Sports News
Physical Education – Term Four (Prep to Year Two)
This term, our Prep to Year Two students will be actively engaged in a dynamic Striking/AFL and Soccer unit. Throughout the program, students will develop key foundational skills including the in-step kick, punt kick, and hand pass. These skills will be applied in modified AFL and Soccer games, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, strategic gameplay, and sportsmanship. In addition to game-based learning, students will participate in a variety of station-based activities designed to enhance coordination, agility, and motor skills. Each lesson will feature six rotating stations, offering a diverse range of movement experiences such as:
- Passing, catching, and kicking
- Dribbling with feet, hands, and hockey sticks
- Shooting hoops and goal scoring
- Scooter board navigation and skipping
- Tennis racket control activities ("ups and downs")
- Hopping, jumping, side-stepping, animal crawling, and balance challenges
These engaging activities aim to foster physical confidence, cooperation, and enjoyment of movement in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Physical Education – Term Four (Year Three and Year Four)
This term, students in Years Three and Four will participate in an exciting unit titled Sport, Sport, Sport. Over the course of the term, students will explore four dynamic sports—Halfcourt Basketball, Gridiron, Gaelic Football, and Buroinjin, a traditional Aboriginal game, on a two-week rotational basis. Each sport will be introduced through a skills-focused week, where students will learn the fundamental techniques and rules. This will be followed by a game-play week, allowing students to apply their learning in a fun and active setting. Through this unit, students will develop a wide range of gross motor skills, deepen their understanding of team dynamics, and build confidence in collaborative play. Importantly, they will also gain an appreciation for cultural diversity by engaging with games from different traditions and backgrounds.
PE – Term Four (Year Five and Year Six)
This term, our Year Five and Year Six students will be engaging in an exciting and enriching unit focused on Group Challenges and Cooperative Learning. This initiative is designed to foster essential teamwork skills, encourage creative thinking, and build resilience through hands-on problem-solving. Throughout the unit, students will work in small groups to tackle a series of structured challenges. Each task will require them to:
- Collaborate effectively with peers, learning to listen, share ideas, and make joint decisions.
- Brainstorm innovative solutions to real-world problems, applying critical thinking and creativity.
- Test their ideas through trial and error, observing outcomes and evaluating effectiveness.
- Reflect and refine their approach, identifying what worked well and what could be improved.
Zone and Darling Downs Trials
All information regarding Zone and Darling Downs trials will be posted on Parent Portal. To ensure your child is eligible to trial for these sporting teams, please check the Parent Portal regularly or set up notifications on your phone. You will need to obtain the necessary paperwork from myself. Please be aware that I am unable to nominate students after the closing date, so it is crucial to monitor the Parent Portal. If you have any questions, please contact me at brendan.luck@twb.catholic.edu.au.
Upcoming Events (Term Four)
- Southwest Qld Touch Football Training – 22nd October (3pm-4:30pm)
- Southwest Qld Touch Football Carnival - Friday 24th October (8am-3pm)
Cheers
Brendan Luck
HPE Teacher