EVERY CHILD, EVERY OPPORTUNITY, EVERY DAY

Health & Physical Education

Supporting movement, wellbeing, confidence and connection through inclusive, active learning experiences.

Active Learning for Every Student

Health and Physical Education at Yarraville Special Developmental School supports students to explore movement, develop physical skills and participate in activities that promote health, safety and wellbeing.

Through engaging and appropriately adapted activities, students have opportunities to practise balance, coordination, movement patterns and participation in individual and group games. Learning experiences are designed to recognise different abilities, interests and individual learning goals.

Alongside physical development, students are encouraged to communicate, make choices, take turns, work with others and build confidence in active environments. We value participation, personal progress and enjoyment of movement.

A Glimpse Into Health & Physical Education

A look at the active learning spaces and experiences that support our students.

Health and Physical Education school activity photograph 1 — Movement & Participation

Health and Physical Education school activity photograph 2 — Active Learning Together

Health and Physical Education school activity photograph 3 — Building Confidence Through Sport

NSSSA Inter-School Sports Program

Yarraville SDS participates in the Northern Special School Sports Association (NSSSA) inter-school sports program, providing opportunities for Middle and Senior Years students to enjoy modified sports and connect with students from other specialist schools.

Activities may include basketball, cricket, AFL, soccer, netball, lawn bowls, tenpin bowling and other sports, depending on the program schedule. These experiences encourage teamwork, participation, sportsmanship and confidence, with each student's involvement supported according to their needs.

Our Health & Physical Education Learning Priorities

Every activity offers an opportunity to develop skills, build connections and celebrate individual achievement.

Movement & Coordination

Exploring movement, balance, coordination and physical skills through accessible activities and games.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Building awareness of personal wellbeing, safe participation and healthy routines in everyday life.

Confidence & Participation

Encouraging students to try activities, make choices and take pride in their individual progress.

Teamwork & Social Skills

Practising communication, turn-taking, cooperation and positive interactions through shared games.

Inclusive Sport & Recreation

Participating in adapted individual and team activities that recognise different strengths and abilities.

Community & Connection

Creating opportunities to enjoy physical activity with peers and connect through school and inter-school events.

Every Movement, Every Achievement

Whether learning a new movement, joining a team activity or gaining confidence to try something different, we celebrate each student's participation, effort and progress.