Special Education News
Special Education Come and Try Sports Day 2018
On Friday 1 June, 130 students from the Central Coast enjoyed a day of fun and activity as Henry Kendall High School hosted the annual Come and Try Sports Day for students with a disability. The concept for this day is for students to try different activity to promote healthy lifestyle choices and encourage active behaviours for the future. Whilst enjoying these activities students are mixed with others school students to develop social skills and hopefully friendships.
There was a wide range of sports associations involved on the day: NSW Wheelchair Roadshow, Special Olympic Tennis, Central Coast Mariners, NSW NRL, Zen Bu Kan Kempo Karate, Judo Central Coast, NSW Netball and NSW Cricket. It was fantastic to see so many students engaging with the day including 42 volunteers who helped to guide the groups from activity to activity. Even the weather could not dampen the day. At the end of the day the students had a great opportunity to socialise with each other and enjoy a sausage sizzle thanks to the efforts of local Lions Club members working hard on the BBQ. A special thank you goes to all community businesses that supported the day:
- Woolworths
- Coles
- Aldi
- Betta Fresh Fruit
A New Angle on Lawn Bowls
For many years students from the Special Education Centre have had the experience of playing lawn bowls at Gosford City Lawn Bowls. We have been coached by two fabulous volunteers, Mr Bob Fraser and Mr Ken Scaysbrook. These gentlemen give their time to work with our students and share their skills, knowledge and love of the game. Again this term, students had some great fun at Lawn Bowls. We were very fortunate to be the first school to use new equipment the club had obtained using a grant from the Central Coast Leagues Club. The club had purchased a portable ramp which enabled students in wheelchairs to access the all-weather green. They also provided numerous sets of light weight bowls which our students were easily able to use without the fear of being hit by a traditional heavy bowl. Our afternoons were particularly fun as students rotated through various activities utilising targets and nets which are designed to help students develop their skills.
We are very grateful to be able to utilize such great facilities in our local community and be supported by such wonderful volunteers.
Regional Boccia
On Wednesday 1 June 2018, 5 students from the Special Education Department took part in the Regional Boccia tournament against 4 other schools from the local area. The boys played very well winning 2 games out of 4. Sadly this was not enough to place them at the top of their group and they ended up finishing in 3rd position. Congratulations to Joshua, Linden, Brayden and Harmond for showing good teamwork and representing the school with pride. Finally a very special mention goes to Tom Brewer who has played for the school for the past 6 years and graduates this year. Tom has been a wonderful role model for those around him learning to play the sport and we wish him well playing the future.
Mr Paul McNally
Special Education Teacher
Come and Try Day Coordinator
Boccia Coordinator