Physical Education
In all years students will be involved in PE every week. Students in Years 9 and 10 select their semester units from the option list.
Luchtime Activities
In additon to interschool sport, social sporting competitions are conducted during lunchtime.
The activities offered are dependent upon student interest and staff availability.
In recent times these have included such things as indoor soccer and volleyball.
School Sport
Melrose High School continues to excel in school sport. A wide range of competitions for boys and girls are conducted in Years 7/8 and Years 9/10 age divisions. These competitions take place during normal school hours and are generally one day competitions at a central venue.
Highlights of the sporting calendar include the Swimming, Cross Country and Track and Field Carnivals. These are whole school events with the emphasis on participation for all. Better performing athletes then have an opportunity to progress to Southside Zone and ACT level.
A comprehensive and dynamic Physical Education and Health program aimed at improving the wellbeing of all students.
A strong involvement and tradition of excellence in school sport.
A highly experienced and expert teaching team boasting a range of specialist skills.
A caring and friendly learning environment.
Course outline
Year 7
Students undertake a year long foundation course that builds on existing knowledge and skills base. Emphasis is on the development of motor skills and fitness to enable all students to be effective lifelong participants. The course also assists students to develop self esteem and a positive attitude towards their health, as well as encouraging them to make choices that contribute to living an active, healthy life. Core units of study include fitness activities and assessment, cross country, social dance, athletics, sexuality, growth and development, and drug education. Other units are selected from a wide range of sports and games.
Year 8
Students continue to develop the themes explored in Year 7 Physical Education, including positive attitudes toward physical activity and living an active, healthy lifestyle. Motor skills are further refined and game skills such as rules, umpiring, safety, fair play, cooperation and the development of strategic thinking are introduced.
Excursions
Excursions utilising a range of community faciliities are an integral part of the Physical Education program. Parents and carers are notified in writing of course requirements, including excursion details and costs.
Year 9 & 10 Elective Program
The varied and inclusive nature of our senior courses makes them a feature of the school’s curriculum and very popular with students. Students select semester long courses from the following:
- Outdoor EducationTeam Sports mixed or single sex
- Racquet Sports
- Gym, Dance & Aerobics
- Fit for Life
- Community Sports
- Sports Coaching (Yr 10 only)
- Individual and Dual Sports
- Active Girls
- Active Boys
- Dance Performance
A core curriculum of health, athletics and social dance is conducted in all senior electives.
