Sports Report
Sport Riddle of the Month
Why are you swimming on your back?
Because I’ve just had lunch and it’s dangerous to swim on a full stomach.
St Johns First Aid Incursion
In the past few weeks, St Johns First Aid visited our school community. They visited all levels and taught students what to do in an emergency.
In Prep-2:
Students learnt the essential skills and knowledge in which they can call upon in an emergency situation. They learnt how to spot DANGER in an emergency, RESPOND accordingly and SEND for help (DRS). They were guided on what number to call and act out a scenario to get them comfortable calling 000 in real life.
In 3/4:
Following on from the Prep–2 learning, students revised over ‘DRS’ and learnt how to check the casualties airway and breathing 'AB', as well as how to place the person into the recovery position.
In 5/6:
Adding onto the Prep-4 sessions, the 5/6s revised over 'DRSAB' and learnt how to do the 'C' component known as CPR which they had practised 30 compressions on a manikin. Students now know the entire process of how to treat an unconscious patient in an emergency.
School Colour Fun Run
On Friday the 22nd of November, we had our school colour fun run. We participated in different obstacles like ladder runs, noodle hits, hurdles, tyre jumps, water squirts, water slides and the best of all getting hit with colour. There were smiles all around the school community. Thank you to everyone who participated and a big thank you to the parents that helped on the day.
We managed to fundraise $5, 872 in donations. However, a bit of this goes to prizes and to the School Fun Run company for supplying the colour powder and online facilities. Thank you to everyone who contributed. This will help go towards our sandpit, second playground and sunshades.
Prizes for the fundraising are all ordered and hopefully will be delivered prior to the end of the year. These will be delivered to the school and be distributed accordingly. A special mention to our top highest students who donated. In third place, donating $601.50 we had Jacob in Xenica, in second place, donating $685.13 we had Ethan who is also in Xenica and in first place donating $756.10 we had Max in Argus. Congratulations and what a fantastic achievement!
Swimming Team Trials 2020
If your child turns 9, 10, 11 or 12 years old by December 31st 2020 and they
have great experience and are very confident swimming 50m in either freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke or butterfly, then bring them to the Craigieburn swimming trials early February next year. See Alannah for more information and to register. Over the break, it would be a great opportunity for your child to practise and be timed.
Staying Active Over the Break!
Children and young people should aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day involving mainly aerobic activities that makes their heart beat faster—more is better. The 60 minutes can be made up of shorter bursts of activity throughout the day that add up to 60 minutes or longer. Activities that are vigorous, as well as those that strengthen muscle and bone, should be incorporated (in the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity) at least three days per week. In addition, several hours of a variety of light physical activities should be undertaken each day.
Some great ideas include:
Basketball, soccer, netball, lap swimming, skipping or running are all great ways to add more vigorous activity to a day. They don’t have to be organised, paid activities— they can be as simple as grabbing a ball or a friend and running around at the park. Anything that makes kids ‘huff and puff’ counts!
Add to the daily total with moderate-intensity activities such as bike riding, scootering or skateboarding. Swap a drive to the local shops or library with a bike or scooter ride.
Examples of light activities include leisurely walking or playing handball. Walking your dog or to school is a great way to increase light activity. Some activity is better than none.
Great options to strengthen muscles and bones include skipping, running, yoga, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups, lifting weights, lunges, squats, climbing trees or swinging on monkey bars.
Try to switch sitting for being active. Encourage kids to get off the bus a stop earlier, or to meet friends for a game in the park rather than spend their leisure time sedentary on a screen. These small changes will deliver health benefits, but remember to maintain sufficient sleep.
Source: Australian Movement Guidelines
For more Information visit www.health.gov.au
Sun Smart
Please remember in term 1 and 4, all students need to be wearing a hat.
Water Safety
Now that it is beginning to get warmer again, we need to remember to keep water safe.
Don't swim unless the pool water is safe.
Don't swim unless an adult is at home and close by, and who can see you.
No jumping into the pool if anyone else is in there.
No diving.
Don't sit on the filter.
‘Say no to phones’ when adults are supervising the children swimming
Swim between the yellow and red flags (at the beach)
Wear life jackets when on a boat/canoe
No running around the pool deck
HAVE FUN!!!
Highlands Park Run
Every Saturday at 8am the Highlands Park Run is on. It is a free 5km timed event located on Stockland’s Highlands community, Northshore Drive. Its an event where the whole family can be included in to run or walk. If you are interested please logon to www.highlandsparkrun.com to register.
A school representative will try to be there every last Saturday of the month on December 30th. Hope to see you there!
Dates to Remember...
-Highlands Park Run-Saturday December 30th
-Craigieburn District Swimming Trials-TBC
-Woodlands Swimming District-March 3rd