Curriculum and Learning
Physical Education (PE)

Our Physical Education and Health Curriculum explores Communication, Fitness, Motor Skill Learning, and aspects of Hauora (well-being) in a largely practical environment.

We aim to motivate students to become lifelong guardians of their personal well-being and to positively interact with others and society.

Year 9 PE & Health (9PEH) – Compulsory                                           1 semester

Through Physical Education, students learn movement patterns, activities, games and sports. They will also develop knowledge and practices to make their own decisions about healthy involvement in sport and physical activity.

Through Health, students are taught concepts that support their understanding of relationships, resilience, identity, and decision-making in a variety of situations.

Year 9 Performance Physical Education (9PPE)                                  1 semester

Students will have a focus on setting and achieving personal fitness goals. This course is open to all students who wish to improve their well-being and acquire knowledge of Physical Education theory.

This course requires a high level of motivation and a commitment to improving Cardiovascular and Muscular Endurance. Anatomy, Methods of Training, Principles of Training and Components of Fitness are explored, providing a solid foundation for Level 1 PE.

Year 10 PE & Health (10PEH) – Compulsory                                       1 semester

Through Physical Education, students learn movement patterns, activities, games and sports. They will continue to develop knowledge and practices to make their own decisions about healthy involvement in sport and physical activity.

Through Health, students are taught concepts to support their understanding of relationships, resilience, identity, and decision-making in a variety of situations.

Year 10 Performance Physical Education (10PPE)                             1 semester

Students will have a further focus on setting and achieving personal fitness goals. This course is open to all students who have completed Year 9PE/PPE with good grades for Effort and Participation.

This course requires a high level of motivation and a commitment to improving muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Energy Systems, Force Summation and Reciprocal Inhibition are explored. Wider aspects of Hauora are touched upon, including nutrition, mindfulness and financial health, providing a solid foundation for Senior P.E.

If you enjoy regular vigorous Physical Exercise, then this could be for you.

Level 1/2/3 Physical Education

Each is a year long course offering a range of credits to students which build their NCEA Qualification. Courses have a mix of practical and theory topics with learning including Functional Anatomy, Biomechanics, Performance Analysis, Teamwork, Fitness and Training Principles, Risk Management, Leadership, Outdoor Education and Skill Learning among others.

Level 2 Health

A year course where students develop their knowledge around Heath issues and Health promotion.   Students learn to understand the factors influencing Health and Hauroa (Well-being) and strategies to overcome issues such as managing change and building resiliency, upholding social justice for gender and sexuality, and being able to take action to promote an aspect of school well-being.

Outdoor Education

Currently PE staff play a leading role in many of our Year Level camps. Open to all students a variety of locations and challenges are offered to students over their time at SGHS.

House Athletics Sports Day

Held early in the year to kickstart House Spirit and Competition for the year to come. All students compete for their House over a selection of Core Athletic Events on the SGHS sports fields.

Extra Curricular

All PE Staff have an involvement in the school’s Extra Curricular activity programme. These reflect their personal strengths and passions.

Gymnasium
Gymnasium
Gymnasium
Senior PE
Senior PE

RISKS Disclosure

Weekly sports contains risks, including common injuries like strains, sprains, bruises and dislocations. These events are managed by the appropriate sporting body in conjunction with school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of the risks, all risks will be outlined to the students. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value. If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Ashleigh Rabel 03 211 6030 or [email protected].

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in your child facing disciplinary actions on their return or sent home at the cost of the Whanau/parents or caregivers.

RISKS Disclosure

This event contains risks, including possible injuries. This event is managed by school staff or other organisations who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s/organisation’s safety management plan. This includes careful consideration of all procedures while carrrying out the activites. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be totally eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value.

If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions please phone 03 211 6030.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

I understand that sports, trips, and extra-curricular activities are opportunities for me to learn, practice skills, and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside of the school.  I realise that this requires me to take on genuine responsibility for my own enjoyment and safety and that of others.

I agree to do the following to make this happen:

  • Show courtesy and consideration to others.
  • Follow the rules and instructions of staff and other supervisors at the events.
  • Look after myself and my personal belongings.
  • Declare medical conditions that could affect participation in the events.
  • Accept the rules set by the school for the events.
  • Take part in all activities within ‘challenge-by-choice’ options

I understand that my parents / caregivers will be contacted and I may be sent home at their expense if:

  • My actions are considered unacceptable by staff / supervisors of these events.
  • I breach the behaviour / discipline standards of the school.
  • My actions put me or others in any danger.

Book a Tour of Enwood House

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers boarders with a tour of Enwood House that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

To book in for a tour of the boarding house, please email Jenni Dennis, [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

Book a School Tour

Come and see all that Southland Girls’ High School offers students with a school tour that allows you to see our facilities in action, while meeting the staff and the students.

Student tour guides will answer questions and offer a student’s perspective, before meeting with a senior member of staff to discuss your child’s enrolment.

To book in for a tour of the school, please email Nicola Macpherson on  [email protected] or telephone 03 211 6030.

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Southland Girls’ High School
328 Tweed Street, Georgetown,
Invercargill 9812, New Zealand

+64 3 211 6030

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