Focus on Learning 

Stage 3 - Physical Education / Sport

This term we are lucky enough to have the skilled coaching of Mitch Power for all of our students.  Our focus is tennis, and all of the skills associated with this sport.  Last week, our first week of tennis, the students enjoyed some quick warm up drills, before learning about balance, forehands and backhands.  We encourage the students to practise these skills at home where possible.   See below for some photos of Stage 3 enjoying their Sport time. 

Sensory Walk 

A recent improvement to our school is our Sensory Walk.  This area of our school allows students to regulate their body's movements and get ready for learning!  Stage 3 have been completing this Walk, as well as other body strength exercises, as a way to not only improve their fitness, but also to ensure our brains are ready for learning each session! 

Following on from the reading link in last weeks newsletter please find the following tips:

3 tips for home reading

• Establish a home reading routine. Read aloud with your children everyday. Ten minutes for each child around a book of his/her choice. If English is your second language, read in your home language. If you lack confidence in reading aloud, the fact that you are reading with your child is what matters. Talk about the illustrations and contribute where you can. Share your excitement for reading and this will be the model your child will adopt.
• The reader holds the book! There is a lot of power and control in the world of reading. The reader needs to have the power.
• During home reading time, turn off electronic devices and give each child ten minutes of your undivided attention.