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PHYSICAL
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Teacher: Maddi Smart
TERM 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION OVERVIEW
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PLC |
SLC |
CLC |
YYLC |
Weeks 1 - 5 |
Target Throwing Using underarm and overarm throws to aim objects, such as balls and bean bags, at targets. |
Target Throwing Using underarm and overarm throws to aim objects, such as balls and bean bags, at targets. |
Volleyball Learning how to dig, spike, set and serve through fun games and activities. |
Volleyball Learning how to dig, spike, set and serve through fun games and activities. |
Weeks 6 - 7 |
Soccer Learning different ways to kick a soccer ball, then applying those skills in fun, competitive games. |
Soccer Learning different ways to kick a soccer ball, then applying those skills in fun, competitive games. |
Soccer Learning different ways to kick, juggle and dribble a soccer ball, then applying those skills in fun, competitive games. |
Soccer Learning different ways to kick, juggle and dribble a soccer ball, then applying those skills in fun, competitive games. |
Weeks 8 - 9 |
AFL Learning how to kick an AFL ball (drop punt) and then applying this skill in fun games. |
AFL Learning how to kick and mark an AFL ball and then applying these skills in fun games. |
AFL Learning how to kick, mark, bounce and handball an AFL ball and then applying these skills in fun games. |
AFL Learning how to kick, mark, bounce and handball an AFL ball and then applying these skills in fun games. |
Week 10 |
Student Choice Students choose the games we play as a fun way to finish off the term. |
Student Choice Students choose the games we play as a fun way to finish off the term. |
Student Choice Students choose the games we play as a fun way to finish off the term. |
At 5/6 Camp! |
TERM 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION TIMETABLE
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Session 1 |
Session 2 |
Session 3 |
Session 4 |
Session 5 |
Monday |
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YYLC 1 |
YYLC 5 |
SLC 4 - Aqua |
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Tuesday |
CLC 5 |
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PLC 2 - Pink |
SLC 1 - Tangerine |
YYLC 3 |
Wednesday |
YYLC 4 |
YYLC 2 |
CLC 1 |
SLC 3 - Emerald |
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Thursday |
CLC 2 |
CLC 4 |
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PLC 3 - Orange |
SLC 2 - Violet |
Friday |
ISS |
ISS |
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PLC 1 - Green |
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MILL PARK LEISURE SWIMMING PROGRAM
TERM 1 |
TERM 2 |
TERM 3 |
TERM 4 |
YYLC: Weeks 4 - 9 |
CLC: Weeks 2 - 7 |
SLC: Weeks 2 - 7 |
PLC: Weeks 2 - 7 |
Overview:
All students will participate in swimming lessons as part of the school’s Swimming and Water Safety Program in 2026. Lessons will be held at Mill Park Leisure, our new swim centre, which offers deeper pools and improved facilities to support student learning and skill development. Swimming lessons will take place weekly on Fridays over a six-week period. The program focuses on developing students’ swimming skills and water safety knowledge in a safe and supportive environment.
What Students Need Each Friday:
Students should wear their bathers under their school uniform and bring a swimming bag containing:
Curriculum Focus:
The Victorian Department of Education and Training’s Swimming and Water Safety Curriculum focuses on helping students be safe in, on and around water. The program teaches important life skills, rather than training students to become competitive swimmers.
All school swimming programs from Prep to Year 10 include four key components:
Pyjama / Clothed Swim Day:
As part of curriculum requirements, students will participate in a Pyjama/Clothed Swim Day during the final week of the program. Students will be required to bring light clothing or pyjamas to wear in the water on this day. Further information will be provided closer to the date.
Importance of Swimming Education:
Regular practice is essential for students to maintain their aquatic survival skills. The Department of Education and Training has made a commitment to mandatory swimming and water safety education for all students from Prep to Year 10.
