PDHPE
Welcome to PDHPE for Term 3 at Mater Dei. Staff have prepared well over the holidays and are looking forward to another rewarding term.
Year 7 classes are continuing to develop their Cheerleading routines for the first 3 weeks of Term 3. Routines are being developed in small groups and combine dance and gymnastic skills that were taught at the end of Term 2. We look forward to seeing students work together to create some amazing routines.
From week 4, students can expect to participate in Netball, Basketball and European Handball. Inside the classroom, Year 7 have started working through a unit that focuses on Healthy Food Choices which will further develop their understanding of health and how food choices can influence their overall wellbeing.
Year 8 have recently started investigating the unit “Be Smart, Don’t Start”. Throughout this term students will recognise the health implications associated with issues such as Vaping and Alcohol use. Students will empower themselves with information and protective strategies to minimise harm. These issues are extremely relevant as students move through adolescence and we encourage you to view and read through your child’s work during this time.
In practical lessons, students will be participating in Newcomb ball, Volleyball and Mini Tennis.
Year 9 students will participate in League Tag and AFL during Term 3. They will take part in a range of matches and small sided activities, whilst learning new skills with our games sense approach to learning.
In the classroom, students have begun a new unit called ‘Protecting Myself and others’. Within this unit, students will examine healthy relationships and how positive attitudes and behaviours can effectively promote health, safety and wellbeing. They will also develop and apply skills to effectively manage challenging personal and social situations.
Year 10 students will be involved in a thought-provoking unit based on peer and social influences. The lessons are designed to help students understand how their peers and social expectations can influence their decision making and overall health. There will be a particular focus on driving and technology use.
In practical lessons, students will be participating in a Sofcrosse unit for the first 4 weeks. Following this, students begin a unit on dance. They will learn and perform the Cha Cha with a partner of their choice.
This term the Year 9 Child Studies students will be completing a unit called ‘Caring for a Child’. This will involve lots of practical experience in swaddling, bathing, feeding and nappy changing.
Last term, Year 10 Child Studies students enjoyed a unit that focused on adequate nutrition for babies and young children. Students enjoyed planning a ‘birthday party’ which included preparing healthy party food and decorating birthday cakes. There were lots of amazing creations! This term students further develop their understanding of how media and technology can impact young children.
Mrs Stacey Curran | Acting PDHPE KLA Leader
