intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong John F Kennedy
Faculty Goals
- provide engaging learning experiences around health and physical activity concepts
- equip students with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about personal and community health and wellbeing and create lifelong learners who contribute to their communities in a positive way
- encourage and promote participation in physical activity to establish lifelong participation in a range of sport, dance, recreation and leisure pursuits
Subjects
Stage 4
Y7 PDHPE Course
Y8 PDHPE Course
Y8 ACTIVE-8
Stage 5
Y9 PDHPE Course
Y10 PDHPE Course
Y9 PASS: Physical Activity and Sport Science
Y10 PASS: Physical Activity and Sport Science
Stage 6
Y11 & Y12 PDHPE Course
CAFS: Community and Family Studies
Exploring Early Childhood
Sports Coaching
Activities
A student-centered approach to learning, including a PBL focus in Stage 4 and ‘Collaborate Classrooms’ in Stage 5 PDHPE.
Additional recreation and leisure experiences in elective courses, including day trips to major sporting events and overnight camps.
Year 9 and Year 10 PASS students have the option to attend a 3 day/2 night ski trip in Term 3.
Involvement with community and charity groups across all Stage 6 courses.
Regular before and after school enrichment classes for Stage 6 PDHPE and CAFS students.
Strong connections with our primary department through PASS coaching option.
Sport Leadership Opportunities: official & coaching roles during lunch and scheduled sport
Representative Sport opportunities at school, zone, regional, state and national level.
Features
passionate, experienced staff who understand the needs of performing arts students
consistent and effective use of the class communications platform, Canvas
promotion of student-centered learning: Y8 Healthy Snack Market, Y10 Taking Control Unit, Stage 5 Collaborative Classrooms
lessons that employ technology in relevant and exciting ways
NEW Y8 PBL Elective on becoming a better athlete
a range of formal qualifications, including First Aid certification through elective studies
Staff Members & Email Links
At HSPA, we value the balance between work and personal time for our staff and families. As part of our commitment to wellbeing, we have set clear guidelines for digital communication. Please remember that our staff, as per Department of Education policy, will not be expected to respond to non-emergency communications outside of school hours, ensuring they have time to recharge and focus on providing the best educational experience for our students.
Clemma Mansfield HEAD TEACHER MON-WED, FRI
Rachelle Hoskin REL HEAD TEACHER TH
Leah Lee SPORT COORDINATOR
Elly Pickles YR 9 ADVISOR