Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

... be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared and humble when you are victorious ...

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Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10. PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that will impact 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. In Y11 and Y12 we offer two courses: 'PDHPE Sport' and 'Lifestyle and Recreation Studies'.

Goals

develop confidence, resilience, knowledge and skills through engagement in PDHPE
encourage a Growth Mindset to learning
promote a healthy, safe & active lifestyle

Features

students are required to change into the Newcastle High Sport & PE Uniform for each practical lesson
students are required to provide a work book and writing equipment for all theoretical aspects of the course
participation is expected in learning activities
utilises local sports facilities such as Newcastle Rowing Club, Newcastle Croquet, Empire Park, Genesis, The Forum, Stockton Pool

Activities

Gym & Health Centre visits
Specialist Coaching & Workshops
Myuna Bay Excursion
White Water Park Excursion
Raw Challenge
Merewether Baths Excursion

Team

Nick Johns _{^{HEAD TEACHER}}
Jacob Black
Alex Brown _{^{PREFECT COORDINATOR}}
Alison Dennis
Henry Gore
Joel McCafferty _{^{SPORT COORDINATOR}}
Karen White

Courses

STAGE 4: Y7 & Y8

Y7: the new K-10 PDHPE Syllabus
Y8: standard syllabus & Human Movement

STAGE 5: Y9 & Y10

Y9: new K-10 PDHPE Syllabus
Y10: standard syllabus & Future Focus Inquiry
Electives: Physical Activity & Sport Studies

STAGE 6: Y11 & Y12

PDHPE (ATAR) and Sport
Lifestyle & Recreation (Non ATAR)