Health and Physical Education

 

Specialist Term 3, 2025
Curriculum Newsletter



Physical Education News
Term 3 Overview:
In Term 3, Foundation students will revisit and refine their catching and kicking skills through fun and purposeful games. Activities will emphasise coordination, persistence, and positive peer interactions.
Year 1 and 2 students will develop their forehand strike and overhand throw, learning about force, timing and direction. These skills will be applied in simple net, wall and court-style activities that promote cooperation, enjoyment and resilience.
Meanwhile, Levels 3 to 6 will engage in net, wall and court games, strengthening their hitting and positioning strategies while showing respect, inclusion, and leadership. They will participate in Netball coach led clinics run by Netball Victoria.
Run Club:
Run Club occurs Thursday from 8:40am until the music goes, on the oval. Grab your individually named Lap Card from your class folder. Run laps around the track, with each 200m lap earning you a stamp. Once you complete 5KM (Foundation) or 10KM (Year 1–6), you'll get a certificate at assembly. Thanks to our parent volunteers for stamping cards!
Sports Captain:
Our Sports Captain, Sebastian, will support our many sporting events at FPS, including handing out Run Club certificates and reporting on any special Physical Education events or happenings at Assembly.
Ascot Vale District School Sports Association (AVDSSA) Events:
Keep your eye out for my messages through the year regarding the many AVDSSA events. Sports and carnivals held over the year usually include: swimming, Summer and Winter Gala days, cross country, athletics, Year 5/6 basketball and Year 3/4 cricket

 

 Curriculum Essential Understandings Term 3

 PE Foundation

 PE Year 1/2
  • Uses catching and kicking skills with increasing control and coordination in a variety of activities.
  • Observes and describes simple movement patterns, identifying what helps them to be successful when catching and kicking.
  • Demonstrates teamwork and fair play by encouraging others and following group expectations in movement activities. 
  • Uses forehand striking and overhand throwing techniques with increasing control and accuracy in a variety of physical activities.
  • Explains how force, timing, and follow-through affect the success of striking and throwing.
  • Participates cooperatively in striking and throwing games by taking turns, communicating clearly, and encouraging others. 

 PE Year 3/4

 PE Year 5/6
  • Develops accuracy, control, and coordination when sending and returning objects in net, wall, and court games.
  • Recognises how movement patterns and court positioning affect gameplay and strategic decision-making.
  • Engages positively with teammates and opponents by showing fairness, sharing responsibility, and handling wins and losses respectfully.
  • Uses movement sequences, positioning, and timing to send and return objects with accuracy in net, wall and court-based games.
  • Explores how positioning, aiming and controlling force can help players keep the ball in play and outsmart opponents.
  • Works cooperatively with teammates by listening, sharing responsibilities, and showing patience during competitive games. 


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