Science and P.E.
Science News
This term students will take a break from formal science classes on a Thursday whilst I am working in the Grade 2/3 classroom. Our Physics unit will now take place during Term One of next year. Whilst we will miss our science class this term, we can be excited about taking on further sustainability and cooking sessions in its place. More time in the garden and creating in the kitchen!
PE News
What a wonderful start to term 4!
All classes enjoyed some fun and energising team building and movement challenges to kick off the term! We discussed the importance of physical activity and its many benefits, in particular for our well being and the well being of us as a group.
This term we are looking forward to engaging in our whole school swimming program which will run for 5 days across two weeks - Week 7 (Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th November) and Week 8 (Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th). We are just refining the timetable so will let you know your child’s swimming lesson time soon. It’s amazing to witness the progress our students can make in their swimming skills over a short but intensive program. Looking forward to seeing this!
Grade F-2 will be heading off to the District Schools Kickball Sports Day on Friday 8th November at Harcourt Recreation Reserve. Students have been, and will continue to be, developing their kicking skills and team work in preparation for this day over the next few weeks. Looking forward to a fun day. Parents are most welcome to come along on this day!
We will also be holding our annual School Athletics Sports Day & Family Picnic Lunch this term on Friday 22nd November. Start training parents and teachers-this year you can participate too! Students come along to school on this day wearing their house coloured t-shirt along with sports shorts and runners ready for a day of fun, fitness and comradery! Students will participate in a range of athletic activities, rotating in groups, aswell as join in with age level sprints and long distance running, each with a goal of participation and personal achievement aswell as supporting and encouraging team mates!
Clare Grainger
Science and P.E. teacher