Physical Education

Health, Physical Education & Sport at MPHPS

At Mill Park Heights Primary School, our Health, Physical Education and Sport program promotes active, healthy lifestyles while supporting student voice, agency and wellbeing.

We believe it’s vital for students to develop an early understanding of their own health, physical abilities and overall wellbeing. Our program provides accurate knowledge, builds positive attitudes and encourages lifelong healthy habits.

Specialist Teaching & Student-Centred Learning

Health and PE is taught by two passionate specialist teachers who tailor learning to meet each student’s individual needs. Lessons are guided by our school values:

• Respect
• Collaboration
• Perseverance

Program Structure

• Foundation: 1x PE session & 1x PMP (Perceptual Motor Program) session
• Years 1 & 2: 2x PE sessions
• Years 3 & 4: 1x PE session & 1x Sport session
• Years 5 & 6: 1x PE session & 2x Sport sessions

House System

All students join a House team on enrolment, which they remain in throughout their primary years:

• Macquarie (Yellow)
• Banks (Green)
• Phillip (Blue)
• Scarborough (Red)

Houses compete in whole-school events, fostering teamwork and school spirit.

Inter school Sport – Years 5 & 6

Students in Years 5 and 6 participate in a weekly inter school sports program through BDSSA:

• Term 1: Summer Sports
• Term 2: Winter Sports

Sports offered include Netball, Volleyball, Hot Shots Tennis, Soccer, AFL and Lawn Bowls. Students trial for all-girls, all-boys or mixed teams to ensure maximum participation. Those not competing take part in our Alternative Sports Program (ASP) to further develop their game sense and teamwork skills.

At MPHPS, we pride ourselves on encouraging fair play and sportsmanship in every game and lesson.