PE

Classes participate in a PE lesson each week, delivered by a specialist PE teacher.

Students will experience a wide variety of activities which will assist them to make informed choices about fitness throughout their lives. Students of all ages will be challenged to improve their PE skills in a range of active games, activities and sports. They will be supported and encouraged to enjoy PE and recognise that it is part of a healthy and active lifestyle. The learning of various game skills and the social/emotional development involved in team cooperation are important educational experiences. The PE program is linked to the IB program of inquiry where appropriate.

Belair Primary School endeavour to:

• Provide supportive environments for enjoyable participation in a wide variety of physical activities, through the development of skills and good sporting behaviour
• Provide for the allocation of appropriate resources and facilities
• Provide equal opportunities for all students to participate in sport
• Make provisions for all students with special needs to participate in sport
• Encourage and actively cater for talented sporting students
• Promote the playing of sport for enjoyment with participation the main focus

SPORTS DAYS

Belair runs two Sports Days: R-2 and 3-6. All students participate in a wide range of year level appropriate activities.  Classes practice the events leading up to Sports Day during their PE lesson, so they head into the day feeling confident and prepared.

SCHOOL SPORTS SA (formally referred to as SAPSASA)

Students have the opportunity to participate in team sports throughout the year.  Team sports operate under the School Sports SA framework, which provides guidelines for the delivery of the specific sport.

Students 10 years of age or (who turn 10 in the year they wish to participate) are eligible to trail for Swimming, Athletics or Cross Country. Interested students will receive information from the PE teacher regarding trials throughout the year.

SCHOOL SPORT COMPETITIONS (often referred to as “Knock Out”)

Belair Primary School put together teams to represent our school in specific sport. Students have to be in year 5 or 6 in order to trial, with year 6 students holding priority of selection.

Interested students will receive information from the PE teacher regarding trials all throughout the year. Trials, trainings and competitions for School Sport SA one day carnivals events occur during school hours.

Sports may include:

DISTRICT COMPETITIONS

Parents have the opportunity to nominate their child to trial for district representation in the Southern Heights district teams to represent SA if selected in the state carnival (in Year 5 or Year 6.)

Trials and trainings for School Sports SA 3 day carnivals representing Southern Heights District will occur after school at various locations. If selected into the Southern Heights (District) team students will participate at the State Championships in a 3 day carnival during school hours. Information (including dates, locations, permission, costs) for District Teams will be provided by the school when it becomes available.

Sports may include:

STATE REPRESENTATION

Parents have the opportunity to nominate their child for State Teams. This is to be organised by the parent, directly with School Sport SA. Information can be found on the School Sports SA website. For more information visit: