It has been a very active term here at the school. The students are enjoying being physically active through their gym classes, intramurals, extra curricular sports and special events.
The primary classes have continued to work on moving safely in the gym. We have been playing lead-up games for a variety of different sports and are developing a sense of fair play. We are learning to use a variety of equipment . Our elementary friends have been playing basketball lead-up games, participating in fitness challenges and enjoying a variety of low organized games that emphasize movement in sport. As well, they are developing the concept of team play. Our older students have been playing basketball and playing both singles and doubles badminton. As the spring starts to warm up and the field dries out, we will be heading out to enjoy some of our physical education classes outside.
Catholic Schools Week was a great success from an active lifestyle perspective. Students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that they can continue to enjoy through out their lives, including skating, bowling and swimming.
Basketball season has just finished up. We had three teams on the go. Thank you to Madame Curwain and Mrs. Ireland for all of the time dedicated to the teams. I am sure the teams appreciate it.
As things quiet down on the basketball front, badminton is on the horizon. The grade seven and eight students will have the opportunity to participate in badminton club and compete in the MCSAA badminton tournaments at the beginning of May.
Running club will be starting up after spring break. Runners from grade 3 and up are welcome to meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and head out onto the sidewalks for a run. If the weather is unsuitable we will meet in the gym and enjoy a combination of running and active games to maintain our cardiovascular endurance. Permission forms will be going home next week. Students below grade three are welcome to join if a parent is available to run with them.
The students have been enjoying lunch hour activities in the gym. Thank you to Mrs. Pieczonka and the Student Leadership team for organizing and running intramurals.
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
