Physical Education

Physical Education (PE)

At École South Pointe School, all students in Kindergarten through to grade eight participate in the physical education program. We are proud to be a Quality Daily Physical Education (QDPE) school. This means that each class receives a minimum of ninety minutes of instruction per six-day cycle. During the Early Years, emphasis is placed on the acquisition of basic movement skills and their use in introductory and simple activities. Students begin to understand what movements to do, as well as why and how to do them. During the Middle Years, emphasis is on the acquisition and application of basic movement skills and their use in modified and lead-up activities. Students continue to develop their understanding of what movements to do, as well as why and how to do them. All students in grades three through seven are required to change into a separate set of clothing for PE class which includes a shirt, preferably short sleeved, shorts or sweat pants, and lace up or Velcro running shoes (no slip-ons please).

Health

At École South Pointe School, all students in grades one through eight participate in the health education program with their classroom teacher as per the Manitoba Curriculum requirements. Topics are taught through discussions, role play and activities, which help students learn about nutrition, personal hygiene, avoiding addictions, mental health, anti-bullying (including cyber bullying) and other relevant topics.