GRADES 6, 7 AND 8
In order to ensure a smooth transition to Middle School, students undertake a physical education programme designed to further promote the skills they have acquired in previous years.  As a continuation from Grade 5, it is the aim of the physical education staff to promote fitness, teamwork, movement skills and a healthy attitude towards physical education at OFS.

Students will also be given the opportunity to participate in various sporting leagues, competitions and tournaments in a range of sports.

Games And Activities Include:
Movement Skills:

• Development of the co-ordination involved in ball games. 
• Examples of skills are throwing, catching, hitting, kicking, speed, agility, flexibility, balance and tactics. 
• The games we teach are soccer, volleyball, cricket, softball, street hockey, basketball and touch rugby.

Swimming:

• The acquisition of water safety and the swimming skills to enjoy water based activities.

Health and Fitness:

• The objective is to promote life-long fitness skills and an appreciation of a healthy life style. This is taught in each of the units, as sports specific fitness is essential for the development of skills.

HEALTH & SOCIAL EDUCATION

GRADES 6, 7 AND 8
Students study these four themes during selected extended homebase periods, one per quarter: Getting to know you (Quarter 1), Growing up, Healthy mind and body,  Relationships. The content is age appropriate.