Sports Report
Sport Riddle of the Month
Why did Cinderella get thrown out of the basketball team?
Because she kept running away from the ball
What's Happening in Physical Education?
The Argus Community
The Argus Community have been using different experiences to keep their eyes on the ball when throwing, catching, rolling and bouncing the ball. They are beginning to describe their body positions when performing a range of different movements.
The Xenica Community
The Xenica Community have been using a variety of different throws and catches to determine which is best suited to the activity that they are participating in.
The Achilles Community
The Achilles Community have been using fundamental movement skills in correct sequences to perform a skipping routine involving different jumping techniques.
The Ulysses Community
The Ulysses Community have been using their fundamental movement skills like one and two handed striking and throwing skills to propel an object and keep it in motion by using accuracy and control within Bat Tennis.
Aitken Hill Primary School Athletics Team
On Monday the 26th of August, our school Athletics team competed against many schools in the Craigieburn district at Meadowglen Stadium. Congratulations to all those students who persisted and tried their best on the day, as well as representing the school with pride. A special mention to those students who will be moving on to the next round at Divisions in September.
Vake Nasalai, who came 1st in Discus and 2nd in Shot Put and Billy Jones, who came 1st in Shot Put and 2nd in Discus. Congratulations!
Somers Camp
On Tuesday the 13th to Wednesday the 21st of August, Tameka and Alannah, alongside 159 other 5/6 students and 7 other visiting teachers from other schools in the Northern region attended and began their experience for life at Somers Camp. They participated in a range of activities like art, singing, dancing, acting, cycling, bush cooking, absailing, rock climbing, archery, the challenge swing, the flying fox, high and low ropes courses and group initiatives. The permanent teaching staff, as well as the visiting teachers encourage and teach their students in strategies of overcoming homesickness, meeting new people, taking a step out of their comfort zone and setting and achieving challenging, but yet achieveable goals.
From Tameka, Grade 6 Student in Ulysses
Hi, my name is Tameka and I’m going to tell you about the adventures I had on Somers camp. I committed myself to 9 days away from home and the only person I knew was Alannah. As I arrived, I met 19 girls who I shared my hut with. Two of them girls I believe I can be friends with for life.
On the first day, we unpacked and settled in. My first duty on camp was being a table host. Being a table host involved washing the dishes and serving dinner, lunch and breakfast. Over the course of the camp, we did a variety of activities to build my social skills and challenge ourselves for the future. Some of the activities were did were archery, environmental studies, boating, the challenge swing, high ropes, low ropes, rock climbing, absailing, bush cooking, bike education and team initiatives. We also had some night activities like a disco, night walk, concert, tabloid sports, team building activities, bush dance and a camp fire.
Something I took out away from camp was my love for archery. I think I have become more confident in myself and making new friends. This camp goes every 2 years and I recommend the 3/4s go to Somers camp when the opportunity comes, just like I did. Thank you!
National Health and Physical Education Day
We will be celebrating this on the last day of term with a footy fever theme where all students can wear their favourite sports team and donate a gold coin to the school. We are currently looking at some options of some fun Health and PE related activities to help celebrate the day. Stay tuned!
Swimming Intensive Program
In early Term 4, (for the Argus and Xenica communities it will be in week 2 and for the Achilles and Ulysses communities in week 3), will be participating in a 5 day intensive swimming program at our local swim centre, Splash. Swimming is an essential skill for all children and all children are encouraged to participate which is a part of the Physical Education component of the Victorian curriculum. It is also a benefit to help your child become safe, confident and happy playing and swimming in the water.
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 these dates August 31st, September 28th, October 26th, November 30th and December 30th. Hope to see you there!
Hume Hockey Club
Hume Hockey Club are in search for some grades 3-6 aged children to join their club. If you're interested, please contact Harry at Hume Hockey Club on president@humehockeyclub.com
Dates to Remember...
-Highlands Park Run-Saturday August 31st
-Division Athletics Carnival-Tuesday September 10th
-National Health and Physical Education Day-Thursday September 12th
-Celebration of National Health and Physical Education Day-Friday September 20th
-Walk to School Month-October 7th-November 1st
-Swimming 5 Day Intensive Program-Monday 14th- Friday 18th October (F-2)
Monday 21st-Friday 25th October (3-6)