Curriculum Programs 

Physical Education 

The FLC students have been enthusiastically participating in hockey, hurdling, relays and basketball activities.  They have learned how to use the hockey stick safely and hurdle using a leaping technique. Students have continued to improve their understanding of taking turns in running relays.  Each student was given many opportunities to refine their bouncing and dribbling skills. These activities were part of the recent Mini Olympics which were held to celebrate the Paris Olympics.  Students need to understand that skills learnt in physical education classes, can also relate to sporting events on a larger scale, even on a world stage. It was fantastic to see them joining in activities with confidence.

The FLC and JLC students are also enjoying their fitness routines to build their appreciation for moving their bodies.   You could do this as a family together!!!  This is a whole term focus.

FLC Fitness  Routine Term 3 

1. Windmill –  10 each leg

2.  Cross Crawl 10 x each leg

3. Side Bends 10 each side 

4. Square Jumping Try and make 4 squares.

JLC Fitness Fanatics!!  - Term 3

1. Under your partner through the legs and High 5!

Find a partner. 

2. Over Arm Throw and Catch 

Use a ball. Aim at a target 3 – 4 steps away. 

Don’t forget to step forward with opposite foot 

3. Skipping 

Get a skipping rope and practise turning and jumping over the rope.     Use a rope or a hoop.

4. Star Jump   Remember to start with your feet together and then jump to make a star shape.

How many star jumps can you do in one minute?    

MLC and SLC

During PE sessions, all students in the MLC and SLC have been given challenges to improve their knowledge with fitness education and perseverance.   Throughout the initial part of Term 3 the main game the students have been learning is European Handball.  This game will be played during the Paris Olympic Games.  The French Men’s and Women’s teams are current World Champions. Students will learn this fact and gain an appreciation for the rules, skills and strategies required to play the game. An essential part of Physical Education is for the students to understand the relationship between skills learned in class and their ability to transfer these skills and knowledge to sporting activities in the local community and larger events. 

During Weeks 3 to 6, the students will record the development of their skill challenge. The challenge is to become an Amazing Athlete.  They will be exposed to the comparison of persistence and resilience levels required of an Olympic athlete.    They will use stopwatches to assist with accurate record keeping. 

Here is a copy of the chart your child or children in the MLC and SLC will participate in.  They will work collaboratively with their small teams during this activity. 

Challenge to becoming better, faster and stronger!!   

Mrs Wendy Griffiths

Physical Education

(Springvale Campus)