Physical Education and Health Department
Physical Education - Monique Grant
Junior P.E - A variety of units have been covered this term including, dance, badminton biomechanics and new game creation. Students have explored a range of physical skills and further developed their interpersonal skills in a variety of contexts.
Year 9 P.E modules have continued working through gymnastics, swimming and fitness. Students have also enjoyed challenging themselves against the SHCS Fitness Board in a variety of challenges. Well done to the new record holders from this term: Sam Williamson, Ziva Curtis, Olivia Moon, Phoebe Robb, Tayla Nutting and Cydney McAlwee.
Senior P.E - A key focus this term across Years 11 to 13 has been on biomechanical analysis of a variety of skills. With a few trips going out, such as the Anatomy Museum, Balmacewen Golf Club and Snow Farm trip we have had a busy term!
Year 12 have worked with other year groups in PE developing their leadership skills. All years have been busy working towards internals that will demonstrate knowledge to date. Well done to Charlotte Va’afusuaga who holds the SHCS record for the Illinois Agility test at 16.83 seconds.
Health - Gemma Cowie
During Term 3, our Health classes have explored topics of stereotypes, sexuality, and social media. We have discussed how these topics interrelate and affect our hāuora, with a particular focus on strategies that can be used to improve our hāuora when negative influences are being felt. We then examined how these topics have influenced and shaped some of our individual and societal norms with Aotearoa me Te Wai Pounamu and abroad.
Food and Nutrition - Kat Harpur
This term our learners have learnt more about social influences on their eating habits, the need for sustainable food systems, safe cooking practices and, of course, healthy eating and nutritional requirements for teens.
While we have had a big drive towards cooking healthier foods and exploring dietary alternatives, we have also balanced things out with a bit of sweetness, after all, according to Oscar Wilde, “everything in moderation, including moderation.”
