Athletics Carnival

Last Friday we had our Annual School Sports Carnival. Again this year it was during the day with a greater focus on our students having the opportunity to learn about the finer points of being part of a whole school Athletics Carnival. 

Whilst we hope it’s a nice day for all and the students have the opportunity to have fun, it’s also a great opportunity to learn – learn to be independent, be patient, to participate, to compete, to manage their emotions (good and bad), refining starts and finishes, what to eat and when, how to apply sunscreen, what to do with my hat while I’m running, etc. Sometimes learning happens through our experiences and those experiences allow us to develop skills and strategies that can be transferred to other situations in life. 

Thank you to all our volunteers – your support is much appreciated. A big thank you to Mr Johnson for organising our Athletics Carnival, our Year 6 Sports Captains for their leadership and support throughout the day and to the amazing team of staff at St. Justin’s who support our students and each other during these special events. We are in the process of booking a new venue for our sports carnival next year as Knox Athletics Track is being refurbished – we’ll keep you posted.