Swiming Lessons #1

LI: To work on and develop our water safety skills in a pool.

Today for swimming at the YMCA pool, we began practicing three different swimming strategies which were the dolphin kick, streamline, duck dive and we also practiced floating on our back and kicking.

First, we did a streamline where we put our arms into the shape of the rocket and with our head under the water, we kick with our arms still in that shape. To dolphin kick, we keep our legs together and kick. To duck dive, we streamline first and then we bob up above the water without touching the ground, then dive to grab a pool ring. Finally, we float on our back and kick by holding our breath.

I found this swimming lesson fun because I was able to practice swimming techniques and learned what I need to improve on next time. Next time I go swimming, I would like to learn how to skull and how to backstroke.

River Safety Brochure

LI: To promote river safety.

This activity focused on keeping ourselves safe in rivers, especially since NZ has many water bodies to offer. On the outside brochure, we talked about and gave information about rivers as well as gave facts about rivers. These facts can keep others safe. On the inside brochure, we talked about the river safety rules, more specifically about how we keep ourselves safe and still have fun. I included river activities that you could do or participate in at rivers.

If the water is shallow, you should not try to dive in as you can be badly injured as result. You should check with an adult to make sure the current of the river is safe to swim in, because sometimes the current is strong and can pull you out to a wider water body. If you are not a confident swimmer, you should always be supervised by an adult or stay near the shallow end.

This task helped me understand more about how to keep myself safe in the river as well as what I should do in case of help.

Thinking Grid

LI: To determine prior knowledge.

For this activity, we answered six questions surrounding water safety and determining our prior knowledge on how to keep ourselves safe in water.  I answered the questions based on what I knew about the topic and eventually researched some information to extend my understanding of water safety and prior knowldge.

Water safety is important because it will help you stay safe in any body of water. It will not only teach you how to swim but how to survive in oceans, rivers, lakes, pools and more.

I enjoyed this task because it was interesting and helpful because I expanded my prior knowledge and found out more information that will help me in the future. Water safety is especially important for NZ kids because there are lots of lakes, rivers, streams and water bodies in our country.

Netball Competition

LI: To compete in our first competition game of netball.

On Tuesday, 1st of June, the Panmure Bridge Primary School netball team participated in the first official championship competition game. The previous games were grading games and we were happy to be informed that we were graded D section 2 (which is one of the highest grades given).

We faced St Pius X for the four quarters and we were familiar with some of the faces we saw. First, we started by training and practicing for the four quarters of the game. I played as Wing Attack and I played an important role that evening.

The results for the game were 13 scores by 6 scores (13-6), and we won our first game for the competition. Familiar spectators were Mr Johnston, Coach Andrea and parents in the crowd. I played one half of the game (two quarters) but enjoyed my contribution. 

HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training

LI: To become physically active by performing the actions to represent a Maori story.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, LS2 travels to the hall to participate in a high intensity interval training session (HIIT). 

First, everyone puts their assigned heart rate monitor on and spreads out through the hall. We started off by listening to a Maori story, which was about a Maori god sending a mighty wind into rage.

The movements we did were part of a haka and we did them repeatedly for 5-7 minutes. We did 5 different movements as part of practice and exercise.

I really enjoy these HIIT sessions because they are an opportunity to be physically active as well as learn a Maori story.

Netball Game

On Tuesday, 11th of May, the netball team for 2021 played at the Stone Fields courts representing Panmure Bridge for the first time this year.

First, we had a 20-30 minute practice time to warm up, do stretches and shuttles. The goal shoot, keeper and defence practiced shooting while the other members of the team such as wing defense, attack and center practiced passing and recieving.

We were facing Saint Cuthberts and I played wing attack in the first game, went offside in the second and played wing defense in the third. I believe that we lost by one or two goals, however I really enjoyed this game.

I enjoyed playing against Saint Cuthberts even if we lost, because I am still new to netball and have only had three training sessions after school.

Role of PHN - Public Health Nurses

LI: To create a DLO explaining how PHN impacts schools and the people of the world.

For this activity, we were challenged with researching the role of PHN in our school, and telling others how they help us. The role of PHN also stands for Public Health Nurses who impact our schools and people around them very much.