All students will participate in swimming lessons as part of the school’s Swimming and Water Safety Program in 2026. Lessons will be held at Mill Park Leisure, our new swim centre, which offers deeper pools and improved facilities to support student learning and skill development. Swimming lessons will take place weekly on Fridays over a six-week period. The program focuses on developing students’ swimming skills and water safety knowledge in a safe and supportive environment.
What Students Need Each Friday:
Students should wear their bathers under their school uniform and bring a swimming bag containing:
- Goggles
- Swimming cap (optional)
- Towel
- Spare underwear and socks
Curriculum Focus:
The Victorian Department of Education and Training’s Swimming and Water Safety Curriculum focuses on helping students be safe in, on and around water. The program teaches important life skills, rather than training students to become competitive swimmers.
All school swimming programs from Prep to Year 10 include four key components:
- Underwater Skills
- Entries & Exits
- Stroke Development
- Water Safety
Pyjama / Clothed Swim Day:
As part of curriculum requirements, students will participate in a Pyjama/Clothed Swim Day during the final week of the program. Students will be required to bring light clothing or pyjamas to wear in the water on this day. Further information will be provided closer to the date.
Importance of Swimming Education:
Regular practice is essential for students to maintain their aquatic survival skills. The Department of Education and Training has made a commitment to mandatory swimming and water safety education for all students from Prep to Year 10.
TERM 3 MPPS WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS
EVENT |
DATE |
LOCATION |
Health & PE Day |
Wednesday 2nd September |
MPPS Community |
Team Colours Day |
Friday 11th September |
Central Plaza, Oval & Courts |
TERM 3 BRIDGE INN NORTH DISTRICT EVENTS
EVENT |
DATE |
VENUE |
BIN District Athletics Carnival |
Thursday 27th August |
Meadowglen Athletics Stadium |
Whittlesea Division Athletics Carnival |
Tuesday 8th September |
Meadowglen Athletics Stadium |
TERM 3 INTERSCHOOL SPORT FIXTURE
Interschool Sport (ISS) is a weekly sports competition where schools in the Bridge Inn North District play scheduled matches against each other in a variety of team sports. ISS runs across Terms 1, 2 and 3.
Term Three, 2026: Students will select a spring sport—Hot Shots Tennis, Volleyball or Bases Loaded Softball.
Term Three, 2026: Students will select a spring sport—Hot Shots Tennis, Volleyball or Bases Loaded Softball.
- ISS runs on Friday mornings between 9:30am – 10:30am.
- Home games will be held at MPPS on the Oval and Courts area.
- Families are welcome to attend home games.
Round |
Date |
Home or Away |
Versing |
1 |
24/7/26 |
Away |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School |
2 |
31/7/26 |
Away |
Donnybrook Primary School |
3 |
7/8/26 |
BYE |
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4 |
14/8/26 |
Home |
Ashley Park Primary School |
5 |
21/8/26 |
Home |
St Mary's Primary School |
6 |
28/8/26 |
Home |
Mernda Primary School (A) |
7 |
4/9/26 |
Away |
Hazel Glen College (A) |
SPORTS CLUB
3/4 Sports Club is run by Verona at lunchtime on Wednesdays and Fridays each week, while 5/6 Sports Club is run by Ryan at lunchtime on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week.
The Aims of Sports Club:
The Aims of Sports Club:
- To produce students’ individual best (learning as a whole person)
- Working in alignment with our school’s philosophy on Physical and Health Education
- To promote teamwork, including fair play
- Develop skills in collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and communication
- To create an environment where students have empathy for one another - CARE Values
- To promote student voice, giving students a chance to referee games and identify examples of students who demonstrate our CARE values - Daily CARE Captain awards
- A program that motivates and challenges students to achieve their full potential
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CARE CAPTAIN AWARD: At the end of each lunch time (game) the referees will award the CARE CAPTAIN BADGE (sticker) to the player that has best displayed the focus RRRR value of the day.
This student will then be the TEAM CAPTAIN for the following lunch time and be responsible for:
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