Physical Education

At Knox Gardens Primary School our Physical Education Program assists students in learning the value of activity for health, recreation and social interaction.


Participation in Physical Education and sport is an important part of the educational journey at Knox Gardens. We provide opportunity for all students to participate in a variety of sports and experiences. These experiences are not only celebrated but also considered essential to the overall growth of our students.

PE experiences are not only celebrated but also considered essential to the overall growth of our students.

Opportunities in PE

Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports at not only a school level but a District, Divisional, Regional and State level. Some of the sports we offer at a District Level are Football, Soccer, Netball, T-Ball, Softball, Tennis, Cricket, Volleyball, Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country and Basketball.

We run a whole school Athletics Day each year, during which students participate in discuss, javelin, high jump, long jump and many more events. We also hold an annual House Cross Country event, during which students run an age-related distance and have the chance to earn points for their house.

Each year, all students in years 5 and 6 participate in Hoop Time, which is a one day basketball round robin tournament. Additionally, to ensure our students are equipped with the skills of safe cycling and road rules, our students in Years 5 and 6 complete a Bike Safety Program.

In addition to this, the school offers a 10-day Intensive Swimming Program for all students in Foundation and Year 2. This is conducted by instructors at Aquanation in Ringwood. A Water Safe Program is organised for our senior school students each year. Swimming and Water Safety is an integral part of our curriculum and there is an expectation that every child will attend.