At Taylors Hill Primary School, our Physical Education program supports students to develop the confidence, competence and motivation to be physically active for life. Through a range of engaging and inclusive activities, students build movement skills, develop teamwork and learn how regular physical activity contributes to their physical, social and mental wellbeing.

Our program is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and provides students with meaningful opportunities to develop movement skills, apply strategies in games and understand the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle.

Foundation – Grade 2

Students focus on developing Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) such as running, jumping, hopping, balancing, throwing, catching and kicking. These skills form the foundation for confident participation in sport and physical activity.

Through games and structured activities, students learn how to move safely, follow rules, cooperate with others and develop positive attitudes towards being active.

Prep to Grade 2 students also participate in a swimming program at Flippers Swim School, where they develop water safety skills, confidence in the water and fundamental swimming techniques.

Grades 3 – 4

In the middle years, students begin linking fundamental movement skills together and applying them in small-sided and minor games. Students develop their ability to work as a team, make decisions during play and apply simple strategies in game situations.

Grade 3 students also participate in a Bike Education unit, where they develop the skills and knowledge needed to ride safely and responsibly. The program focuses on building confidence and teaching important bike and road safety skills to help students ride safely within their local community.

Grades 5 – 6

Senior students participate in lessons using a Game Sense approach, where they apply movement skills, tactics and strategic thinking across a range of invasion, striking/fielding and net/wall games. Students develop their understanding of teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving in dynamic game situations.

Students in Grades 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to represent Taylors Hill Primary School in District Interschool Sports competitions, including:

• Swimming
• Cross Country
• Athletics

Grade 6 students also participate in Interschool Gala Days, competing against other schools in sports such as soccer, netball, football and tennis etc.

Whole School Sporting Events - Walkathon

Our annual Walkathon is both a whole school community event and a fundraiser. Students participate with their house teams - Loddon (Yellow), Calder (Red), Watervale (Blue) and Park (Green) — completing laps and contributing to their house total. The event encourages students to be active while promoting participation, teamwork and striving for their personal best.

Our Physical Education program aims to ensure every student develops the skills, confidence and enjoyment needed to participate in physical activity throughout their lives.