PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE)
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 300 hours per year in Years 7 to 10.
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.
Staff members
Mr G. Petkovski (Head Teacher)
Ms C. Johnson (2IC)
Ms B. Merralls
Mr J. Harris (Sport Coordinator)
Ms K. Gould
Mr D. Johnson
Mr A. Moubayed
The Courses offered in the PDHPE Faculty
Year 11 and 12
In Year 11 and 12, courses offered include:
Community and Family Studies
Health and Movement Science (new syllabus 2025)
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.
Sports Coaching ( VET )
Years 7-10
All students in Years 7-10 study the compulsory Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) subject.
There are 2 lessons in the classroom of Personal Development /Health. Here, students develop skills and gain knowledge to enable them to enjoy a long and healthy life. There are also two lessons In Physical Education. Where they develop practical skills, learn through movement experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable, develop game sense and an ability to work as part of a team.
Year 9 and 10 Electives
In Years 9 and 10, students who are sports-minded may elect to study Physical Activity and Sports Studies 1, which incorporates a wide range of lifelong physical activities including, recreational, leisure and adventure pursuits, competitive and non-competitive games and fitness activities. Physical Activity and Sports Studies 2, is similar, with a strong focus on soccer, suiting students who play competitively outside of school. We also offer Child Studies and Dance which are engaging subjects that teach multidimensional development in the physical, social and creative domains. All PDHPE electives are excellent preparatory choices for many subjects in the senior school.
Physical Activity and Sports Studies 1
Physical Activity and Sports Studies 1 - Soccer focus
Child Studies
Dance
