Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education (HPE) Learning Area outcomes are linked to the progressive development of an understanding of decision making and the impact on achieving a healthy, active lifestyle for students.
Through a comprehensive program of both theory and practical components in HPE, students develop an array of lifelong work ready skills through Health Education, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Sport and Recreation and extracurricular sporting events.

A large portion of the time in HPE is spent developing communication skills, leadership, a commitment to improvement (growth mindset), problem-solving skills and empathy to support students to not only be successful in physical activity and make good healthy decisions but also look out for and support others, making them ready and able to contribute positively to their communities upon graduating high school. As part of the Health and Physical Education school activities the school undertakes House Swimming Carnival, House Athletics Carnival and House Cross Country.

Why study

We offer a range of senior school courses including ATAR & General Health Studies and Physical Education Studies, General Outdoor Education and a Certificate III in Aquatics, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests, develop required skills and knowledge and focus on strengths to prepare them for a wide array of post-secondary pathways.

Specialised Facilities

We have a range of specialised facilities including a newly constructed sports hall which features one full sized court with spectator space, fitness/recovery room and classrooms, this is adjacent to our oval and outdoor courts. We also have an outdoor (soon to be heated) 25 metre pool and another indoor gymnasium with full changerooms for the students.

Programs

Netball Specialist Program

Melville Senior High School is one of only four Tier 1 Netball WA endorsed schools. The program provides elite training that focuses on developing the whole athlete, both on and off the court. Students have opportunities to compete in local, state, and international competitions, gaining invaluable experience and exposure.

More details about our Netball Specialist program can be found here.

Outdoor Education and Physical Education Studies

Melville Senior High School offers comprehensive Outdoor Education and Physical Education studies programs for students in Years 10 to 12. Students develop leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills through a diverse range of challenging outdoor recreation environments. In addition to these important life skills, students learn to manage and reduce their impact on our environment and enjoy outdoor recreation in safe and sustainable ways. The course follows the structure outlined below.

 Year 10

  • Snorkelling
  • Tree Planting
  • Navigation
  • Dwellingup Camp (2 day)
  • High Ropes course
  • Bronze Medallion

Year 11  

  • Mountain Biking (2 night Dwellingup camp)
  • Navigation and bush walking
  • Roping (2-night camp in Margaret River)

Year 12 

  • Snorkelling (2 night camp to Rottnest)
  • Skippers Ticket (2 night Sea Trek)
Learning
It is a privilege for the Melville Senior High School community to be on Whadjuk Noongar country since 1960.
It is a privilege for the Melville Senior High School community to be on Whadjuk Noongar country since 1960.
We respectfully acknowledge the past and present Elders and traditional custodians of this boodjar, land, and of the spiritual rainbow serpent the Wagyl.
18 Potts Street, Melville, Western Australia 6156
+61 8 6274 1300
18 Potts Street, Melville, Western Australia 6156
+61 8 6274 1300