Sport & Phys Ed Overview
The Physical Education Program at Lilydale West Primary School is made up of the following key components:
- Basic Movement
- Fitness
- Minor Games
- Ball Handling
- Aquatics
- Athletics
- Gymnastics
- Dance
- Outdoor Adventure
Physical Education is an important aspect of the Curriculum at Lilydale West Primary School. We offer a comprehensive Physical Education and Sport Program across the school, with the establishment of healthy lifestyles being the focus.
v At the Prep level, the students participate in a 30 minute physical education class each week, as well as a Perceptual Motor Program session.
v In grades 1 & 2, the students participate in a 30 minute physical education class each week, as well as a sport session, involving the physical education specialist teacher and the classroom teachers.
v The students in grades 3 & 4, participate in a 1 hour physical education class each week, as well as a sports practice/games session.
v In grades 5 & 6, students are involved in a 1 hour physical education class per week, as well as compete in the Interschool Sports Program or take part in sports competition training. Sports include; cricket, football, netball, bat tennis, t-ball, volleyball, basketball, soccer.
In addition to these weekly sessions and classes, the students are offered many opportunities to develop their motor skills, fitness, social skills and understanding of health through physical education and physical activity. These include:
o PMP – Perceptual Motor Program (Prep)
o District Sports Carnivals – Cross Country and Athletics (Grades 3-6)
o House Athletics Sports Carnival (Grades 3 – 6)
o Active After School Sports Program
o Participation Athletics Carnival – Interschool (Grade 5/6)
o Summer & Winter Interschool Sport Competition (Grade 5/6)
o Girls Football Program and Competition (Grade 5/6 Girls)
o Melbourne Storm Joey League Program and Competition (Grade 5/6)
o Melbourne Victory Soccer Competition (Grade 3/4)
o Victorian Primary School Golf Tournament
o Kanga Cricket Program (Grade 5/6)
o Lunchtime Tennis Coaching Program (Prep – Grade 6)
o Weekly House Sports Competitions (Grades 1 – 4)
o Hoop Time Basketball Program and Competition (Grades 3 – 6)
o Swimming Program (Prep – Grade 6)
o Gymnastics Clinics at Glytz Gymnasium, Lilydale (Prep – Grade 2)
o Extension Programs for High Level Achievers (Prep – Grade 6)
o Hawthorn Footballers Leadership Visit (Grade 5/6)
o Basketball Clinics at Knox Basketball Stadium (Prep – Grade 2)
o After School Basketball Competition (8 Teams across the School)
o Jump Rope for Heart Program and Jump Off Day (Whole School Community)
o Football Day (Whole School Community)
o Golden Circle Program and Fun Run Event (Whole School Community)
*The students at Lilydale West take pride in the way that they consistently demonstrate a high level of sportsmanship, co-operation and positive attitude when participating in sport at a school level and an interschool level. They also look great in their professional looking sports uniforms!!!*
