Ideas to keep girls active for life

Children who are dressed comfortably, with their feet protected generally perform better and do more physical activity through the day. This article targets girls. more evidence on getting girls into active habits for life 2017-1zy3o8p

Hockey and Basketball

                We had some sticks donated which have been great to introduce our younger children to the game of Minky.  Well done Room 2. Another key sport, played this term, is Basketball.  Here is our Inter-school B team in a very tight match with Duncraig.  All games were hard fought and close with the Duncraig teacher saying how he enjoyed working with the Glengarry teams because players were all good sports.  All four teams can feel very proud.

Inter school Cross country training

Firstly thanks to all of the parents who helped with the House Cross country event, clearly we couldn’t have done it without you. Tomorrow, Tuesday 1st August, I should be able to get to Davallia   for 3:15 for anyone who wants a quick guide of the course.  I’ll stay on for training 3:30 to 4:00.  I’m sorry I can’t take responsibility for your child.  You could come and walk/run with your child or take a post where you would have the best view. Anyone who wishes to practise can use the track at any time out of school hours … Continue reading Inter school Cross country training

Cross Country Event Roster – More help needed

Attached is the Parent/Carer Roster for Friday 28th July.  Please email if you can help. pam.algar@education.wa.edu.au  We will go ahead through the showers.  The event will only be postponed if storms are threatening. …looking forward to children proudly completing the race.Roster Cross-Country 2017-p1qm77

Gifted netball girls under 12

  Trials will be Sunday 13th August 2017 Warwick Leisure Centre Girls born 2005 – 2006 are eligible Please see the School Sport website here:- http://www.schoolsportwa.com.au/interstate/netball/girls-12-under/

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Child and Parent Factors That Impact Child Anxiety A considerable body of research has identified various child and parent factors that contribute to and maintain anxiety symptoms in children. Yet relatively few studies have examined child factors (including threat-based cognitive bias, neuroticism, gender, puberty and age) as well as parent factors (including maternal anxiety and child-rearing style) and the extent to which these factors serve as predictors of child anxiety. A Griffith University team in Queensland set out to examine the extent to which child and parent factors are uniquely associated with child anxiety symptoms. They also set out to … Continue reading Don’t forget to check out the latest Blog on You Can Do It! Parents

Inter-school Swim Squad training

All children who think they may be in the top seven swimmers for freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke should attend training if possible.  All children are welcome. We want to field our best six in each stroke and need to have a reserve listed. Training dates for the Inter-school Carnival are: Tuesday 14 March, Thursday 16 March and Tuesday 28 March. It will be helpful to record times again and places to be sure we have all in the correct divisions.  Each session will also have practise for the  medley and freestyle relays. The list will be on my window in … Continue reading Inter-school Swim Squad training