At Harvest Home Primary School the Physical Education program provides a broad, engaging and active experience for all students from Foundation to Year 6. We encourage every child to participate enthusiastically and to always try their best, while developing confidence, teamwork and a lifelong love of physical activity.
Throughout the year, students take part in a wide variety of sports, skill development sessions and fitness activities. We also welcome visiting sporting clinics from community organisations to further enhance students’ skills and understanding across many different sports. Students have opportunities to participate in a wide range of competitions and other sporting carnivals.
Foundation/Prep
In Foundation / Prep, students are introduced to movement through our Fundamental Motor Skills program. Lessons focus on building confidence and coordination through fun games and activities.
Students develop:
Foundation students also participate in Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) activities, which help build visual tracking, balance and body awareness — important foundations for both sport and classroom learning.
Year 1 & 2
Students continue developing their fundamental motor skills and begin applying them in team-based games. They are introduced to sports such as Basketball, Football, Netball and Soccer, while learning about teamwork and sportsmanship.
Athletics is a major focus, with students participating in activities related to running, jumping and throwing.
With regular sport clinics and school events, students are given many opportunities to try new activities and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Year 3 & 4
In Years 3 and 4, students further develop their skills and understanding across a range of sports including soccer, teeball, football, netball and athletics.
A key focus at this level is:
These years help prepare students for Interschool Sport in Years 5 and 6, while continuing to encourage healthy, active lifestyles.
Year 5 & 6
In Years 5 and 6, Interschool Sport becomes a major highlight of the program. Students participate in regular weekly competitions and have opportunities to represent the school in:
During weekly PE classes, students participate in activities such as basketball, football, tennis, netball, volleyball and cricket. They also continue developing their understanding of health and physical fitness through specific skill development and fitness testing activities.
Our Year 5 and 6 program promotes leadership, teamwork, resilience and fair play, while encouraging students to challenge themselves and take pride in representing their school.
Outlined below are additional events that students from Prep to Year 6 participate in throughout the year.
SwimmingPrep: Water Safety incursionYear 1–2: Swimming lessons (Term 3)Year 3–5: Water safety incursion and lessonsYear 6: Funfields excursion
Whole School EventsYear 4–6: Cross Country DayYear 4–6: Athletics DayPrep–Year 3: Footy Colours Day Sports EventWhole School: Walk to School DayWhole School: Ride to School Day
