Looking ahead to 2020.. We love having parent support for our Big 3 sporting events (Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country). Not only does it help the event to run smoothly, but also it is a necessary requirement to ensure the safety of all students. In line with ChildSafe regulations, parent helpers must have a current […]
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Students from Prep – Year 6 took part in our intensive swimming program at Carlton Baths over the past 2 weeks. I heard nothing but positive feedback from teachers and students about the delivery of the program. Now that the weather is heating up, it is the perfect time to practice and continue to build
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This week, the year ones took part in a water safety session for sport. Through role play, we transformed the gymnasium into the beach. We discussed various risks and hazards associated with swimming at the beach and also went through all the protective factors we need at the beach – swimming with an adult, being
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During term 4, some Prep Phys. Ed. sessions will be run by coaches from Youlden Parkville Cricket Club. The preps will be learning activities each week to strengthen their hand eye coordination and practice skills necessary for cricket (throwing, catching, batting and fielding). This experience also helps promote interest in the sport of cricket and
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On Wednesday, a team of 16 PHPS kids competed in the Northern Metropolitan Region Athletics Championships at Meadowglen International Athletics track. There were students from 161 schools at this event and PHPS had the most individual entries with 19 (and 2 relay teams). What an amazing achievement for our school! Well done to all students
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Jump Rope for Heart 2019 was a great success! Thank you to the following students for their efforts fundraising. Together they have raised $3,589.71 for the Heart Foundation. Prep – Mia, Lola V, Olive, Vivienne, Arlo, Owen, Claudia I and Lucinda Year 1 – Evie H, Felix Year 2 – Sophie, Theodor, Tao, Scarlett Ht, Thomas
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Yesterday the PHPS Athletics team went to Coburg track for the Carlton District Athletics Championships held at Coburg Athletics track. Much better weather this time around – very sunny all day. Congratulations to all students for competing in their events. There were 12 schools participating, each bringing along their top 2 fastest runners, jumpers and
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We are half way through Jump Rope for Heart, with 2 weeks left till our Jump Off! $484 has been raised for the heart foundation so far! Awesome work Griffin, Evie H, Swanee, Chase, Cianna, Felix B, Miles, Thomas B and Arlo P. Well done to all students on their participation in skipping during sport
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Jump Rope for Heart is starting next week! Kids have begun skipping in Phys Ed. sessions this week and they will be receiving pamphlets with information regarding fundraising and prizes. Jump Rope for Heart – a fantastic physical activity and fundraising program by the Heart Foundation that has been running for over 35 years. Since Jump
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Prep – This term, the Preps are taking part in a skipping unit. They will be learning the basics of skipping, along with some games to play in groups. Those who can skip already will be challenging themselves to learn some new tricks. Year 1 – The year ones have begun a gymnastics unit. They
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