5/6M Classroom News

It's been a busy this week up in 5/6, including Book Week shenanigans and a competitive day out at District Athletics!  

District Athletics

Sofia

On Thursday the 24th of August, the district athletics team went to Knox Athletics Track to compete against different schools! There were a large number of students who participated in the events. I competed in the 200m sprint and 800m run. Everyone was such good sports and were very fair. The weather conditions were great which made it easier for people to compete in their events!

Lula

On Thursday the 24th of August, we went to Knox Athletics Track to compete with other schools in events such as long jump, triple jump, shot put, discuss, hurdles, 100m sprint, 200m sprint, 800m and 1500m run. It was a great day, everyone had fun and enjoyed the lovely weather. Everyone was cheering for their school.  During the 800m race we were all cheering Sofia on and her shoe fell off.  We kept screaming "NEVER GIVE UP!" and even though she had one shoe for most of the race, she kept running.  As a result she came first and won the race! I competed in the 100m sprint, long jump and relay. Overall everyone had an amazing day!

Kevin

On Thursday the 24th of August, we went to Knox Track to compete against other schools in the District Athletics . I competed in the 200m sprint. The weather was sunny with a little bit of wind and a number of students made it to division.  Good luck to them!

Steven

On Thursday the 24th of August, we went to District Athletics at Knox. During that day we had so much fun. My events were the 100m and 200m sprint, and 400m relay with Adam, Angus, Aiden.  Congratulations to everyone who made it to Division Athletics.

Jacob

On Thursday the 24th of August we went to District Athletics. My events were triple jump, relay and high jump. In high jump, my highest was 1.10 meters and came 3rd. My highest personal record for triple jump was 6.64 meters and placed second, but most important of all; everyone had fun.        

Chloe

On Thursday the 24th of August was District Athletics. SJV students had a chance to compete against 7 schools! As we got there we could see excited and surprised faces on other schools, including ourselves. There were all types of athletics sports, which everyone got to participate in throughout the day! I had to wait a while because most of the running sports were in the afternoon, which were the 1500m, 800m relay, 400m, 200m and 100m. Those were the races that people could be selected in. I had the opportunity of being in the relay, 100m and triple jump as well. Overall throughout the day, it was amazing and I'm glad I had the opportunity to go and compete!

Ashton

On Thursday the 24th of August, we went to District Athletics at the Knox Athletics Track. I participated in the triple jump. While waiting for my event to begin, I played handball with my friends. Overall it was a good day and SJV placed 5th in the competition.

Justin

On Thursday the 24 of August, we went to District Athletics. The sports I participated in were shot put, discus and relay. I came 5th in shot put, 1st in discus, and 5th in relay. There were 7 schools that participated overall: SJV, St. Justin’s, Mulgrave PS, St. Leonard's, Good Shepherd, Brandon Park PS and Waverley Meadows.

Jadah

It was the 24th of August when SJV's District Athletics team went to compete against a number of different schools. As soon as we arrived at the Knox Athletics Track, we could see that it was going to be an awesome day. There were multiple events but the sport I competed in was triple jump. In the triple jump there was some great competition!  I jumped 6 meters and placed 4th. It was so much fun but not as fun as cheering on my friends. When the races started, all of SJV came to the sidelines to support each other.  It was such a good atmosphere, especially when I watched my friends Angela and Keziah come 1st in hurdles! We were so proud of them and I think it's safe to say that some of us came back to school with no voice. Overall SJV placed 5th and we all had an amazing experience.

Mischa

On Thursday 24th of August I went to District Athletics. The sun was out and the weather was warm. There were 7 other schools competing including ourselves. There were races and other sports, including the 800m relay, 400m, 200m and 100m.  There was also long jump, high jump, triple jump, shotput and discus. I was in shotput and discus which happened in the morning.  Sadly I did not get into Division or receive any ribbons but I was happy that I could get the chance to experience the day. 

Book Week

Angelynn & Tabatha

During Book Week (21st August) there was a costume /cahracter  parade.  Lots of people could dress up in there favorite book characters and we dressed up as Aurora and Ming from “Ming and Flo."  I had a cape so I looked like a witch so I pretended to capture Angelynn in the greenscreen photo.  There were lots of activities to do on that day. There was also a parade where everyone could show off their costumes. The Foundation students went first and the 5/6s went last. It was really fun to see everyone's costumes.  I saw a lot of Harry Potter's, Spidermen and princesses.

Caris and Noa

During Book Week on the 21st of August, we got to dress up as our favourite book characters.  Some of the things people dressed up as included Harry Potter, Disney and Marvel characters as well as a wide range of other characters. There were a lot of activities to do, including a whole school parade, a greenscreen setup in the library, puzzles, reading and Matt Ottley's Read, Grow, Inspire artwork activity.  It was  a very fun day and we are very excited for next year's instalment.