Term 1 has been an interesting space for the HPE environment, especially the practical area, where we continue to watch with excitement the refurbishment (external panelling) of the gymnasium. This has provided a great challenge for the learning area where staff and students have had to be adaptable, flexible and accommodating in preparation and the structure of lessons. Fortunately, the Tasmanian late summer has been kind (thus far) with students embracing what the curriculum offers.

In the practical area, students in Year 7 and 8 have focussed their learning on invasion games, where goals have focussed on teamwork, strategies and communication skills. Year 9 and 10’s curriculum has revolved around the theme of summer sports, with students participating in touch football, ultimate frisbee and tee-ball.

The Health curriculum has seen positive engagement through many topical discussions, peer-peer questioning and research-based tasks. Year 7’s have been studying positive relationships and bullying, with Year 8’s analysing the aspects of healthy eating. Year 9 students are building a great understanding of the work around mental health, with a focus on strategies and support. Lastly, our year 10 students have been analysing the risk tasking which occurs in the mid to late teenage years, with much of the work revolving around relevant scenarios (age equivalent), consequences, brain functioning and resilience-based strategies.

In addition to our core HPE curriculum, Kings Meadows High School is very fortunate to also offer a large range of options subjects for our students and the feedback has been impressive around engagement, commitment to learning and the challenging each other in various environments.

Congratulations to students who have been selected to represent the school in the up and coming NHSSA swimming championships. Competing in our own carnival, then to be selected is an achievement to be celebrated, therefore we wish you all the best.

Go Devils and Jack Jumpers

Brendan Poke – HPE Co-ordinator