Mel Hamada explores how the updating of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) led her to re-think the PE and Net Games program she offers students at Yokohama International School in Japan. 

In this article she provides a unit overview to illustrate how she weaves all the elements of the MYP IB programme together from planning to assessment. If you are using the IB: MYP then this article will provide a great practical illustration of how to plan, implement and assess a unit of work. 

As teachers we often wonder how we can increase students' participation in physical activity, not only in PE lessons but also in other aspects of students' lives. 

Brendon Hyndman, Amanda Benson and Amanda Telford have developed a gem of an article where they have shared their findings of a Lunchtime Enjoyment Activity and Play (LEAP) intervention in an Australian primary school. If you are wanting ideas and an evidenced informed approach to your school based interventions in this area, then this article is an excellent place to begin your work.

Sue Whatman has developed a thought provoking article where she highlights the need for Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander histories and cultures and intercultural understandings to be taught through the new Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education.

Sue also discusses the importance of the General Capabilities and their emphasis in the Australian Curriculum. She argues that the recent Review into the Australian Curriculum by Donnelly and Wiltshire needs proper consideration and response from the profession at all levels. 

The Royal Life Saving Society of Australia have developed some great new resources which they have launched this term. The Bronze e-Lifesaving program includes support materials such as video scenarios, multiple choice questions, slideshows, quizzes and reflective and problem solving tasks. 

These resources will be a great support to secondary swimming and aquatics programs.