Grade 5 physical and health education report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 5 physical and health education comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 5 strengths and 4 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Sample comments

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam checks heart rate to adjust how hard to work. They can use decision-making steps well in health scenarios. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · S.2.5.A.2: monitoring heart- rate counts Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · S.5.5.A.4: using the decision- making model Written for Grades 4-6
Strength. Sam combines movement skills smoothly in games. They can explain which parts of fitness each activity builds. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · S.1.5.A.1: Perform transport skills Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.2.5.A.1: related fitness components Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. To grow further, Sam can referee a lead-up game. They can apply the rules fairly and explain each call. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.1.5.C.1: Apply the rules Written for Grades 4-6

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam applies game rules correctly and explains how to stay safe in each activity. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.1.5.C.1: Apply the rules Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.3.5.A.1: understanding of safe Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. At home, Sam can track active minutes for a week with family and look for ways to add more activity. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · S.2.5.A.3b: physical activity participation Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam can name many fitness activities and daily health habits. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.2.5.A.1: related fitness components Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.5.5.A.3: Examine dental hygiene Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. Sam will benefit from practising a simple decision-making model. Real-life health and game examples can help. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · S.5.5.A.4: using the decision- making model Written for Grades 4-6

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam knows some rules for safe play and can explain one with help. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.1.5.C.1: Apply the rules Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · K.3.5.A.1: understanding of safe Written for Grades 4-6
Next step. At home, Sam can try short daily activity breaks with family, such as a dance song or a walk. Physical and Health Education Grade 5 · S.2.5.A.3b: physical activity participation Home tip Written for Grades 4-6

How Manitoba reports

Grades 1 to 8 get three report cards a year: Term 1, Term 2 and a final June report.
three reporting periods: Term 1, Term 2, and a final June report
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.8 · Source
Each category gets a level from 1 to 4.
A 1-4 ordinal scale is used to report on achievement in each subject category.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade.
There are no overall subject grades.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Comments describe strengths, key challenges and practical next steps.
comments describe student strengths, key challenges, and practical, doable, and timely next steps.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.33 · Source

Questions teachers ask

What scale do Manitoba subjects use?

Each category gets a level from 1 to 4 (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 7 and 8 add an overall percentage for each subject (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). NYD means the student does not yet show the required understanding; a comment is needed (Manitoba Grades 1 to 6 Report Card template 2026-27, PDF p.1).

Are these Grade 5 physical and health education comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 5 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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