Specialist teaching creates the perfect balance of fitness and fun
Physical Education
The Physical Education program at Buckley House is a sequentially developed program taught by a specialist teacher and includes:
- Athletics
- Ball handling
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Major games
- Minor games
- Swimming
In addition, the Early Learning Centre (4-year-old), Prep and Year 1 classes are offered a Perceptual Motor Program. This program helps young students to develop important skills such as hand/eye co-ordination, balance and motor co-ordination.
Sport
A diverse range of sports is provided for all students from Years 3 to 6 on a weekly basis and a number of special sporting events are also held for younger students. Variety is key with 19 different sports being offered, and the students compete in both intra-school and inter-school fixtures.
Students at various levels participate in a variety of sporting events, including:
- Athletics
- Swimming
- Cross Country
- Winter sports
- Summer sports
Participation is valued highly and students are encouraged to take part and do their best.