Two man luge.

As we continue our Olympic unit for the grade two class adapting as many winter Olympic sports as we can to work in the gym, we gave the luge a try today. I set up a course and the students had to push a teammate on the scooter around the course. Fun times, cooperation, and sportsmanship had all. 

Curling

First day of the St. Jude's Bonspiel started today at the Acton Curling Club. A great effort put in by all the teams and I know the students are looking forward to finishing the battle next week. 

Basketball update

We continue to get better as each game passes. We had a spirited effort against Lynn Rose Heights yesterday. We are looking forward to playing tall pines next week!

Basketball game tomorrow vs Lynn Rose Heights @ tall pines

Game time 4:15 @ tall pines 

St Jude's looks to improve once again in its third match against Lynn rose heights. 

Intramurals

Since it's been so cold outside and recess has been indoors, I've decided to run intramurals during phys Ed class. It's great to see the spirit of competition come out in the students. We should finish soccer intramurals tomorrow!

Basketball game tomorrow TMSE

Tomorrow the boys basketball will travel to Toronto Montesorri School Elgin Mills campus in Richmond Hill

Team members are expected to travel in their school uniforms and we will change into our basketball uniforms at the school. I will bring the jerseys, students are to bring shoes for basketball, navy SJA shorts and white socks. 

Bus leaves at 2:15 and returns at 5:15 

Olympics

Today in grade 2 we started our Olympic unit today. I will be talking about the Olympic Games over the next couple weeks so when the games start, the students know all about them. 

Today we simulated a short track speed skating race after watching a video of Canada winning he gold medal at the Vancouver games.  

Skiing forms

parents please return the skiing waiver ASAP.

Also, if your son or daughter requires rental equipment please fill out the neccassary sections. 

Basketball

The basketball team will be travelling back to Richmond Hill this week to play Toronto Montesorri school. We have a better idea what we will be facing this week and I believe we are mentally and physically more prepared. Bus leaves Wednesday at 2:15 and we will return at 5:15

Skiing dates

Skiing at Mansfield Ski club takes place February 12, 21 and March 5th. 

Circulation volleyball

In order accommodate the game of volleyball for the younger classes I introduced a Volleyball Canada game of circulation volleyball. It teaches students the fundamentals of the sport including communication, movement, offense and defence. The court is much smaller and teams are composed of 4 students instead of 6 so everyone is more involved. There are different levels of difficultly so it be adapted to many age levels. 

SJA basketball!!

We had our first basketball game being part of the SSAF. 

Traveling all the way to Richmond Hill to compete against the much larger Richmond Hill Montessori School, SJA put up a strong battle against the slightly bigger eagles. 

I'm proud of all our athletes for never giving up!

 

Name tags

Parents!! Please put name tags or write your child's name in permanent market on the tags of the uniform. Especially gym uniform items, when we have these unseasonally warm days, students all want to take off their gym sweater but I will not let them if they don't have their name on the tag. 

Thank you!

Curling dates!

We're curling at the Acton Curling Club January 10, 17, 31 and February 7th. Leaving the school at 12:15 and returning at 3:15

Day two

We had another productive day, the beep test was the name of the game today. I was very impressed with a few individuals who didn't give up and really put in a lot of effort. 

Here is a picture of the grade 2s doing a wall sit, the picture is more to show the new lights. 

Welcome back

We have new lights in the gym!!! The lights make a huge difference, I couldn't be happier with the new look and feel of the gym. 

Today I went over the classroom rules and routines. It was great to hear everyone had a safe and relaxing break. 

Grade 5-8's are going curling at the Acton curling club on Friday. 

Basketball try outs start this week for U-14 boys. 

"Motivation gets you going, determination keeps you moving"