Physical Education

Weekly P.E.

  • A Physical Education Specialist takes each class in the school for a weekly lesson to develop their physical capacities and skills.

Swimming

  • Swimming instruction is provided to all classes by qualified instructors at the Aquatic & Fitness Centre Griffith University.
  • Each year children participate according to their ability in a school Swimming Carnival and may be selected to compete in Catholic Zone Carnivals.

Athletics

  • Whole School Cross Country Carnival - we have two houses - Costello/Blue and MacKillop/Gold
  • We have a term of skills-based Athletics Program including running, long jump, ball games and relays.
  • Whole school Athletics Carnival
  • Nominated students aged 9yrs - 12 yrs represent the school in Catholic Zone Carnivals.

Gymnastics, Dance & Wellbeing Programs

  • Body, Mind & Wellbeing program
  • Gymnastics lessons
  • Dance lessons

Interschool Sports

  • Students in Years 3 - 6 participate in a Catholic schools' interschool competition each Friday in Term Two. Team sports include Netball, Oztag, Newcomb and Soccer.

Student participating in an athletics running activity on the school oval, highlighting fitness teamwork and active participation at St Pius X Primary School

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