HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Year 9 students have been busy taking on a new program called SHIELD. The aim of the program is to build students confidence and skills in a range of activities and real-life opportunities including running sports tournaments, getting involved in the local community and navigating the city.  

During Term 1 and 4 students get to participate in a sport of their choice and earn house points in an interhouse competition known as SEPEP. Students are split into teams and work on a range of skills before playing their tournament for points.  

Below you can see students participating in Volleyball and Netball, two extremely popular sports. Soccer and other sports including recreational activities like chess are also running. The recent wet weather has not dampened spirits with games beginning last week. It is fantastic to see students from a range of classes working together against a common goal.  

Year 9 Mind, Body, Soul students have also been busy experiencing some other recreational activities. This week we had the lovely Em from ‘The Jungle Body’ come out and run a 45-minute dance workout. The aim of Jungle Body is for students to move their body in ways that they feel comfortable with. You do not need to be a dancer to get involved. It was a hard workout, but students are commended for getting outside their comfort zone and trying something new. We cannot wait to have Em back for our 2nd session later in the semester. 

In a recent dress up day, Year 12 Physical Education students were exploring ‘Summation of Momentum’ in class. Their teacher Andy U’ren loves maintaining a prominent level of practical tasks that assist students in applying their theoretical knowledge. Below students were playing a game of Basketball but had to remain seated. They could pick up their chairs and move around however when defending they could not pick up their chair or use their legs. Students then discussed why each of our body parts play such a vital role in daily movements, not only sport. Students also explored how much force and momentum was gained by using only their arms, and or their entire body.  

Volleycoach – Volleyball Academy Wants YOU!  

Are you interested in learning a new sport? Or brushing up on some skills. Learn how to spike, set, dig, serve, and block with Australis most experienced junior coaches. In 2023 the Volleycoach Academy, located at Dorset Primary School, Croydon are open to taking on more junior athletes in March and April.  

To register players should be 7 – 18 years of age, be keen to learn and ready to have fun. Training runs on Monday evenings from 5.30 pm onwards depending on which group you are selected in. No previous experience required, just come along for some fun. To register contact danhigginsau@hotmail.com 

Stephanie Todd  

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION KEY LEARNING HEAD.