In case of minor injury, PHN can provide disinfectant to prevent the injury from getting worse, and in case of severe injury, the PHN can be in control of keeping the area evacuated, the victim safe and the ambulance called.

This activity links to attitude because PHN (public health nurses) have to keep a positive attitude to keep others safe. If they didn't it would make their job and others harder, and there would be less probablitity of safety of the patient.

I really enjoyed this activity because before I completed this task, I wasn't sure what PHN meant, so I took the opportunity to learn about public health nurses and teach my audience about their importance.

AFL Lessons with Rebecca and Aundrey

LI: To practice applying our throwing, catching, kicking and passing skills to different games.

LS2 had a session with Rebecca and Aundrey. The year 7s worked with Rebecca and the year 8s worked with Aundrey. Last week, we learnt how to pass by hitting the end of the ball and kick by pointing aiming where we want the ball to go with our toes.

We learned two different catching skills. The first catching method is called the scooper where you have to lift your arms up from your side and as the ball is coming toward you, scoop the ball up to your chest. The other method to catch a ball is by catchnig the ball with our hands in a 'W' shape.

After we practiced these skills, we played Over the River. The rules to Over the River is that there are two islands and a river in between. There are 6 balls and each island start with 3 balls. The players with the balls have to use the kicking method to kick the ball to the other island and at the same time, prevent any of the other teams balls land on their island. Whichever team has the most balls on their island by the time the round ends, that island explodes.

The next game we played was called Corner Ball. We got into pairs and one partner was handed a ball. The person with the ball could not move and could only pass it by hitting the bottom of the ball like how we were taught. To get people out, we had to hit the ball towards their legs. The taggers could not tag other people that had balls.

I enjoyed this session of AFL because I learnt two different catching methods/skills and was able to apply them to a fun game of Over the River and Corner Ball.

P.E Infinity Tag & Stuck in the Mud

LI: To use our stamina and apply our sports abilities to a game of Stuck in the Mud.

Yesterday, as of every Thursday, the year 7 and 8's were seperated and each group went outside onto the court for a game of Stuck in the Mud.

First, we had a short discussion with the P.E coach about the rules. The taggers are given cones so that people know they are taggers.

To play Stuck in the Mud, the taggers must tag others with a cone. Every other player must avoid being tagged. When a player is tagged, they must stay in one spot and do starjumps until someone high-tens that person.

Next, we played a game of Infinity Tag. In infinity tag, everyone is a tagger and they must try to tag other people before they get tagged. When they are tagged, that person can either do push-ups or frog jumps until someone frees them by doing a high-ten with them.

I enjoyed this session of P.E and learning how to play a new sport as it helps me in the future by improving my knowledge as well as allowing me to play stuck in the mud and infinity tag.

Athletics Day

Panmure Bridge School held it's annual Athletics Day. Athletics Day is based around using the skills we have learnt over the past terms to run, jump and throw. There are 10 different stations, and at each station is an activity that requires collaboration and application of skill.

The first station we went to was called 'Rob the nest' where we have to get the most balls into our net before the time is up. 

The second station we went to was the sponge relay where we have to make our way through the obstacles and collect water with a sponge. 

The third station we went to was called 'Shotput' where we have to push, not throw, the ball as far as we can. 

My favorite station was called 'Lifesaver' where we have to lay on our chest, and get up, run and grab a beanbag before they were gone.

Then, we took a break and ate the sausages we ordered for lunch. After lunch, qualifiers from the sprint practice ran the 60 meter sprint race.

I really enjoyed competing with other teams to run, jump and throw. I think my team worked well together and comitted to the activities. Something I think I could work on is long jumping. I also think I could work on pushing instead of throwing the ball in Shotput.

LI: to apply our knowledge and skill of sports and physical education to run, jump and throw.

About Me 2020

LI: to write an information report about myself.

Ellohay!

My name is Bella. I am Irish, Filippino and Maori European. I am a student in LS1 at Panmure Bridge School. I am a Year 6. I enjoy how we are a digital school. I also enjoy rollerblading and writing stories!