Wilsonton
State School has a specialist Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher,
Mr Rob Edwards, who teaches weekly lessons for each class.
The
school’s facilities include a multi-purpose hall, two tennis courts, two large
ovals on the school premises and another which is detached from the school and
a five lane 25m swimming pool. The school also has access to Captain Cook
Sports Reserve which is a short walk from the school.
The
school conducts a swimming carnival for Years 3–6 students and cross country
and athletics carnivals for P–6. Nine to thirteen year old students (cross
county 10 years) are eligible to represent the school to participate at Zone
level.
Teaching
programs are based on the Health and Physical Education School Curriculum
Program. Wilsonton State School aims to develop concepts and skills for
physical activity by providing meaningful learning experiences that inspire
lifelong learning.
The
Physical Education program covers the following areas:
·
aquatics
·
motor skills
·
track and field
·
ball skills
·
dance
·
games skills.
Inter-school
sport
Years 5
and 6 students undertake Friday afternoon sport in Terms 1 and 3. This can take
the form of both inter- and intra-school sport. This term our students have the
opportunity to play rugby league, boys and girls soccer, hockey and netball.