Physical Education News
Dear Parents and Families,
Welcome back to another action-packed PE Newsletter! We have seen so much progress throughout this term and the students are smashing it!
Congratulations to our State Athletic representatives Saanvi and Sierra for their achievements at the State Athletics Carnival! Sierra came 1st in Shotput and came 2nd in Discus! Amazing achievement!!
Preps, Grade One and Grade Two
The Preps, Ones are currently working on their clicking skills. They have focused on making sure they take a big stride, landing their foot next to the ball, kicking the ball with the back of their foot, and using a backswing to kick the ball with power. They have also completed their Fundamental Motor Skill testing this week, which shows how well students can move and transition throughout different movements.
The Twos are currently practicing their two-handed strike off a tee. They have been focusing on keeping their eyes on the ball and swinging through, creating double vs with their arms when they swing through. They have also completed their Fundamental Movement Skills assessment which shows how well students can move and transition throughout different movements.
Grade 3s to 6s
Grades 3 and 4 have continued their striking and fielding units by playing games of tee ball and learning the skills that come with it. The 3s have been focusing on efficient fielding through the use of relay fielding. The 4s have been focusing on tag outs through unforced and forced runs. The 3/4s have also completed their FMS assessment, which shows how well students can transition through various movements.
The Grades 5s are continuing their cricket development with a focus on batting and moving into game strategy. The students have been practicing their striking and finding gaps to increase runs. They have also worked on their fielding techniques to restrict run scoring. They have also completed their FMS assessment, which shows how well students can transition through various movements.
The Grade 6s have been practicing their softball skills. They have had an extra focus on fielding with the gloves to be able to be efficient when fielding and move the ball quickly. They have also completed their FMS assessment, which shows how well students can transition through various movements.
Missing Footy?
AFL Victoria will be offering an After School Auskick & Superkick Program on the 30th of October every Thursday at 5:00pm - 6:00pm for a 5-week program! The program only costs $55 for each child.
It will be held at the Goddard Street Reserve Oval. We encourage all participants and parents to come along and see how the Auskick & Superkick program is run.
What are the benefits:
- Run by AFL Staff Members
- When signing up, they will receive a yellow or pink football
- They will receive a certificate at the end of the program
- Giveaways at the end of the program will be received
- 5 weeks of fun!
Auskick Age 4-7:
Register - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/f728e5
🔹 Auskick (for ages 4-6) – A fun, introductory program designed to help younger kids develop basic AFL skills in a supportive, friendly environment.
Superkick 8-12:
Register - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/baabcf
🔹Superkick (for ages 7-12) – Aimed at kids who are ready to take their AFL skills to the next level, focusing on skill development and team play.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email marlon.carub@afl.com.au
