The fall has been a very busy time in the gym. All the classes are settled into our routines and are enjoying being physically active.
The primary classes have been working on moving safely in the gym. We have been playing cooperative games and are developing a sense of fair play. We are learning to use a variety of equipment and have been concentrating on throwing and catching activities. Our elementary friends have been playing volleyball lead-up games, participating in fitness challenges and enjoying a variety of low organized games. Our older students have been playing volleyball, working to assess and improve their fitness level and participating in different games and activities.
Our annual Terry Fox Family Walk was held on Thursday, September 14th. It was a great day and everyone enjoyed the pizza after the walk was finished. Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thanks to those who donated to this worthy cause.
We had an interesting week of fun hosting the Rovers Field Hockey Club. Thank you to Thomas and Diya Jacob for coming out and teaching us about this sport.
Volleyball season just finished up. We had five teams on the go (two boys teams and three girls teams) with more than 50 student athletes involved. Through the season the players participated in a number of tournaments (including two hosted at our school) and over 40 league games. Our developmental girls teams concluded their season with a tournament on November 18th, with the boys wrapping things up on Friday December 1st. and 18th . Both teams had a remarkable season. We had playoffs for our grade 7/8 teams during the week of November 20th –25th. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer our teams on. Thank you to Mrs. McInnis, Mrs. Rayner, Mrs. Seaman, Mr. Klassen, Madame Curwain and Mrs. Ireland for all of the time dedicated to coaching the teams. As well, thanks to Mr. Beilman, Santi Galapon and Sebastian Pieczonka who refereed through the season. I am sure the athletes appreciate it; I know I do!
Our next inter-school sport is basketball. That's all for now. If you have any questions or concerns about the Physical Education program, please come by the gym or call me at the school. Take care and stay active!
Blake McInnis
Physical Education Teacher
