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School Sport Foundation   

Auburn North Public School
Adderley Street
Auburn NSW 2144
Telephone 02 97481036    Fax No: 02 97480109
Educational District: Granville
School Sport Area: Sydney West   
PSSA Zone: Auburn
Sport Coordinator: Jan Heathcote         
Principal: Mark Harris

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Introduction/Index

SCHOOL DESCRIPTON
Auburn North Public School
is located in the west of Sydney.  The school has a population of 480 and serves the needs of a varied and diverse community.  Students come from more than forty different cultural backgrounds with 95% of students coming from NESB homes.  The average age of the staff is 34 with most members involved with the schools sporting activities.  Several staff members officiate and are active in District and Area sport carnivals.

WEEKLY PHYSICAL ACTIVITES
DF – Daily Fitness                    PE – Physical Education                S- Sport

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Kindergarten

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Dance (PE)

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Skills – Parachute Games and Vigorous Games (PE)
(Two sessions per week)

Grade Sport(S)

Fitness (DF)

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Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

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Year 1

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Dance (PE)

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Skills – Parachute Games and Vigorous Games (PE)
(Two sessions per week)

Grade Sport(S)

Fitness (DF)

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Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

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Year 2

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Dance (PE)

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Skills – Parachute Games and Vigorous Games (PE)
(Two sessions per week)

Grade Sport(S)

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

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Year 3

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

Dance (PE)

Grade Sport(S)
PSSA Sport

Year 4

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

Dance (PE)

Grade Sport(S)
PSSA Sport

Year 5

Fitness (DF)

Dance (DF)

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (PE)

Grade Sport(S)
PSSA Sport

Year 6

Fitness (DF)

Dance (PE)

Fitness (DF)

Fitness (DF)

Grade Sport(S)
PSSA Sport

YEARLY SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES
Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 - Kindergarten / Year 1 / Year 2

Term 1
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Parachute Games (PE): once a week on Grade basis
Vigorous Games (PE): once a week on Grade basis
Games – spatial awareness (S): Friday afternoons

Term 2
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Fun Run / Obstacle Course / Aerobics (DF, PE): once a week on Grade basis
Athletics: in preparation for K – 6 athletics (S): Friday afternoons
School Swimming Scheme – Year 2 only (PE)

Term 3
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Playing the Game (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Partner Games and Relays (S): Friday afternoon
Jump Rope (DF) 
School Athletics Carnival (S)

Term 4
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Playing the Game (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Circuits and Fun Run Activities (S): Friday afternoons

Stage 2 – Year 3 and 4

Term 1
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
PSSA Summer Sports (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket
School Swimming Carnival (S)
Visit by Basketball Association (PE)

Term 2
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
PSSA Winter Sports (S): Friday afternoon Netball, Newcombe Ball, Oz Tag, Soccer (S)
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon
Skills training in preparation for School Athletic Carnival
School Cross Country (S)

Term 3
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
School Athletics Carnival (S) and Jump Rope (PE)
PSSA Winter Sports (S): Friday afternoon Netball, Newcombe Ball, Oz Tag, Soccer (S)
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon
Skills training in athletics continue

Term 4
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Intensive Swimming Program (PE): targeting non swimmers
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket
PSSA Summer Sports (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket

STAGE 3 – Year 5 and 6

Term 1
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Stage basis
PSSA Summer Sports (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket
School Swimming Carnival (S)
Visit by Basketball Association (PE)

Term 2
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Stage basis
PSSA Winter Sports (S): Friday afternoon Netball, Newcombe Ball, Oz Tag, Soccer (S)
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon
Skills training in preparation for School Athletic Carnival
School Cross Country (S)
Weekly skills taught by Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs in preparation for the Rugby League Knockouts (PE)

Term 3
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Stage basis
School Athletics Carnival (S)
PSSA Winter Sports (S): Friday afternoon Netball, Newcombe Ball, Oz Tag, Soccer (S)
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon
Skills training in athletics continue
Weekly skills taught by Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs (PE)
Jump Rope (PE)

Term 4
Fitness (DF): three times a week on a Grade basis
Dance (PE): once a week on a Grade basis
Intensive Swimming Program (PE): targeting non swimmers
School Sport (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket
Visit by the Cricket Association providing instruction on skill development
PSSA Summer Sports (S): Friday afternoon T-Ball, Softball and Cricket

RESOURCES
The PD/H/PE committee is allocated a budget.  This budget is used for the purchasing of resources for the program.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
No parental involvement.  Local community associations assist with training and development days for the students.  These associations include Canterbury Bankstown RLC , the NSW Cricket Association, Sydney Kings Basketball and NSW AFL.

OTHER SPORTING OPPOORTUNITIES
Jump Rope for Heart demonstrations.   Regular visits by the Canterbury Bankstown development officers during Terms 2 & 3 to work with the Year 5 & 6 boys and girls.  Ball presentation to Year 3 students by Canterbury Bankstown players who talk about fitness, good sportsmanship, diet and exercise.  The school participates in the Milo Cup – Super Eight Cricket Competition.  Development Officers from the Sydney Kings, NSW Cricket Association and NSW AFL conduct regular skills and follow up lessons.

REASONS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM
The program hinges on a hardworking, cooperative, well trained and knowledgeable staff.  Plenty of resources and the successful use outside agencies, development officers and associations.

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