Perceptual Motor Program

PMP (Perceptual Motor Program) is a school based program for early childhood children aged between 4 & 7. The foundation of PMP is the research-based understanding that children need to integrate language, memory, visual, listening, physical and social skills to be ready to learn at school. PMP is an early intervention program targeting fine and gross motor skills, attention and concentration, and general academic progress to accelerate learning and improve co-ordination, children's classroom behaviour and their ability to focus on tasks. Children are given opportunities to develop through floor and equipment sessions which are offered to all Preparatory School students (Years K – 2). Equipment sessions usually involve a number of interesting and stimulating activity stations.

Parent Helpers and Volunteers are Essential to Successfully Deliver the PMP

Please contact the Sports Teacher on the Balmoral Street Campus if you would like to be a parent helper/volunteer for this program.

The Catholic Primary Sports Association (CPSA)

The College is a member of the Catholic Primary Sports Association (CPSA). The CPSA brings together 13 Catholic Primary schools in friendly competition for students in Years 3 to 6 across a number of disciplines including Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics, and summer and winter team sports.

The College also conducts faction carnivals for students in both the Preparatory and Junior schools. Students are assigned to one of the four factions:

• Buggy - Gold
• Rice - Blue
• Bosco - Green
• McAuley - Red

Students participate in regular timetabled Physical Education classes under the directions of the Physical Education Teacher.

The Health and Physical Education learning area focuses on a holistic concept of health. It recognises the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of the health of the individual. It examines the impact of interactions between the individual, the family, the wider community and the environment on the health of populations. Students plan, act and reflect in order to develop the essential knowledge and understandings, attitudes, values and skills which promote health practices, encourage participation in regular, physical activity and support the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. These are conceptualised and taught through an integrated approach to ensure that students achieve a healthy, active lifestyle, including a sense of well-being.

Studies in the Health and Physical Education learning area provide the potential for a better quality of life for all students, now and in the future.

The College boasts a modern well equipped gymnasium with international size courts, climbing wall and weights area. As an inner city school, land area is limited. However, the College has access to numerous sporting venues in the local area including swimming pools, ovals and tennis courts. Close proximity to the Swan River provides the added bonus for opportunities in sailing, wind surfing and kayaking.