Class 1 and 2

The focus for movement and games in Class One and Two this term has been around developing rhythm in our lessons and playing a range of cooperative movement games.  We have been starting each lesson in the classroom with a movement verse followed by a range of coordination and gross motor exercises.  This is then followed by a series of games outside.  The class have been concentrating on their movement including changing direction, speed and balance.  It has been great to see the children’s eagerness to participate and willingness to work together.  We will be finishing the term with some more imaginative games in the forest. 

Class 3

This term Class Three have been enjoying learning the foundations of their first Bothmer gym roundelay and playing a range of cooperative games.  Roundelays are a series of movements completed in circular formation, with students working closely together to coordinate their movements as a class.  Our cooperative locomotor games have centred on changing direction and spatial awareness.  The class have also really loved playing games with the parachute to foster their teamwork.  It has been great to see their enthusiasm to participate and work together.

Classes 4, 5 and 6

It has been a fantastic start of the year in sport for Class Four, Five and Six.  Our first focus for the year has been on body management and we have just concluded a lesson sequence on T-Ball.  Students have been developing their skills in balance, rotation, striking and hand eye coordination.  It has been great to see the enthusiasm and encouragement students have been bringing to lessons.  This has enabled each class to grow and improve each week with some great games to end the program.

We have now turned our attention to Ultimate Frisbee to finish the term.  This is a fantastic team game that will encourage children’s hand eye coordination, spatial awareness and teamwork.

I am also excited to be running our surf excursion with Class 5 and 6 next Monday.  This will be a fantastic day out on the water with students learning the basics of surfing and developing confidence in the water. 

Class 7

Class Seven have had an adventurous start to their physical education program this year.  Each Wednesday we have enjoyed a bike ride down to the Denmark river mouth to participate in an introduction to sailing program through the Denmark Yacht Club.  Sailing has been great fun with students quickly picking up the basics and getting out on Wilsons Inlet.  There have also been some exciting days with capsize training and navigation row-boat races.  I have been really proud of how the class have participated and pushed themselves outside their comfort zone.