PHYSICAL EDUCATION

— To develop listening skills and an appreciation for music from different cultures — To develop creativity, self-expression and to reinforce learning through composition — To understand the role music plays in our lives and how it affects culture — To appreciate the way music has influenced, shaped, created identity and connected societies and cultures around the world

Specific Music Objectives:

— To sing tunefully with attention to phrasing — To apply elements of beat, rhythm, melody and timbre when creating and re-creating pieces — To learn simple, compound, major & minor repertoire — To compose rhythmic patterns and lyrics with attention to form — To use tuned and un-tuned percussion to interpret, create and perform music — To aurally interpret melody — To sight sing and navigate around a choral score — To develop knowledge of the instruments of the orchestra — To critically listen and analyse music for its musical elements — To experience and recognise a variety of musical concepts such as: — Tempo; largo, andante, moderato, allegro, ritardando, accelerando — Dynamics; pianissimo, piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, forte, fortissimo, crescendo, diminuendo — Pitch; step, skip, jump, intervals of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 8th (octave) — Metre/Structure/Form — Genre: orchestral, rock, jazz — To listen, appreciate, recognise and discuss opinions on music from a variety of styles

Program

Students in Years 3 and 4 have Physical Education every week. Throughout the program students participate in a range of activities both individually and with their peers to further develop their fundamental motor skills. They participate in games using acquired skills and learn about tactical situations, team play and awareness of space in a competitive situation. 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 are involved in a 5-day intensive swimming program at the Kew Recreation Centre. They are taught by qualified swimming coaches and have instruction in both stroke technique and water safety. This program is held in Term 1.

Swim Squad

Year 4 students are invited to join the Fintona Swim Squad which trains at Carey Aquatic Centre in Bulleen.

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 fun 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.

FINTONA GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Wurundjeri, Woi Wurrung Country 79 Balwyn Road Balwyn VIC 3103 Australia CRICOS 00139C

+61 3 9830 1388 fgs@fintona.vic.edu.au