Sporting News by Nick Hills and Tyson Newell

We have another busy Term 4 in PE at Mango Hill State School. Throughout the term, more information regarding our events will be added to the newsletter, as well as emailed to parents.

Big PE Dates in Term 4

• 19 November (Friday, Wk 7) – Gala Day (Year 5-6)
• 2 December (Thursday, Wk 9) – MHSS Swimming Carnival (8-9yrs)
• 3 December (Friday, Wk 9) – MHSS Swimming Carnival (10-12yrs)

Clinics and Extra-Curricular Opportunities

In Term 4 we are lucky to have several class clinics and after school extra-curricular sporting opportunities for students. Please keep an eye out in the coming weeks for more information. This will include:

• Brisbane Roar Program (see Flyer below)
• AFL QLD Auskick Program (paid after school program)
• Sporting Schools – Cricket (free after school program)
• Sporting Schools – Taekwondo (free after school program)

PE Lessons

Physical Education lessons have started for all classes in Term 4. Below is the term overview for each year level:

Prep - In Physical Education lessons, students will develop the object-control skills of rolling, catching, bouncing, throwing and kicking through active participation in activities, games and movement challenges. They will use personal and social skills to follow rules and cooperate with others. For further information or queries, contact our PE teachers Nick Hills (nhill96@eq.edu.au), Shona McEvoy (smcev13@eq.edu.au) or Tyson Newell (tnewe20@eq.edu.au).

Year 1/2 - In Physical Education lessons, students will perform fundamental movement skills of two-handed throwing and two-handed catching, soccer dribbling and basketball dribbling. They will test alternatives to solve large ball challenges and identify how the heart reacts to various physical activities. For further information or queries, contact our PE teachers Nick Hills (nhill96@eq.edu.au) or Tyson Newell (tnewe20@eq.edu.au).

Year 3/4 - In Physical Education lessons, students will demonstrate refined striking / fielding skills and concepts in active play and games that are based on the sports of Golf and Cricket. They will apply skills, concepts and strategies to solve movement challenges in striking / fielding games. For further information or queries, contact our PE teachers Nick Hills (nhill96@eq.edu.au), Shona McEvoy (smcev13@eq.edu.au) or Tyson Newell (tnewe20@eq.edu.au).

Year 5/6 - In Physical Education lessons, students will develop the specialised movement skills identified in the game of European Handball. They will explore ethical behaviour and fair play and apply these concepts within a team and a variety of physical activities. For further information or queries, contact our PE teachers Nick Hills (nhill96@eq.edu.au) or Tyson Newell (tnewe20@eq.edu.au).

If you need to contact us regarding any sporting issue at MHSS, feel free to send an email to Mr Nick Hills (nhill96@eq.edu.au) or Mr Tyson Newell (tnewe20@eq.edu.au).