News from PE- Ms. Laura Hicks.

Auskick

Auskick is coming to Bendigo Primary in Term 2! This fun, after-school program is a great way for students to build footy skills, stay active, and connect with friends—all right here at school.

Starts Monday 4th May for 4 weeks

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (straight after school on the oval)

Cost is $25 per participant (enter discount code BCB0EA7D to save $30).

Register here: https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/bd61a4

This program will be run by AFL Central Vic and will run Monday May 4th, 11th, 18th and 27th from 3:30-4:30pm. Please see the link for further information.

Whole School Athletics Day

On Tuesday April 21st (Term 2, Week 1) we have our whole school athletics day at the Bendigo Lar Birpa Athletics Track. Our whole school will travel to the track where our Grade 3-6 students will compete in traditional athletic events. Our F-2 students will compete in fun style games including jumping sack races and egg and spoon races.

We are always after parent helpers for this day to run smoothly. If you are able to assist please email- laura.hicks@education.vic.gov.au

After competing in the school athletics day, selected students from ages 10-13 will compete in the district athletics day on Thursday May 7th.

Jets Gymnastics

In May, all students will complete Jets Gymnastics sessions. Students will travel to Jets Gymnastics where they will complete 4 x 1 hour sessions. These sessions will take place on Mondays in May (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th May).

Shoes for PE

Please make sure students are in appropriate shoes for PE on their selected PE days. As we are always running, jumping and moving in PE, having the appropraite shoes is essential.

PE Days

Tuesdays - 2/3Q, 3/4S, Foundation, Grade 1

Wednesdays- 5/6K, 5/6C, 4/5MB, Grade 2

Sentral

Please remember, all permission notes and information for any PE events will be on Sentral. Please make sure you are checking regularly so your child has permission to attend events.

Any questions please email: laura.hicks@education.vic.gov.au

Thanks,

Laura

PE - Dates to remember

Term 2

Tuesday April 21st - Whole School Athletics Day

Thursday May 7th - District Athletics Day (selected students)

Mondays in May (4th, 11th,18th, 25th May) - Jets Gymnastics

Friday May 22nd - Division Cross Country (selected Grade 3-6 students)

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