William Bayldon Public School

Where children are at the centre of every decision

Telephone02 6658 2676

Emailbayldon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Personal development, health and physical education

Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week in Kindergarten to Year 6.

PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others – now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.

Sport

The school policy on sport is:

  • To encourage all children to participate and enjoy physical activity
  • To teach children the basic skills and improve to the best of their ability
  • To encourage children to learn the value of team spirit and co-operation
  • To encourage a healthy, enjoyable outlet through organised physical activity
  • To foster social contact with children from other schools and districts through sport
  • To teach children that competing is more important than winning

Children can take part in local competitions between schools at times e.g. PSSA

The school welcomes the assistance of any parent who may have skills in any particular sport and is willing to assist in team coaching.