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PHYSICAL
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Teacher: Maddi Smart
TERM 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION OVERVIEW
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PLC |
SLC |
CLC |
YYLC |
Weeks 1 - 5 |
Gymnastics Gym Fun - Launchpad |
Gymnastics Gym Fun - Launchpad |
Gymnastics Gym Skills - Launchpad |
Gymnastics Gym Skills - Launchpad |
Weeks 6 - 7 |
Assessment Athletic Skills Track |
Assessment Athletic Skills Track |
Assessment Athletic Skills Track |
Assessment Athletic Skills Track |
Weeks 8 - 10 |
Athletics Running, jumping and throwing skills |
Athletics Running, jumping and throwing skills |
District Athletics Try Out Running, jumping and throwing events |
District Athletics Try Out Running, jumping and throwing events |
Gymnastics Unit
Over the first five weeks, students will be participating in an exciting gymnastics unit using the Launchpad program. Lessons have been tailored to suit each age group, with Prep–Grade 2 students completing Gym Fun activities and Grade 3–6 students focusing on Gym Skills.
Throughout the unit, students will develop their fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance, and confidence through a range of engaging activities. These include creating body shapes (such as tuck, pike, star and rocket), balancing and moving on benches, and practising safe jumping and landing techniques.
Students will also explore rotations and movement patterns through activities like log rolls, forward and backward rolls, and for older students, more advanced skills such as egg rolls and cartwheels. Partner work will play an important role, with students supporting each other in balances and learning how to work safely and collaboratively.
In addition, students will take part in rhythmic gymnastics activities using equipment such as skipping ropes, hula hoops, and balls to create movement sequences.
By the end of the unit, students will combine their skills to create short routines, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and confidence in their movement abilities.
Assessment: Athletic Skills Track
Midway through the term, all year levels will prepare for and complete the Athletics Skills Track (AST) assessment. This obstacle course-style assessment includes up to eight movement skills performed in sequence, tailored to different age groups. Skills assessed may include rolling, bunny hopping, jumping, running, slalom movements, clambering, and crawling. Students will be scored based on speed and execution of these skills.
Athletics
At the end of the term, students will be participating in an athletics unit, developing their skills across a range of track and field events.Students in Grade 3–6 will take part in try-outs for the Bridge Inn North District Athletics event, which will be held in Term 3. During lessons, students will have the opportunity to practise and trial for a variety of events, including high jump, long jump, triple jump, sprints, hurdles, shot put, and discus. These sessions will focus on skill development, technique, and giving every student the chance to challenge themselves and perform at their best.
Students in Prep–Grade 2 will focus on building foundational skills through fun, engaging activities and games. They will be introduced to modified versions of athletics events, helping them develop confidence, coordination, and an understanding of basic techniques in a supportive environment.
Over the first five weeks, students will be participating in an exciting gymnastics unit using the Launchpad program. Lessons have been tailored to suit each age group, with Prep–Grade 2 students completing Gym Fun activities and Grade 3–6 students focusing on Gym Skills.
Throughout the unit, students will develop their fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance, and confidence through a range of engaging activities. These include creating body shapes (such as tuck, pike, star and rocket), balancing and moving on benches, and practising safe jumping and landing techniques.
Students will also explore rotations and movement patterns through activities like log rolls, forward and backward rolls, and for older students, more advanced skills such as egg rolls and cartwheels. Partner work will play an important role, with students supporting each other in balances and learning how to work safely and collaboratively.
In addition, students will take part in rhythmic gymnastics activities using equipment such as skipping ropes, hula hoops, and balls to create movement sequences.
By the end of the unit, students will combine their skills to create short routines, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and confidence in their movement abilities.
Assessment: Athletic Skills Track
Midway through the term, all year levels will prepare for and complete the Athletics Skills Track (AST) assessment. This obstacle course-style assessment includes up to eight movement skills performed in sequence, tailored to different age groups. Skills assessed may include rolling, bunny hopping, jumping, running, slalom movements, clambering, and crawling. Students will be scored based on speed and execution of these skills.
Athletics
At the end of the term, students will be participating in an athletics unit, developing their skills across a range of track and field events.Students in Grade 3–6 will take part in try-outs for the Bridge Inn North District Athletics event, which will be held in Term 3. During lessons, students will have the opportunity to practise and trial for a variety of events, including high jump, long jump, triple jump, sprints, hurdles, shot put, and discus. These sessions will focus on skill development, technique, and giving every student the chance to challenge themselves and perform at their best.
Students in Prep–Grade 2 will focus on building foundational skills through fun, engaging activities and games. They will be introduced to modified versions of athletics events, helping them develop confidence, coordination, and an understanding of basic techniques in a supportive environment.
TERM 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION TIMETABLE
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Session 1 |
Session 2 |
Session 3 |
Session 4 |
Session 5 |
Monday |
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CLC 4 |
CLC 1 |
YYLC 5 |
PLC 3 - Orange |
Tuesday |
YYLC 1 |
YYLC 4 |
SLC 1 - Tangerine |
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PLC 2 - Pink |
Wednesday |
CLC 5 |
CLC 2 |
YYLC 2 |
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SLC 2 - Violet |
Thursday |
YYLC 3 |
CLC 3 |
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SLC 3 - Emerald |
Friday |
ISS |
ISS |
PLC 1 - Green |
SLC 4 - Aqua |
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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 2 MPPS WHOLE SCHOOL EVENTS
EVENT |
DATE |
LOCATION |
Walk Safely to School Day |
Friday 15 May |
MPPS Community |
TERM 2 BRIDGE INN NORTH DISTRICT EVENTS
EVENT |
DATE |
VENUE |
District Cross Country |
Wednesday 20 May |
Bundoora Park |
Division Cross Country |
Wednesday 3 June |
Kilmore Racing Club |
TERM 2 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 Two, 2026: Students will select a winter sport—AFL, soccer or netball.
Term Two, 2026: Students will select a winter sport—AFL, soccer or netball.
- ISS runs on Friday mornings between 9:30am – 10:30am.
- Home games of soccer and netball will be held at MPPS.
- AFL will be played offsite at Waterview Reserve, Mernda.
- Families are welcome to attend home games.
Round |
Date |
Home or Away |
Versing |
1 |
1/5/26 |
Home |
St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School |
2 |
8/5/26 |
BYE |
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3 |
15/5/26 |
Away |
Hume Anglican Grammar - Donnybrook Campus |
4 |
22/5/26 |
Home |
Hazel Glen College (A) |
5 |
29/5/26 |
Away |
Whittlesea Primary School |
6 |
5/6/26 |
Away |
Donnybrook Primary School |
7 |
12/6/26 |
Home |
Mernda Primary School (B) |
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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