Physical Education (Katherine/Mrs Simpson)

GYMNASTICS PROGRAM

Week One of our Gymnastics Program has been a fantastic success! Students from Foundation to Year Six have embraced the program with enthusiasm, eagerly exploring and using our amazing gymnastics equipment. It has been wonderful to see students so excited to challenge themselves, develop new skills, and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment.

We are incredibly fortunate to have the experienced coaches from Ballarat Gymsports working alongside our students throughout the program. Their expertise is helping students build on previously learned skills while introducing new techniques and challenges in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. The coaches have already developed wonderful relationships with our students, encouraging them to persevere, take risks, and celebrate their progress.

Throughout the week, students have participated in a variety of engaging activities designed to improve their balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and body awareness. They have enjoyed working on the balance beams, climbing equipment, rolling wedges, inflatable mats, ninja walls, mini trampolines, and other specialised apparatus, with many already showing increased confidence and persistence when attempting new skills.

The positive attitude and willingness of our students to have a go has been outstanding. We look forward to seeing their skills continue to grow over the coming weeks as they take on new challenges, celebrate personal achievements, and enjoy all that our gymnastics program has to offer.