Health & Physical Education

Health & Physical Education is celebrated in a number of different ways at Yokine Primary School. The Kindergarten to Year 2 program focuses on developing students' Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) such as balancing, hopping, jumping, running, throwing and catching. FMS lay the foundation of all movements and provide the confidence for students to participate and master a range of physical activities.

The Year 3 to 6 program focuses on specific seasonal sports and the skills, rules and tactics associated with each. Students are explicitly taught the correct skill acquisition and then apply these skills in game-like situations. Students are encouraged to set goals to improve their personal fitness. This is done through activities that encourage core strength, aerobic fitness and flexibility.

Students are given opportunity to apply these skills at various carnivals and interschool competitions throughout the year. Our four Houses, named after iconic local streets, promote healthy competition between students across year levels and provide a sense of community in the sporting arena. Our Houses are:

• Swan / Red
• Lawley / Yellow
• Flinders/ Green
• Royal / Blue

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)

HASS covers four different areas: Civics and Citizenship, Geography, History, and Economics and Business. By studying HASS, students develop the ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change. 

All classes receive regular instruction in HASS according to specific curriculum requirements.

Languages - French

Yokine Primary school runs a new and innovative French Language Program for Years 3 – 6.

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the need to understand meaning across cultures and languages is becoming a necessity. Language learning not only offers opportunities for communication, but also an appreciation of diversity and beliefs. In addition, students develop an understanding of their own identity, culture, values and language. Language learning has been shown to strengthen thinking skills and expand students’ horizons by providing social, personal and employment opportunities.

During French lessons students have many opportunities to speak, listen, read, write and understand through songs, stories, practical tasks, role play, presentations and technology.

Music

Studying music stimulates imaginative and innovative responses, critical thinking and aesthetic understanding, and encourages students to reach their creative and expressive potential. At Yokine Primary School, we have a Music Room equipped with a variety of instruments and visual aids to support students’ musical development.

Our specialist Music teacher provides a range of activities in the music room, including singing, dancing and playing instruments, and listening and responding to music and videos. Students receive explicit instruction in learning how to read and write music.

Interested Year 3 – 6 students have the opportunity to gain performance experience through participation in the school choir. All those who wish to join the choir are welcomed, with the premise that singing is a joyful and educative experience for all. The choir typically engages in at least two performances outside the school, within the local community, each year.

The Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) Programme is provided for selected Year 5 and 6 students to learn classical guitar, flute or clarinet. Students receive instruction in small groups from instrumental teachers once a week during school hours. For more information, you can visit the website below.