Health & Physical Education

Communicating with the Specialist Team

We look forward to partnering with you in 2022, and welcome your input:

Justin Scicluna justin.scicluna@education.vic.gov.au

Curriculum Update

Foundation: The focus for this Term will be to further enhance the students Fundamental Movement and Motor skills. The goal will be to create exposure to both the underarm and overarm throw techniques. The students will then apply these techniques to a variety of activities and practise each throwing style with different objects e.g. bean bags, tennis balls and basketballs.

As a part of the health curriculum the Foundation students will explore and identify a range of different emotions and develop an understanding of how they can express these emotions with visual images.

Year One/Two: The focus for this term will be to refine and practise the Fundamental Motor and movement skills. The predominate focus will be around enhancing the students confidence with throwing both underarm and overarm. They will apply learned techniques to each skill then apply them to activities which will grow their confidence and challenge them.

The Level 1-2 students will also work on building their cooperative team skills as they engage in activities which require them to working with other class members. This is an important skill to develop as it is something they will require in their weekend sports or in life activities.

As a part of the health curriculum the students will focus on unpacking our core school values (Respect, Responsibility and Resilience) and how they play an important role in both our schooling and sporting lives.

Year Three/Four: The focus for this Term will cover two areas of Sport. The first area is around the stick and ball component and encompasses the game Lacrosse. Students will participate in a four week program which looks at developing the key skills of scooping, catching and throwing. These skills will then be applied to a modified game of Lacrosse

The second are of learning will encompass the field events attached to Athletics e.g. High Jump, Long Jump, Discuss and Shot Put. All of these events will call upon the students fine and gross motor skill sets and enhance the students understanding of their importance.

As a part of the Health Curriculum students will examine how success, challenge and failure strengthen personal identity. Within these learnings they will develop an understanding of what emotions can surfaced based on these obstacles and/or outcomes.

Year Five/Six: The focus for this Term will cover two areas of Sport. The first area is around the stick and ball component and encompasses the game Lacrosse. Students will participate in a four week program which looks at developing the key skills of scooping, catching and throwing. These skills will then be applied to a modified game of Lacrosse

Regional Tennis

On Monday 9th May Will Cartwright, Jade McCulloch and Jake Walker represented out school at the ERM Tennis Tournament. Progressing to this stage is an achievement in itself. The standard at the EMR events rises significantly and talent on display is phenomenal. All three of our students gave it their all and should be commended for their efforts. A special mention to Jake Walker who progressed through the group stage after winning some of his matches. Congratulations Will, Jade and Jake.

Jade McCulloch "It was very challenging"

Will Cartwright "It was a fun experience and something you can look forward to"

Jake Walker "I strived to win the event, but there was a lot of strong competition"

Upcoming Events

Friday May 13 - Whole School House Cross Country Event

Monday May 16-20 - Foundation-2 Swimming Program

Thursday 6 June - Level 5-6 Winter Sport

USPS House Cross Country Event

Dear Parents/Carers of Upwey South Primary School,

All students in levels F – 6 will be taking part in the House Colour Cross Country Carnival being conducted on school grounds on Friday the 13th of May 2022. A reserve day is also scheduled for Monday 16th of May 2022 should the need to postpone the first day due to inclement weather.

Students in Levels 3-6 are required to complete this carnival to be in contention to qualify for the district cross country carnival on the 27th of May 2022 @ Crystalbrook Park in Emerald. The top eight students in each age group in both boys and girls will qualify for the district carnival. Student will receive further details in regards to the District stage in the following week.

Times of the races at school (approximately) will be:

Boys and Girls 9/10 year old's – 10.45am – 11:15am and will run 2km

Boys and Girls 11, 12/13 year old's – 11:20am – 12:00pm and will run 3km

Boys and Girls F-2 – 12:00pm and will complete one lap of the course

All students are encouraged to participate, regardless of whether they walk the track with a friend or run/jog the track. There is no cost to participate in this school-level event.

Clothing for the day:

Students are encouraged to come dressed in their house colours for the duration of the day. If students have specific they wish to wear while running in the race, then they can change into this. School uniform is also fine to be worn on the day should families choose this option.

COVID Regulations:

Due to the DET guidelines parents who are intending to support their child/school on the day must sign-in to the office and present their vaccination certificate.

If any parents are able to assist with marshalling and directing the students on the track could you please email justin.scicluna@education.vic.gov.au. Please ensure that you provide a copy of your Working with Children Check (WWCC) and your Full Vaccination Status to the office and have both present with you on the day.

Kind Regards,

Justin Scicluna

Health & Physical Education Teacher