Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
In years 7-12 students also learn about life skills.
According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week in Kindergarten to Year 6 and for 300 hours per year in Years 7 to 10.
PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on 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.
In Year 11 and 12, courses available include:
- Community and Family Studies
- Community and Family Studies Life Skills
- Exploring Early Childhood
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Life Skills
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.
The Hills School supports the Health Promoting Framework. The Live Life Well at School program is in place, encouraging students and family to be active. We focus on a healthy lifestyle which includes eating healthy and the importance of being happy.
Health websites
- Live Life Well at School website
- Munch and Move website
- Go4Fun website
Live Life Well resources
For further information on living a healthy life at school, download one of the below files.