Week 7
Just a reminder - we have the Junior Athletics Day this Friday.  The activities will start at 9:30 and finish at approximately 10:45.  It would be great to see you there.  
Ice blocks will be available at morning tea time.

Week 6

The start of another exciting week!   

We have started swimming - the water is warm once the children get in and move around.  We are very lucky to have swimming instructors in on a Wednesday and Friday.  The children are really benefitting from their expertise.

Sports Tasters

On Tuesday we have a second session learning netball skills.   Oops cancelled due to the rain!

Then we have 3 sessions of hockey - the children will have the opportunity to learn some of the basic skills involved in this sport.

Here are some of our photos and thought about hockey.

Jilian - I learnt to dribble the ball with the hockey stick.

Sosaia - when you play hockey you have to hit the ball with the flat side of the stick.

Israel - I learnt zig zags with the ball.

Rayan - I learnt how to hold the hockey stick.

Devin - you can't hit the ball with the curved side of the stick, you  have to use the flat side.

Analise - we learnt lots of skills.

Maddie - I learnt the strong position.

Hunter - I learnt how to hit the ball around cones.

Sanura - you have to hold the top of the hockey stick with your left hand and the middle of the stick with your right hand.

Roman - you are not supposed to bend your back, you are supposed to bend your knees.

Hanna - I learnt to hold the hockey stick correctly.

Hunter Leigh - Stuart taught us to do hockey a certain way.

Amarni - you have turn the hockey stick around from side to side.

Ahurei - you use you left hand to turn the hockey stick side to side.

Lattrell - I liked it because I learnt a new skill.

Aryan - I learnt how to dribble the ball with the hockey stick.

Week 4

Swimming

Your child needs to bring his/her swimming gear (togs,towel and sweatshirt) every day to school.  Please make sure it is named as this makes it easier to return lost items.

In Week 5 we will be having set times for swimming lessons.

Week 3

The  children  shared what they did on the weekend.  A number of children went swimming - this must mean summer is coming.  Our swimming pool has been filled and as soon as it starts to get warmer a notice will come home about the days we will be swimming.

Calendar Art

On Wednesday the children will be bringing home the order form and a small photocopy of their calendar art.   This needs to be returned to the office with your money if you wish to place an order.

Athletics

Our class will be developing their different athletic skills over the next few weeks.  It is important that children wear appropriate clothing that they can run, jump and throw in.

Adam Thomas Football Session

Our class had fun playing football training games. Your child will bring home information about an after school football training programme being held at our school.  Here are some pictures ...

Ice Skating Fun

The children had so much fun - it was a really great experience.  Here are some of the pictures and a few of the comments from the children.   Their writing is on display in the classroom - please come in and have a read.

Term 4

I hope you all had a fun and relaxing break.   I had a new granddaughter born during the holidays so it was great to spend time with her.

We have a busy term - please check the school newsletter and calendar for confirmation of dates and events.   Here are some dates you might need:

Friday October 14                 Ice Skating Fund Raiser
Friday November 25             Junior School Athletics
Tuesday 6 December           Junior Syndicate Fun Day
Tuesday 13 December         End of year celebration
Thursday 15 December        Last day of school