At Ashburton Primary School we aim to provide your child with the movement skills necessary for participation in physical activity. This includes promoting maximum participation, as well as understanding and appreciating the role that physical activity plays in the health of the individual and ultimately the community.
The PE curriculum focuses on the Fundamental Movement Skills, which are the ‘building blocks’ for more complicated sport and movement related actions. These skills are catch, run, vertical jump, overhand throw, ball bounce, leap, dodge, kick, forehand strike and two-handed strike. Other areas covered include aquatics, gymnastics, sports skills, basic movement, outdoor adventure, games ball handling, fitness education and athletics.
At the junior level, Prep - 2, emphasis is placed on the learning of basic movement patterns, which we build upon as your child progresses through their primary school years. These include activities that will develop catching, throwing, jumping, kicking, punting, dodging and striking. Minor and social games are also included at this level to encourage sharing and cooperation with others.
During grades 3-4 children are taught a broad range of transitional lead up motor skills required for modified team games. These skills are practised individually and then incorporated into game situations. As your child enters grade 5-6 these skills are refined, and game tactics are also emphasised.
CLASS TIMES / ADDITIONAL SPORT ACTIVITIES
· Prep-6 participate in a 50-minute session of Physical Education every week.
· Years 3-4 have an additional 50 minutes of SPORT which operates with Classroom Teachers from that level.
· Years 5-6 have an additional 100 minutes of SPORT which operates with Classroom Teachers from that level.
· Year 6 children participate in Summer and Winter District Sports during Term 1 and 2.
· Grades Prep- 4 are involved in an 8-day intensive swimming program in term 4.
· Years 3-6 have the opportunity to compete at an interschool level in Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country, after completing trials at an intra school level.
· Prep - Grade 2 participate in a 50- minute PMP/ Fundamental Skills Program.