Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week in Kindergarten to Year 6.
PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others – now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.
Sports and physical activity
Eglinton Public School offers a broad range of sporting experiences to our students.
The primary focus of our sporting programs is to provide the opportunity for students to be physically active in a communal environment. Through participation, our students also develop physical and coordination skills enhanced social skills and a future avenue for physical well-being.
Our students experience a range of sporting activities, each designed to provide the opportunity to acquire and develop new skills. Through this involvement, students develop an understanding of strategies and techniques for a variety of game situations.
We have physical activity programs for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, with a focus on fundamental movement skills.
Sport and physical activity is a valued and accepted part of our school's curriculum, contributing to the development of the whole child. It provides a vehicle for social, physical, emotional and moral learning and is an important expression of our culture.
The participation, enjoyment and skill development of our students is the corner-stone of the school sport/ physical activity program. All our students take part in this program.
There are also opportunities to represent our school at inter-school sports competitions. As an NSW public school, we benefit from the opportunities for shared activities and competitions with other schools, coordinated by school sports associations. See the School Sports Unit website for details.