Sports
Health and Physical Education Curriculum
Petrie State School has the benefit of a full-time specialist Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher, Mr Matthew Flannery.
All classes have weekly scheduled HPE lessons, with most classes receiving two lessons each week. Through the HPE curriculum, students develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to lead healthy, active and safe lives.
Students participate in learning experiences covering areas such as:
- Healthy eating and nutrition
- Personal safety
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Positive relationships
- Fundamental movement skills
- Fitness and physical activity
- Sport-specific skills and strategies
Our HPE program also provides students with the skills and experiences needed to participate confidently in school sporting events and competitions, including Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming and team sports.
Participation in HPE lessons and school sporting activities is expected of all students unless an exemption or alternative arrangement has been requested in writing.
Cross Country and School Fun Run
Petrie State School holds its annual Cross Country and School Fun Run towards the end of Term 1.
The event provides an opportunity for all students to challenge themselves, develop their fitness and enjoy being active with their classmates and the wider school community.
Students complete a challenging course consisting of multiple laps around the school's hill and grounds. While the course can be tough, the morning is designed to be a positive celebration of running, fitness and fun.
The School Fun Run also serves as an important fundraiser for the school. The event is organised by the Petrie State School P&C Association, with funds raised contributing to the purchase of sporting equipment, resources and other improvements that benefit students across the school.
Athletics
Petrie State School holds separate Junior and Senior Athletics Carnivals each year, providing students with opportunities to participate in a range of track and field activities.
Junior Athletics – Prep to Year 2
Students in Prep to Year 2 participate in a 50-metre race as well as a variety of fun, modified athletic activities.
These may include:
- Rubber chicken throwing
- Three-legged races
- Potato sack races
- Other fun running, jumping and throwing activities
The Junior Athletics Carnival focuses on participation, skill development and enjoyment, giving our youngest students a positive introduction to school athletics.
Senior Athletics – Years 3 to 6
Students in Years 3 to 6 compete in an age-group-based track and field program.
Events include:
- 100-metre sprint
- 200-metre sprint
- 800-metre run
- Long jump
- High jump
- Shot put
Students who achieve the required qualification standards have the opportunity to progress and represent Petrie State School at the Pine District Athletics Carnival.
Swimming
Although Petrie State School does not have its own swimming pool, students across all year levels are provided with the opportunity to participate in a 5-lesson learn-to-swim program each year.
Students travel by bus to Genesis Sport and Aquatic Centre, where they participate in an intensive swimming program conducted by qualified swimming instructors.
The program focuses on developing students' swimming ability, water confidence and water safety skills. Lessons are structured according to students' swimming ability to ensure they receive appropriate instruction and opportunities for improvement.
Interschool Sport
Petrie State School is a member of the Pine Rivers Interschool Sport Program.
Each semester, students in Years 5 and 6 have the opportunity to represent Petrie in three interschool sport gala days. These events provide students with the opportunity to compete against students from other local schools while developing their sporting skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence.
At the beginning of each semester, students select a sport and train as part of their school team in preparation for the competition days. Students then have the opportunity to participate in a different sport during the second half of the year.
Semester 1 Sports
- Boys' Oztag
- Netball
- Soccer
- Cricket
- Basketball
Semester 2 Sports
- Girls' Oztag
- Rugby League
- Dodgeball
- T-ball
The interschool sport program provides students with valuable opportunities to represent their school, work as part of a team and enjoy competitive sport in a fun, structured and safe environment.
District Sport Representation
As part of the Queensland School Sport representative pathway, students aged 10–12 have the opportunity to trial for Pine District School Sport teams across a range of sports.
District sport provides students who demonstrate a high level of sporting ability with the opportunity to compete against talented students from other schools and potentially progress through the regional and state representative pathways.
Petrie SS → Pine District → Met North Region → Queensland State
Students wishing to attend a district trial should generally have demonstrated a strong level of ability and experience in the relevant sport.
If you believe your child may be suitable for a district sport trial, please contact the Petrie State School HPE teacher for further information about the relevant sport, trial requirements and nomination process.
For specific information about Pine District School Sport, including trial dates, sports and eligibility requirements, please visit the Pine District School Sport website:
https://metnorthschoolsport.eq.edu.au/district-sport/our-districts/pine
After-School Sporting Programs
Throughout the year, a variety of sporting organisations offer after-school sporting programs at Petrie State School.
These programs provide students with additional opportunities to participate in sport, develop their skills and stay active outside of regular school hours.
Programs generally operate for several weeks and involve a registration fee payable to the sporting organisation.
Current and recent programs offered at Petrie include:
- AFL Auskick
- Sharkies Soccer
- Queensland Cricket
- NRL League Stars
Programs offered may change throughout the year depending on availability and sporting organisation schedules. Further information about registration, costs and program dates is provided to families when programs become available.