This week in PE, our students celebrated NAIDOC Week by learning about some of Australia's remarkable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes and the sports they excel in.
As a warm-up, they played a traditional Indigenous game called Apwerte, where students had to roll a ball between two bowling pins. They were inspired by Cathy Freeman and participated in a sprinting game, practiced netball skills like Donelle Wallam, played tennis like Ash Barty, honed their AFL goal-kicking with Charlie Cameron, developed basketball skills inspired by Patty Mills, and engaged in handballing target practice like Bobby Hill. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to recognize and appreciate the contributions of these outstanding athletes while having fun and staying active.
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For the second half of Term 2 SLC, CLC and YYLC completed a gymnastics unit. They learned how to make shapes with their bodies, to jump and land safely, to rotate; turn, roll and spin, and all about rhythmic gymnastics. Next term SLC will continue to explore gymnastics and PLC will begin their gymnastics unit. It is such a fun way for students to move their bodies and be healthy! Take a look at our gymnasts below. Take a look at our Preps in action doing the Perceptual Motor Program (PMP).
PMP is a program based on movement that helps younger students enhance their hand-eye and foot-eye coordination. PMP is also a fantastic tool for supporting students growth in areas such as fitness, balance, locomotion and eye-tracking skills. Today the students from PLC and SLC were incredibly fortunate to complete a free soccer incursion with the Football Star Academy.
Students learned basic soccer skills while engaging in fun games such as Red Light, Green Light and Monster Tag. Students then teamed up and used their skills to verse each other in mini-matches. At the end of the incursion, all students received a voucher for a free trial session with the Football Star Academy. It was a fantastic experience and we thank Coach Michael and Coach Lisa from Football Star Academy for coming to MPPS. We had 58 students represent MPPS at the Bridge Inn North District Cross Country event, which was held the Kilmore Racing Club on Tuesday the 14th of May It was a fantastic day of filled with running, laughter, ice cream and MPPS spirit! Thank you to all the families who came to support our superstar athletes. Congratulations to ALL for completing the 2km or 3km run. A special shout out to the following students who placed in the top 12 and will proceed to the Division Cross Country on Wednesday the 5th of June.
On Thursday the 9th of May our Grade 3/4 students from Carome Learning Community were very fortunate to participate in a free AFL incursion. The AFL ran the incursion to promote their new program called ‘Superkick’.
The NAB AFL Superkick is for anyone aged 8-12 wanting to get a feel for footy, without the pressure. It’s a great next step after Auskick or a good way to start fresh in footy, as you’ll learn new skills through skill-based activities in weekly sessions, then show them off in games straight after. All CLC students were incredibly lucky to receive a 10% discount code to sign up for Superkick! Take a look at some information and action pictures below. The results are in! Drum roll please... Kerr Captains Ella and Kosta, and Mills Captains Archer and Hazel (absent)
On the last day of Term 1, Thursday the 28th of March, we had our annual MPPS Fun Run! All staff, students (and some parents) dressed in their house colours of Mills (green), Barty (blue), Alcott (yellow), and Kerr (red). Students from Prep to Grade 6 ran laps around our school and showed off their athletic abilities. It was an incredible day and we are all so proud of all students for participating, trying their best and cheering on their peers. The results will be annouced at the first assembly back of Term 2, on Monday the 22nd of April. Take a look at our amazing runners! Thank you to all of the families who walked, rode and scooted to school on Friday the 22nd of March, to promote healthy habits and eco-friendly transportation. It was amazing to see so many of our students on their bikes and scooters. Go Team MPPS!
This term, all students from Prep to Grade 6 at MPPS have been learning about our CARE values in PE.
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