2. PHYSICAL EDUCATIONThe development of fundamental movement
andfundamental sport skills in tandem with critical thinkingand
communication skills Marshland Primary is dedicated to providing
students with engaging and meaningful instruction in Physical
Education in line with the New Zealand Curriculum. In 2013 all
teaching staff are undertaking an extensive professional
development schedule run by Sport Canterbury to further enhance
instruction through Teaching Games for Understanding with a focus
on strategic thinking.
3. HEALTHIn health education, students develop their
understanding of the factorsthat influence the health of
individuals, groups, and society: lifestyle,economic, social,
cultural, political, and environmental factors. Studentsdevelop
competencies for mental wellness, reproductive health andpositive
sexuality, and safety management, and they developunderstandings of
nutritional needs (New Zealand Curriculum 2007).At Marshland
Primary we are committed to providing students with abroad range of
quality learning experiences in the area of Health. Currentstudents
are participating in Keeping Ourselves Safe Kia Kaha Positive
Puberty Life Education
4. SPORTAs a school community a strong emphasis is placedon
sport at Marshland Primary School. A widevariety of sporting
opportunities are provided by theschool and a commitment to
maintaining high levelsof participation is balanced with a strong
ethos ofachieving success.As a small school we are extremely proud
of the factthat we are able to be more than competitive in arange
of sports with much larger schools.
5. What we currently offer Rugby Triathlon Rugby League Hockey
Touch Water Polo Softball Cross Country Cricket Ripper Rugby Soccer
Netball Swimming
