Day 63 - Challenge Day Faces

Yesterday, Cycle 1 and 2 (Grades 1-4) had participated in their Challenge Day activities. Today the other 2 activities took place. It was a day for the oldest and youngest students to get moving. Cycle 3 (Grades 5 & 6) participated in the morning and then Kindergarten and PreK finished the day off. Phil, a Cycle 3 student from one of the other classes, hurt his arm a few weeks ago and wasn't able to participate. He volunteered to be the official photographer so I gave him a quick 'how to' lesson and he went off to snap the kids in action. Since yesterday's collage focused on the activities I thought today's would be focus on the many happy faces. One of my favourites is the grin with the missing teeth. I'd say from these faces that a good time was had by all.

Day 132 - Give it your best 'shot'

Today in Gym my students were practicing for their upcoming Track and Field day. We refer to this day as Spring Challenge at our school. We have 2 challenge days during the year. The first is about doing something good for yourself while helping others. The Spring Challenge is about setting and beating personal bests. There are 8 events (obstacle race, 100m race, long jump, shot put, discus, high jump, baton relay and cooperative games). Today students worked on the obstacle race, 100m run and as the photo shows - shot put. They worked hard on their technique, including the grunt upon release. It looks like we might be seeing many personal bests.