Physical and Health Education

Objectives

To develop active and resilient students by building their confidence in leading an active and healthy lifestyle.

Physical and Sports Development Framework

^{Adapted from 2024 Physical Education Syllabus}

The Primary Physical Education programme provides students with a broad range of movement experiences to support holistic development and lay a strong foundation for lifelong physical activity.

• Lower Primary: Emphasises the development of fundamental motor skills and the understanding of basic movement concepts to improve movement performance.

• Upper Primary: Builds on these foundations by challenging students with more complex movements, sequences, and the application of skills across a variety of activities and games.

Beyond physical skills and game understanding, Physical Education lessons also offer rich opportunities for students to develop sportsmanship values such as teamwork, respect, and fair play.

Learning Areas

• Athletics (From Primary 4)

• Dance

• Games and Sports

• Gymnastics

• Physical and Health Fitness

• Swimming (Primary 4)

• Outdoor Education

Key Programmes

Unstructured play supports cognitive development, promotes social growth through peer interaction, and contributes to emotional well-being by helping children manage stress and build resilience.

• Rise- to-Shine: Designed to help students start the day with energy, motivation, and a positive mindset. The programme encourages students to start each morning, with them engaging in different sports activities at the School Field and Sheltered Basketball Court across the week.

• Recess Play: Recess play provides students with opportunities to engage in physical activities and interact with their peers.

Students playing Football during Morning Rise-to-Shine

Students enjoyed shooting hoops at our Morning Rise-to-Shine

Students playing Badminton during Recess Play

Sports Education Program (SEP)

The Sports Education Programme (SEP) is a collaborative initiative by Sport Singapore and the Ministry of Education aimed at strengthening sports education, cultivating a positive sporting culture in schools, and expanding opportunities for students to participate in a variety of sports.

• Primary 1 – Samba Dance

• Primary 2 – Taekwondo

• Primary 3 – Inline Skating

• Primary 5 – Golf

• Primary 6 – Modern Pentathlon

Our Primary 1 students participating in the Samba Dance Sports Education Programme

Our Primary 2 students participating in the Taekwondo Sports Education Programme

Our Primary 3 students participating in the Inline Skating Sports Education Programme

Our Primary 5 students participating in the Golf Sports Education Programme

Our Primary 5 students participating in the Golf Sports Education Programme (Fencing)

Our Primary 6 students participating in the Modern Pentathlon Sports Education Programme (Laser Shooting)

Primary 4 SwimSafer 2.0 Programme

Our Primary 4 students had a fun and fulfilling time during their cohort swimming programme — learning essential water safety skills and building confidence in the pool!

Our Primary 4 students building water confidence

Students bonding with one another during the SwimSafer 2.0 Programme

P5 Outdoor Adventure Camp (G.R.I.T) - Growing Resilient and Independent Together

Camp G.R.I.T. is without a doubt the highlight of any P5 student in Xishan Primary School. This 3D2N camp is conducted at MOE Outdoor Adventure Learning Centres and facilitated by qualified Outdoor Adventure Educators and Teachers.

During the camp, the students will get a chance to grow, be resilient and independent while experiencing the following activities:

• Communal living

• Day trek

• Night walk

• Low/High elements

• Outdoor cooking

• Campfire

• Caving

• Abseiling

• Rock Climbing

Our Primary 5 students doing Abseiling at the Outdoor Adventure Camp

Our Primary 5 students on their outdoor adventure hike

Students working on their communication and collaboration skills through teambuilding games

Our P5 students taking turns to serve food to their peers during mealtimes

Students having fun and overcoming their fear of heights at the tower circuit

P6 Graduation Run

The Graduation Run aims to impart valuable lessons to our students, emphasising that it's not about the speed at which they progress or how well they start. Rather, it's about finding purpose and meaning in their journey.

During the run, which takes place within our school compound, students jog down memory lane alongside their peers, reflecting on their time at Xishan Primary School and memories they have shared.

Our Principal, Mrs Chng, addressing the students before their Graduation Run

Our PE teacher, Mr Azrin, leading everyone in the warm-up

Students taking a walk down memory lane during the Graduation Run

Students running alongside their peers

Our 2025 Graduands

Sports Carnival

The Sports Carnival is an annual event where students come together to enjoy a fun day of sports and activities, building friendships and school spirit.

Students participating in the station games during our annual Sports Carnival

Students having fun at the carnival booths during Sports Carnival