Term 4 Overviews, 2026

Effie Leisos - Foundation to Grade 2

Aaron Hamilton & Luke Deards - Grade 3 to 6

Foundation

In Term 4, students will develop their skills in skipping and basketball. In skipping, students will practise coordination, rhythm, balance and timing through a range of individual and partner activities. In basketball, students will develop fundamental skills including dribbling, passing, catching, shooting and moving into space, while also learning to work cooperatively and follow simple game rules.

In Health, students will explore Sun Smart practices and learn how to protect themselves from the sun. They will develop an understanding of the importance of slip, slop, slap, seek and slide, including wearing protective clothing.

Grade 1

In Term 4, Grade One students will develop their fundamental movement skills through tennis and hockey. In tennis, students will practise hand-eye coordination, racket control, striking, tracking and moving into position to hit the ball. In hockey, students will develop skills such as stick control, dribbling, passing, stopping and striking the ball, while also learning to move safely and work cooperatively with others.

In Health, students will participate in bike education, developing the knowledge and skills needed to ride safely and responsibly. Students will learn about bike safety, including wearing a correctly fitted helmet, checking their bike, understanding basic road rules and being aware of other riders, pedestrians and their surroundings.

Grade 2

In Term 4, students will continue their focus on improving their fundamental movement skills. They will participate in a unit focused on the forehand strike, where they will practice hitting a ball for accuracy and power. Students will then have the opportunity to apply the forehand strike to modified games in preparation for racket sports like tennis. They will then complete a unit on the two-hand strike to finish the year. Students will practice hitting a ball for power before being introduced to strategic concepts such as hitting a ball into space. They will have the opportunity to reflect on the effectiveness of these strategies before applying them in modified games, in preparation for striking and fielding sports, like cricket and baseball. In Health sessions, students will continue to learn about the importance of food and nutrition.

Mr Deards

Grade 3

In Term 4, students will engage in a target unit with a focus on learning the fundamentals of Golf. Through sessions focused on chipping, putting and full-swing techniques, they develop coordination, control, and basic golf strategies. The unit will build towards students creating a mini-golf course and participating in match play where they will have the opportunity to apply their skills in a fun and competitive setting. Students will also explore the concept of safety and contribute to discussions around making positive, safe decisions. To end a great year of PE, students will revisit their throwing, catching and movement skills in a Netball unit. They will build on their teamwork skills and be given the opportunity to display them in modified games.

Mr Hamilton & Mr Deards

Grade 4

In Term 4, students will engage in Flag Football with a focus on throwing, catching and evasion skills. They will build on their fundamental movement skills and be given opportunities applying them in modified games. Later in the term, students will participate in a target unit, with a focus on sports like Lawn Bowls and Bocce. They will be introduced to a variety of concepts and strategies to allow both themselves and their teams to be successful. Students will focus on foundational skills whilst improving their ability to display sportsmanship during competition with their peers. In Health, students will learn about the concept of inclusion in the context of sport and consider how they can help to create more inclusive communities.

Mr Hamilton & Mr Deards

Grade 5

During Term 4, students will participate in a Soccer unit, focusing on passing, shooting, space and movement. They will build on their knowledge of strategies from similar invasion and evasion sports and apply them to Soccer. Students will then demonstrate their skills in modified Soccer games, in preparation for their inter-school sports tournaments next year. To close out a fantastic year of PE, students will complete a striking and fielding unit with a focus on Cricket. They will practice batting, bowling and fielding and apply their skills to modified games, in preparation for competition during grade 6 interschool sports. In Health, students will continue to explore the importance of respect, empathy and equality in sport.

Mr Deards

Grade 6

The continuation of the Bike Ed program builds on students’ practical riding skills, safety knowledge, and decision-making. Through hands-on lessons and supervised group rides, students further develop safe equipment use, road rule understanding, hazard awareness, and route planning. The program promotes independence, active transport, teamwork, and lifelong safe riding habits, culminating in a group offsite ride around the local area where students can demonstrate their skills and understanding. To round out their physical education journey at BPS, students will revisit and run one of their favourite activities for the class. Providing choice, celebrating shared favourites, and offering an opportunity to lead their peers. This is a great way for students to showcase their knowledge and understanding across a variety of activities.

Mr Hamilton, Mr Deards & Mr Francis