improvement in stance, grip, and striking power.

Now, we are moving on to the forehand strike in tennis. Students are refining their technique by ensuring proper grip, body positioning, and follow-through to generate power and accuracy in their shots. They are practicing the handshake grip, where they hold the racquet like shaking hands with it using their dominant hand. They stand side-on with the ball in front of them, striking it directly forward with a straight arm to form an L shape. They follow the sequence of dropping the ball, letting it bounce, and hitting it as it rises while ensuring a complete follow-through with the racquet finishing over their shoulder.

Year 5 students are focusing on consistency and control, learning how to rally effectively and maintain steady ball movement during gameplay.

Year 6 students are advancing their skills by incorporating movement and strategy, working on positioning and shot placement to play more competitive points.

We encourage students to continue practicing at home and look forward to seeing their progress in this exciting unit!