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.
Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA)
Burnside Public School is part of the Parramatta Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) winter competition.
During Terms 2 and 3 primary students have the opportunity to participate in netball and football.