Queanbeyan West Public School

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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.

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. 

At Queanbeyan West, there are many opportunities for students with an interest in PDHPE.

Physical Education and Sport

Students may participate in competitive sport through the NSW Primary School Sports Association (PSSA). Schools participating are organised into zoned areas. The Queanbeyan District PSSA covers schools in the Queanbeyan district and surrounding areas. Sports include football, basketball, cricket, athletics and cross country. For more information about PSSA, click the link below:

https://queanbeyan.primarysport.com.au

Students also participate in sporting competitions offered by Canberra organisations, such as AFL Canberra and Raiders League Tag. Programs are also run by local organisations within the school for 3-6 sport sessions. 

Each year we hold Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals at school or in the local area, sending qualifying students to District and Zone Carnivals. 

Health and Personal Development

Life Education has been in schools for over 40 years and many parents will be familiar with Healthy Harold. Life Education visit us at Queanbeyan West each year. To learn more about the Life Edcation program, click the link:

https://lifeed.org.au/families/what-happens-during-a-life-education-visit/

Health and Personal Development lessons are also conducted in the classroom throughout the year.