HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

It has been a busy start to the year with sport, and health is our top priority as we head into the winter months.  

Athletics Carnival 

Nothing beats a chilly winters day and an Athletics Carnival to get hearts racing. From novelty events like ‘who can kick the longest’? to the standard track and field events – shot put, high jump, 100m sprints and relays. The question is, who will come out on top? Can Baan House do it again just like in 2021. Or will they be overtaken by Ngawan or Biik House. I guess we will have to wait and see!  

Again, It was a fantastic day full of house spirit and colour throughout and I would like to congratulate all students who participated in the athletic events or just came along for the day to support their friends.  

Year 7 Health  

Peer support continues this semester with our wonderful Year 10 Leaders assisting with transitioning the Year 7’s into a routine. Students have worked through lessons on making friends, bullying, where to seek help and how to assist a friend in need. Vital skills to learn once again after being remote for so long. Later this term students will begin to explore the difference between good versus poor health, a beginner’s guide to nutrition and body image.  

Year 8  

In Physical Education students have been exploring new and exciting games from around the globe and participating in sports that recognise those who live with a disability. Our Cultural and Disability unit enables students to immerse themselves into working with either a physical or psychological impairment, not only to develop empathy and understanding, but to further enhance their fine motor skills and use of their 5 senses. Below are some students from 8I who had their final lesson in their unit where they explored games such as Kubb (a Viking game), Finska and Quoits. Students had to set up their activity, read the instructions and begin playing with little help from the teacher. Well done Year 8’s! 

Year 10 and 11 Exams 

Beginning in Week 6 on Thursday 2nd June, are the Year 10 and 11 Exams for Unit 1 subjects and elective subjects. I would like to wish all students the best of luck in their studies. It is a valuable time to revise your work and seek extra assistance on revision and assessment questions, in the lead up to exams. If you need your teacher, please remember to reach out on Microsoft Teams or Email.  

Year 10 Health and Human Development  

Students have been exploring pre-requisites of health. Last week students looked at the importance of Peace and how it can impact on a country’s health and wellbeing, and on an individual level. Students were set a challenge to draw the Internal Day of Peace symbol by watching a YouTube tutorial video. I am in awe of their beautiful drawings! Well done Year 10 students, you showed great resilience, even those of you who weren’t confident drawers.  

Stephanie Todd 

Health & PE Key Learning Head