All children attending Ipswich East State School have one 30min lesson per week with the PE teacher. During this time, children participate in physical education which improves gross motor, ball skills and social skills.
Swimming
Swimming is an essential element within the PE course and all children are expected to participate. Full details of the program will be provided by the PE teacher.
Sports houses
Students are allocated to sports houses. Each sports house is named after an Australian Explorer.
- Logan (red)
- Cunningham (blue)
- Oxley (yellow)
Cross Country, Swimming and Track and Field are important components of the Sports program. Students compete at school level, with some students progressing on to regional and state competitions.