Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
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.
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.
Mortlake Public School has a strong tradition of sporting excellence, offering a variety of sports programs, including participation in the Primary School Sports Association (PSSA), the Premier’s Sporting Challenge, and a range of gala days throughout the year.
On Sport Day (Friday), students wear their sport uniform and comfortable sport shoes. The school delivers inclusive, well-planned, and enjoyable physical activities for all students.
Mortlake Public School are proud members of the Western Suburbs PSSA (WSPSSA). Visit the WSPSSA website to explore the sports played in our zone, access rules for each sport, and view individual team draws.
PSSA is a program that offers students the chance to represent their school in competitive inter-school sports, promoting teamwork, skill development, and sportsmanship.
The competition provides students in years 3-6 with the opportunity to participate in winter and summer sports.
Students in Years 3–6 who do not participate in PSSA take part in the school's sport program. They engage in a variety of skill-based activities and games designed to develop their abilities across different sports. Groups rotate every five weeks to ensure a broad and balanced experience.
At Mortlake Public School, every student is proudly placed into one of our four Sports Houses:
- Macarthur
- Phillip
- Wentworth
- Parkes.
This system plays a key role in school life, fostering a strong sense of community, teamwork, and school spirit.
We aim to keep family traditions alive by placing siblings - and even children of former students - into the same house whenever possible.
The house system adds excitement and friendly rivalry to school events such as swimming, athletics, and cross country carnivals. It’s not just about competition - it's about connection, pride, and being part of something bigger.
