This document provides information for students in the Primary HPE teaching unit at Western Sydney University. It welcomes students to the unit and introduces the teaching team. It outlines the unit's focus on active participation, collaboration, and inclusion. It provides the contact details for unit coordinators and tutors. It also details the class schedule, expectations around participation and preparation, and reminders for Week 1.

1. Welcome to
Primary HPE!
102072
School of Education
Master of Teaching (Primary)

2. Welcome!
We are excited to have you in
the unit this semester.
We are a group of energetic,
experienced, and dedicated
educators.
We look forward to your
participation and
engagement throughout the
semester.
In this unit, we promote:
• Active participation
• Collaborative learning
• Reflection & Discussion
• Inclusivity
• Participation for all ability
levels
• Safety
• Encouragement
• Diversity
• Having fun and ‘giving it a
go’

3. • Dr Son Truong (Unit
Coordinator)
• Key Teaching & Research
Interests:
• Children’s play, wellbeing,
and environments
• Outdoor and environmental
education
• Therapeutic recreation and
adventure therapy
• Researcher in Centre for
Educational Research
(Sustainability)
Check vUWS site or
Learning Guide for
contact details.

4. Primary HPE Teaching Team
Groups 1, 4, 9 Ms Faye Dongas f.dongas@westernsydney.edu.au
Groups 5, 8 Ms Sonia Kadian s.kadian@westernsydney.edu.au
Group 3 Dr Son Truong s.truong@westernsydney.edu.au
Wednesday Allocate+ Group 1 Allocate+ Group 3
3 pm Theory (20.G.06) Practical (Courts or Oval)
4 pm Practical (Courts or Oval) Theory (20.G.05)
Tutor Ms Faye Dongas Dr Son Truong
Thursday Allocate+ Group 4 Allocate+ Group 5
9 am Theory (20.1.03) Practical (Courts or Oval)
10 am Practical (Courts or Oval) Theory (20.1.03)
Tutor Ms Faye Dongas Ms Sonia Kadian
Thursday Allocate+ Group 8 Allocate+ Group 9
11 am Theory (20.1.03) Practical (Courts or Oval)
12 pm Practical (Courts or Oval) Theory (20.1.03)
Tutor Ms Sonia Kadian Ms Faye Dongas

5. vUWS Site & Learning Guide:
Essential Information
Key Information,
including:
• Contact Information
• Assessment Details
• Unit Calendar
• Attendance
Expectations
• Submission &
Extension Information
• Helpful Links

6. ParticipationinLecturesandTutorialsisanEssential
ComponentofyourLearningExperience!
• Refer to the Learning Guide and the Attendance / Participation
Letter on vUWS.
• Important updates and information will be posted on vUWS.
• Check vUWS and your student email account regularly
throughout the entire semester!
• A full overview of the unit and introduction to the syllabus will
be covered in the first lecture.
• Note: We begin lectures and tutorials in Semester Week 1.

7. Tutorial Preparation
• Attendance will be taken.
• Appropriate clothes, runners, and bottle of water.
(hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent).
• A whistle for tutorials.
• Arrive on time and ready to participate.
• Special Considerations and Students with AIPs please contact me
if you would like to discuss any concerns.
• It’s your responsibility to know the schedule and location
of tutorials.
• Check the Unit Calendar.
• Check vUWS / email for weather updates.
• Bring a Notebook.

8. Week 1: Reminders
• Lectures on Wednesdays
• Tutorials on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Check the schedule!
• Bring a copy of the PDHPE K-6 Syllabus.
• Read the Learning Guide.
• Know your group (starting time & location).
• Groups run simultaneously with one group in the
classroom and one group on the courts or oval.
• Check vUWS or Allocate+ for your group!
• Wear appropriate attire for the practical PE
section.