Physical Education is an exciting and valued part of school life at Ardross Primary. Our program helps students develop the skills, confidence and love of movement needed to lead active, healthy lives. Through engaging and inclusive lessons, students build fundamental movement skills, teamwork, resilience and strong sportsmanship.
Our Approach
As the Physical Education teacher, I am passionate about putting every student first. I bring a high standard of sport, enthusiasm and dedication to every lesson. This creates a positive environment where students feel supported, challenged and proud of their progress. Every child is encouraged to participate, improve their skills and enjoy being active.
Skills and Values
Students learn and practise key skills including:
- Running, jumping, throwing, catching and coordination
- Teamwork, persistence, effort and fair play
Swimming Programs
Pre-Primary to Year 4: Two-week swimming program
Year 5 and 6: Two-week beach swimming program
These programs build confidence, water safety awareness and swimming skills.
School Sporting Events
Students proudly represent their faction and school in Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Faction Carnivals
Selected students compete in Interschool Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and Winter Sports Carnivals
Friday Sport
In addition to weekly PE lessons, students enjoy Friday Sport, where junior, middle and senior classes take part in a variety of team sports, developing game sense, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Run Club
Selected students from Years 3–6 can join Run Club, held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30am on the school oval. Run Club helps students build fitness and prepare for Cross Country and Athletics events.
At Ardross Primary, we aim to inspire students to be active, challenge themselves and develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.
