CURRICULUM
HPE News
The HPE Department has started the year in full swing, and we are thrilled to share some exciting updates with you. By the end of Week 3, all Year 7 and 8 classes will have visited the MARC (Mackay Aquatic Recreation Complex) for their Term 1 units. Year 7 students are participating in the "Hazards Down Under" unit, with practical swimming and lifesaving skills as their assessment. Year 8 students are utilising the pool for practical learning activities aligned with their "Wave of Change" unit themes.
Year 9 students are engaging in their "Pathways to Growth" unit, which includes the incorporation of Indigenous games. Our Year 10 students have begun their transition into Senior schooling, focusing on Energy systems and Fitness (Power up! Unit - Sports Performance) and the organisation and coaching of sporting activities for primary students (Playschool Unit - Sports Organisation). Our Year 12 PE students are working towards submitting their IA1 assessment in the coming weeks, which involves collecting data in Volleyball and formulating a tactical strategy to improve performance.
In addition to these exciting activities, we are pleased to announce that HSC will be implementing the new Australian Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum starting in 2025. This change represents a significant update and refresh of our current content and teaching methods, aimed at better preparing our students for the future.
Key Changes:
- Assessment Techniques: We will no longer conduct both theory and practical assessments each term. Instead, we will focus on one assessment technique per term, which may include exams, investigation reports, project folios, or performance tasks.
- Learning Environments: Learning will take place both inside and outside the classroom, providing a more dynamic and engaging educational experience.
- Student Engagement: Regardless of the assessment technique, studentship and application in both theoretical and practical tasks are mandatory and highly encouraged.
HPE helps students develop skills and knowledge to improve their own health and wellbeing, as well as that of their communities. It is crucial for young Australians to be healthy, safe, active, and informed citizens in today's world. Learning through movement helps students gain personal, social, and cognitive skills that support lifelong physical activity.
HPE aims to enable students to:
- Make informed choices to enhance their own and others’ health and wellbeing.
- Develop skills to build and manage respectful relationships.
- Gain movement skills to participate confidently in various physical activities.
- Engage in regular physical activity.
- Understand how different factors influence health and physical activity opportunities.
The HPE staff at Holy Spirit College are enthusiastic about the opportunities this new curriculum will bring for our students. We believe these changes will better equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the future. We look forward to seeing all our students progressing across Term 1 in what is a diverse range of content and tasks for students to have a go at.