The Transit of Venus - Randwick Girls High School

PD/HEALTH/PE Happenings ...
As part of the topic area Sports Medicine YEAR 12 PD/HEALTH/PE students have been studying methods of
preventing sporting injuries, either by sports policy, rule changes, specific training programs &/or safety equipment.
Students from the YEAR 11 & 12 participated in a health seminar presented by Jane Svensson , a midwife from the
Royal Hospital for Women. The students were supplied with important information to help them understand childbirth
and the role of health professionals in the birthing process.
YEAR 11 PD/H/PE students have upgraded their knowledge of The Body in Motion, with an exercise class at Fitness
First. Thanks to Karen Bruk-Finucane for her assistance in helping Randwick Girls High School students benefit from
the free fitness sessions offered by Fitness First, Randwick.
YEAR 10 PD/H/PE students are currently being assessed in AFL & Olympic Handball, whilst YEAR 7-9 PD/H/PE
students are involved in developing important physical skills in cricket, soccer, OzTag, basketball & dance.
As part of the senior PD/Health Crossroads Program, over 110 YEAR 11 STUDENTS attended the annual camp at
the Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre last term. The remaining students successfully participated in a compulsory
Crossroads Program of Health & Personal Development Seminars at school. (see article)
During the school holidays YEAR 11 ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY students successfully assisted with the
organisation of the entertainment program at the Royal Easter Show, as part of their compulsory Workplacement
Program. (see article)
B.CUNEO (Head Teacher – PD/Health/PE)
RANDWICK GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL 13