Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10. PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues concerning the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others, now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education at Merewether High School
Theory Lessons
Our theory lessons explore the science of health, movement and performance. Students develop their understanding of anatomy, fitness, nutrition and wellbeing, applying this knowledge to enhance participation and performance in both lifelong physical activity and sport.
Practical Lessons
In practical lessons, students develop skills in movement, strategy, teamwork and leadership through a variety of sports and physical activities.
Integrated Lessons
Theoretical understanding and practical application come together as students create, perform and reflect to deepen understanding and showcase their learning.
Sport
Sport at Merewether High School is a valued and mandatory component of the whole-school curriculum for Years 7 -10. It provides students with regular opportunities to be active, socialise and develop lifelong movement skills. Through weekly participation, students explore a wide range of activities and environments that promote teamwork, inclusivity and enjoyment of physical activity beyond the classroom.
What we offer
PDHPE and Languages
Head Teacher: Kyle Sutton
- K. Brooks (Carnivals/Representative Sport)
- M. Dezius
- A. Hadley (Languages)
- S. Kliousis : (Carnivals/Representative Sport)
- L. McCallum: (Wednesday Sport)
STAGE 4: Y7 and Y8
- Y7 PDHPE MANDATORY
- Y8 PDHPE MANDATORY
- Y8 Physical Activity & Sports Studies ELECTIVE
STAGE 5: Y9 and Y10
- Y9 PDHPE MANDATORY
- Y10 PDHPE MANDATORY
- Y9 Outdoor Education ELECTIVE
- Y9 Physical Activity & Sports Studies ELECTIVE
- Y10 Physical Activity & Sports Studies ELECTIVE
STAGE 6: Y11 and Y12
- Y11 Health and Movement Science
- Y12 Health and Movement Science
- Year 7 Lifesaving Program
- Year 7 Touch football Gala Day
- RYDA (Road Safety Program)
- Premier’s Sporting Challenge
- Student Fitness Lab Induction
- Resistance Training 4 Teens (RT4T)
- 9 PASS Partner Primary Schools Coaching Clinics
- 10 PASS Pool Bronze Medallion
- University Immersion: Health Sciences
- University Research: Burn to Learn
- University Research: Strength and Conditioning
- 9 PASS 5-a-side Football
- 10 PASS Raw Challenge
- 10 PASS Annual Gold Coast Trip
2023 best HSC results since 2007
2023 96% of students achieved a band 5&6
Australian Representatives in Sport:
- David Forbes Athletics 1977–1979
- Brian Williams Tennis 1977–1979
- Peter Doohan Tennis 1977–1978
- Ian Barclay Rugby League 1977–1980
- Adrian Bubb Rugby Union 1979–1984
- Jeremy Dorricott Basketball 1981–1986
- Nicky Wood Surfing 1983–1986
- Donna Procter Swimming 1983–1987
- Rachel McQuillan Tennis 1985–1988
- Jeremy Sargeant Rugby Union 1985–1990
- Greg Rodgers Baseball 1985–1990
- Raegan Gilmour Netball 1988–1993
- Harry James Football 1988–1993
- Kerryn Dixon Athletics 1989–1992
- Ben Johnson Rugby Union 1989–1993
- Jamie Wicks Baseball 1989–1994
- Justin Norris Swimming 1992–1997
- Alicia Frost Rugby Union 1993–1998
- James Kemp Football 1994–1999
- Leigh Bennett Athletics 1999–2004
- Mark Farraday Cricket 2000–2001
- Matthew Harper Football 2002–2006
- Shannon Jones Water Polo 2004–2009
- Iain Jensen Sailing 2006
- Sarah Halvorsen Rugby Union 2008–2013
- Julia Barton Water Polo 2009–2014
- Bronte Bates Football 2010
- Harry Johnson-Holmes Rugby Union 2010–2015
- Patrick Moore Triathlon 2010–2015
- Matthew Humby Water Polo 2017
Justin Norris: Australian Olympic and Commonwealth Swimmer
Iain Jensen: Australian Olympic Sailor and Gold Medallist London 2012
Nathan Power: Australian Waterpolo Player and Olympian, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
Sarah Halvorsen: Australian 7’s Rugby Team and WAFL Giants Player
Chelsea Williams: Youth Match Racing World Champion held in Jeddah Saudi Arabia 2024.
