Term 1 Overviews, 2026
Effie Leisos - Foundation to Grade 2
Aaron Hamilton & Luke Deards - Grade 3 to 6
Foundation
During Term 1, the students will be introduced to key rules and procedures that guide sports participation, helping them establish routines, understand safety expectations, and develop a sense of responsibility during lessons. This will ensure all students can participate in a safe, supportive, and well-structured learning environment.
A major focus of the term will be ball skills, with students developing their ability to handle, pass, and control a range of balls through fun and inclusive activities. In Health lessons, students will explore the concept of Friendship, learning about positive relationships, cooperation, and respectful interactions with others.
Grade 1
In Physical Education this term, students will focus on developing greater control and coordination of their movements through activities that require changes in speed, direction, and level. They will participate in a range of dynamic challenges designed to improve agility and body awareness. Students will also develop fundamental ball-handling skills, including throwing, bouncing, and catching. Learning will begin with tennis balls to support skill development and confidence, before progressing to larger basketballs as students’ abilities increase.
In Health, students will explore Cyber Safety, learning how to stay safe, responsible, and respectful when using digital technology.
Grade 2
In PE during Term 1, Grade 2 students will participate in small-sided games with a focus on sportsmanship and fair play. They will learn to modify rules while making games fun, fair and safe. Students will then agree on a set of rules for different tag games to be used in the yard during recess and lunch play times. They will also have the opportunity to compete in the Swimming Carnival by participating in fun water games both in and out of the pool. Students will then focus on developing balance and coordination through a variety of Gymnastics activities designed to improve physical strength, coordination and body awareness.
Grade 3
In PE during Term 1, Grade 3 students will participate in small-sided games with a focus on sportsmanship and fair play. They will then learn to modify rules while making games fun, fair and safe, before agreeing on a set of rules for Gagaball to be used in the yard during break times. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the Swimming Carnival by competing in fun water games both in and out of the pool. In preparation for the Athletics Carnival early in term 2, students will develop their running, throwing and leaping skills. They will also apply their sportsmanship skills to work effectively during team events.
Grade 4
In PE during Term 1, Grade 4 students will demonstrate skills to work collaboratively and play fairly, by creating a set of rules for AFL to be used during lunch and recess play times. They will be given the opportunity to compete in the Swimming Carnival to earn their place in our representative swimming team. In preparation for the Athletics Carnival early in Term 2, students will work on improving their movement skills and learn techniques and strategies to perform at their best in track and field events. In Sport, students will practice drills for Soccer, Tee-Ball and Netball before practicing fair play in small-sided games.
Grade 5
In PE during Term 1, Grade 5 students will develop their skills by working collaboratively and promoting fair play. They will also learn to create rules for Soccer, to be used in the yard during break times, to ensure games remain fun, fair, and safe. Students will take part in the Swimming Carnival and potentially gain the opportunity to be a part of the in school swimming team. They will then focus on preparation for the Athletics Carnival early in Term 2. Students will refine their fundamental movement skills and practice strategies for successfully participating in various track and field events. In Sport, students will practice drills for Soccer, Tee-Ball and Netball before practicing fair play in small-sided games.
Grade 6
In PE during Term 1, Grade 6 students will develop skills to work collaboratively and play fairly. They will be given the opportunity to compete in the Swimming Carnival to earn their place in the representative swimming team. Students will then modify games and rules, creating a set of rules for Basketball to be used in the yard to keep games fun, fair and safe. To prepare for the Athletics Carnival early in Term 2, students will work on improving their movement skills and learn techniques and strategies in order to perform at their best in the track and field events. In Sport, students will participate in drills for AFL, Netball, Soccer and Tee-Ball. They will then practice playing these sports in small-sided games to prepare for the Winter Interschool Sports Day.
