As a school we understand the need to work together for the best possible outcomes for your children. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions on how we can best maximise the learning for your child. Every child is different and parents know their child best, so it is important that we seek your knowledge to guide our learning programs.
At least once every two years the boards of trustees is required to consult with the parent community about the school’s health and physical education programmes. The purpose of this consultation is to outline the content, how it is delivered and ensuring that we are meeting the needs of all students within the school.
This page outlines our Health and Physical education programme which is linked in one curriculum document. For the purpose of providing clear information, they have been separated on this page.
Health and Physical Education at Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School provides a nurturing, child-friendly environment where students feel safe, supported and secure. Opportunities are provided for students that promote a sense of self-value and worth. Students generally interact positively with each other with senior students taking on a variety of leadership roles.
Leadership opportunities are also provided in Physical Education with students being selected as team captains and cultural leaders. All students are provided with a variety of activities of a competitive nature and those necessary to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Programmes and Programme Implementation
Health and Physical Education are linked in one curriculum document. For the purpose of providing clear information about the programmes we provide they have been separated into two sections.
Health Curriculum
The following key areas are identified in the curriculum document. They may be included in the two yearly cycle of Health teaching. Each key learning area has aspects that may be taught at all year levels. (Please note there is a separate and more detailed consultation process for Sexuality Education)
Key Area of Learning |
Clarification and Possible Programme Content |
Mental Health |
Opportunities to develop skills and understanding about:
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Sexuality Education |
Opportunities to develop skills and understanding about:
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Food and Nutrition |
Opportunities to develop skills and understanding about:
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Body Care and Physical Safety |
Opportunities to develop skills and understanding about:
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Physical Education Curriculum
The following key areas are identified in the curriculum document. They may be included in the two yearly cycle of Health teaching. Each key learning area has aspects that may be taught at all year levels.
Key Area of Learning | Clarification and Possible Programme Content |
Physical Activity
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Opportunities to develop:
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Sport Studies |
Opportunities to develop:
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Outdoor Education |
Opportunities to experience: Adventure activities and outdoor pursuits that focus on physical skill development, fun and enjoyment |
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School offers a range of programmes and activities, competItive and non-competitive, for students to develop their sports skills and team work such as:
- Athletics
- Touch Rugby
- Rugby
- Tag
- Softball
- Basketball
- Inter-school Sports-South West Zone
- Netball
- Hockey
- Inter-House sports break challenges- games and activities
- Year 7 & 8 Camp
- XCITE Program
These activities are provided by staff and outside agencies.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
We have consultation evenings throughout the year and this is a great way to get involved. Consultation evenings are an opportunity for you to voice your opinions and share with us what you think we are doing well and what you would like to see in the future.