PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Overall Music Objectives

— To assist with the development of the whole child — To foster a participatory approach where students are able to learn and understand through experience — To foster an environment where individual ideas and self expression are valued and respected — To provide opportunities for performance in order to consolidate learning, foster community and develop confidence — To develop a music program that complements and supports other curriculum areas — To teach music in a manner that is accessible to all learners — To provide sequential music education that adheres to current pedagogy — To provide a complete music education that develops knowledge and music skills — To utilise movement, dance, drama and playing to reinforce music concepts — To develop listening skills and an appreciation for different styles of music

Specific Music Objectives:

— To develop tuneful singing and inner hearing — To learn repertoire in simple and compound time — To compose lyrics with attention to rhythm — To aurally interpret melody and notate onto the stave using standard notation — To create, interpret and perform songs with beat, melody and accompaniment using tuned and un-tuned percussion — To develop sight singing skills — To learn pentatonic repertoire, to perform rounds and ostinatos — To experience and recognise a variety of musical concepts such as: — Tempo; largo, andante, moderato, allegro — Dynamics; piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, forte — Pitch; step, skip, jump, intervals of 2nd, 3rd and 4th — To recognise and correctly name a variety of orchestral instruments — To develop and use appropriate musical language — To develop an understanding of performance etiquette — To listen to and interpret different styles of music

Program

Students in Prep - Year 2 have Physical Education every week. Throughout the program students participate individually and with their peers, in a wide range of creative and challenging activities, which allows for the development of fundamental motor skills. Every student is encouraged to develop basic technique and confidence in their own ability. Emphasis is placed on fostering enthusiasm and enjoyment of physical activity for all students.

Swimming

Students in Prep and Year 1 are involved in a 10-day intensive swimming program at the Bulleen Swim Centre. They are taught in small groups by qualified swimming coaches and have instruction in both stroke technique and water safety. This program is held in October.

Year 2 students are involved in a 5-day intensive swimming program at Kew Recreation Centre. With a focus on stroke technique and water safety in preparation for House Swimming. This program is held in Term 1.

Gymnastics

As part of the Gymnastics unit, students participate in sessions with qualified gymnastics coaches. Students are encouraged to explore how the body moves, while developing their strength, balance and flexibility.

Health and Fitness

Throughout each year level, students are involved in a health related fitness program during Physical Education. Students begin to gain an understanding of the links between physical activity and health, and engage regularly in lessons involving moderate to vigorous activity. During Term 1, each class will visit the Life Education Van and will learn about making healthy choices.

House Sporting Activities

Students participate in three House sporting events throughout the year. The House Swimming Carnival is held in Term 1 at the Carey Aquatic Centre in Bulleen and involves students from Years 2 to 4. During Term 2 all students in the Junior School complete in House Cross Country at Balwyn Park. Finally in Term 4 is House Athletics where all students will compete at the Box Hill Athletics Track. Parents are invited to attend all of the events.