Lucas Heights Community School

Educational excellence in a safe and caring environment

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Personal development, health and physical education

Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for 300 hours per year in Years 7 to 10.

PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on 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 Year 11 and 12, courses available include:

  • Community and Family Studies
  • Exploring Early Childhood
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) contributes significantly to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students. It provides opportunities for students to learn about, and practise ways of, adopting and maintaining a healthy, productive and active life. It also involves students learning through movement experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable, and improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence in a variety of contexts. It promotes the value of physical activity in their lives.

PDHE provides the opportunity for young people to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of themselves and others, now and in the future. The issues that affect young people include physical activity, mental health, drug use, sexual health, nutrition, supportive relationships, personal safety, gender roles and discrimination.

The School Sport Unit promotes and supports the implementation of appropriate sport and sport-focused programs for all students by encouraging participation, skill development and excellence in performance.

Use the link below to check for trials of specific sports to represent the Sydney East Region. 

Sydney East School Sport

PSSA Sport- Year 3-6

As a member of the Engadine Zone Primary School Sports Association (PSSA), students have the opportunity to try out for teams based on ability, skill and sportsmanship. Teams compete against other teams within our Zone. Our school offers T-Ball, Boys Softball, Girls Softball, Cricket, Soccer, Netball and Oztag. We also participate in Gala Days in Basketball, Touch Football and Water Polo.

Our three major carnivals- Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics provide opportunities to participate at school, Zone, Region, State and National Levels of competition.