Physical Education

There are three strands of the Health ad Physical Education KLA:-

• Health of individuals and populations
• Self and relationships
• Movement and physical activity

A number of programs and strategies are employed by the school to ensure that our students gain a comprehensive Health and Physical Education Program.  The importance of student well-being and its link to successful learning is a focus of the schools educational philosophy.

The Health program is conducted by class teachers as part of an integrated approach to curriculum delivery.  The Life Education program supports our Health program and each year a trained teacher conducts age-appropriate sessions on Drug Education and Healthy Lifestyles in a specially equipped van.  The Family Life group visit the school each year to conduct a series of sessions for Year 6 students on Personal Growth and Development.

Our Physical Education Program is delivered by a specialist P.E. teacher in conjunction with classroom teachers.  School Sport is conducted for Year 3 - 6 children in modified sports and skill development.  Positive attitude, high levels of participation and support for all students are emphasised.  The children in Years 5 & 6 have the opportunity to participate in competitive sports with neighbouring schools.  We believe many benefits may be gained through healthy competition in an environment which promotes positive attitudes towards winning, losing and trying one’s best.  We place an emphasis on participation, knowledge of rules and skill development where all children are encouraged to take part regardless of their ability.  A positive code of behaviour is adopted by our students and teachers. 

An effective swim and survive program is provided for Prep to Year 2 students using a heated indoor pool at the Bulleen Swim Centre.  Special features of the swimming program include instruction of simple rescue and survival skills.  Professional swimming coaches teach in small groups using the Aquacode Swimming Program for assessment purposes.  Class teachers supervise the children at the venue and parents provide valuable assistance by helping in change rooms.
Our Perceptual Motor Program provides children in Prep with appropriate physical activities to develop fine motor and gross motor skills.  Aspects of school life such as co-ordination, gross motor control, balance, memory development, concern awareness, discipline, social interaction, routines, confidence and language development are some of the numerous benefits of the program.

Kew East Primary has a comprehensive school camping program.  The camps are designed to supplement and extend the curriculum undertaken in the classroom.  The camping program provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, enhance skills, develop attitudes, values and behaviours that promote respect for, and understanding of, society and the environment.  It also strives to develop in students, self-reliance and positive social skills and offers the opportunity for communication and interaction as part of an effective team.  Information evenings are held prior to each camp to give parents adequate notice of camp plans.  Excursions and camps are conducted under the safety guidelines set down in the DEECD School Operations Manual.