Physical Education
Vision
M.O.R.E. (Maximum Opportunity via a Robust Experience)
Mission
- Develop the social, emotional, psychomotor and cognitive aspects of all Marsilians through the various platforms and engagement in physical and outdoor activities.
- Inculcate in all Marsilians life-long passion, interest and enjoyment to lead a physically active and healthy lifestyle.
Goals
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For Marsilians to:
- Keep fit and enjoy sports and games
- Be confident in water
- Participate in at least 1 Inter-Class Game
- Enjoy the companionship and play with all classmates and friends
- Be creative and resilient
- Develop discipline and sportsmanship
- Be prepared for CCAs in secondary schools
Programmes
P1 & P2 Mini Trampoline
Rebounding is a type of aerobic exercise performed while jumping on a mini trampoline. Rebounding is key to develop the ABCs (agility, balance, co-ordination) skills which are necessary for children to enjoy a variety of other sports and games. Students will get to experience rebounding to the tempo of music.
P3 SwimSafer
In SwimSafer, students will learn the basic water skills required to be able to swim. With the guidance of qualified instructors, they will gain confidence and develop independence in the water, as well as learn general and deep-end water safety.
In addition, students will learn techniques like forward and backward movement, safe water entry and exit, and introduction to personal water survival skills.
P4 Kin-Ball
Kin-Ball is a fun, easy-to-play and exciting team bonding game. The game is like a game of a volleyball but played with a huge ball. The game highly promotes communication and teamwork amongst students.
P5 Leadership and Adventure Camp
The Leadership and Adventure Camp is an exciting and adventurous programme that is filled with team-bonding games and activities. The camp challenge students to strive and unleash their potential to excel in their studies and life.
Activities like High and Low Rope Elements, trail walk; problem-solving and rock climbing, bring out the best in students and forge strong bonds among the students and teachers.
P6 Archery
Archery is a great sport for boosting students’ mental and physical health and fitness. Archers require not only physical strength, but they will also need mental fitness and archers develop their focus, flexibility and attention skills.
The sport can be extremely dangerous if students are reckless. Archery teaches everyone to be responsible for one another and be responsible for the equipment they are use.
Highlights
School Events:
The PE / CCA Department organises annual events to provide the students of Marsiling Primary School with a wholesome and enjoyable learning experience in the school. Such events include Lower Primary Games and Inter-Class Games.
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Levels P1-P6: Unstructured Play
Students from all levels are given the opportunity to play at the school field and playground during their recess from Mondays to Fridays. This helps to keep them physically active in school beyond the PE lessons.
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Levels P1-P2: Lower Primary Games
Students from Primary 1 and 2 are taught a variety of fundamental movements and manipulative skills during PE lessons. For the Lower Primary Games, all Primary 1 and Primary 2 students will perform what they have learned in front of their parents. Parents will also be invited to participate in the Parent-Child Race during the event.
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Levels P3-P6: Inter-Class Games
Students from Primary 3 to Primary 6 will have the opportunity to represent their class to participate in the annual Inter-Class Games. The Inter-Class Games aim to develop and build strong teamwork and sportsmanship amongst the students to also promote the importance of regularly being physically engaged in sports and games. The Inter-Class Games will be conducted during PE lessons after the students have learned and master the skills for a particular sport / game module. There is a wide range of sports played during the Intra-Class Games such as Captain’s Ball, Floorball, modified Volleyball and Tchoukball.