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Physical Education (PE)
Physical and Sport Education in the primary curriculum is concerned with helping students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for safely incorporating and enjoying regular physical activity within their lives. It includes athletics, aquatics, dance, fitness, gymnastics, outdoor education, sport, recreation, health and games.

At Wandin Yallock Primary School all students receive instruction from the appointed specialist Physical and Sport Education teacher. These sessions are complimented by class teachers.

At level 1, Prep students begin the year looking at the areas of movement, space and creative play, including the use of equipment. Throughout the rest of the year the focus of our work is in developing four major fundamental motor skills (run, jump, kick and catch), incorporating them into minor games and gymnastics.

During the early primary school years (Prep – Grade 3) students are given the opportunity to learn a broad range of skills. While keeping the major focus of the program on the attainment of fundamental motor skills from which more specific and complicated sports and movement skills are learned, during the latter primary years (Grade 4-6), students are taught a broad range of transitional, or lead up motor skills and activities. There is also an emphasis on healthy living, including food and recreation.

Sport: In addition to physical education in Years 3 – 6 students are involved in sport where the skills are applied in modified and major games such as basketball, “ultimate”, cricket, hockey, football, tee ball and softball etc.

Affiliated with the Victorian Primary School Sports Association (V.P.S.S.A.) senior students will have the opportunity to participate in interschool sport and athletics.

Swimming: Students will take part in a swimming program at Yarra Junction Aquatic Centre (P-2) or Kilsyth Pool (3-6). Held over two weeks (P-2), or one week (3-6) these intensive swimming programs follow RLSSA guidelines covering water familiarisation, stroke development, and water safety and survival skills.

You can assist your child to get the most out of Physical and Sport Education by ensuring your child/children have appropriate footwear and clothing including a hat (Terms 1 & 4) in readiness for activity. We are a “Sun Smart” school.