Mr. Van Sluys MTS

This week in PE, we got into the holiday spirit by playing a variety of fun, holiday-themed games. These activities focused on movement, teamwork, and skill development while keeping the energy high and the gym full of excitement. Students loved the festive challenges and did a great job supporting one another and staying active. As we head into the break, I want to thank our students and families for a wonderful start to the school year. Wishing everyone a happy and restful holiday season. I look forward to seeing everyone back in the gym in the new year. - Mr. van Sluys

This week in PE, we kicked off the holiday season with a few festive games that kept everyone active and smiling. One of our favourites was Snowman Battle, where students aimed to knock down the opposing team’s snowmen using their best throwing accuracy. The team with the most standing snowmen at the end claimed the win, and there was lots of excitement as students worked together to protect their snowmen and aim carefully. We also played Grinch Mountain, a fast-paced game where students used scooters to travel across the gym and rescue presents that the grinches had stolen. It was a great way to practice stamina, coordination, and quick decision-making. We’ll continue the fun next week with more holiday-themed activities to help keep everyone moving and enjoying the season. - Mr. van Sluys

This week we continued building our lacrosse skills with a focus on passing and teamwork . Students learned and practiced proper passing technique through two engaging activities: Hoop Flip and Pass for Treasure . In Hoop Flip , partners worked together to complete a passing challenge. Each successful pass allowed them to flip their hoop farther away, making each round a little trickier and helping students work on accuracy and control. In Pass for Treasure , students passed to a partner who was standing on “treasure.” If the partner caught the ball, they earned a piece of treasure for their team. This activity encouraged soft hands, and good aim. Later in the week, students put all their skills to use in 3-on-3 lacrosse games . It was great to see them applying proper grip, scooping, catching, cradling, and passing in a real game setting. Looking forward to more lacrosse fun next week!  - Mr. van Sluys

This week in PE, we continued building on our lacrosse skills with all K–4 classes. After learning the basics last week, students were ready to try some exciting new techniques like  cradling and shooting . We introduced cradling, which helps players keep control of the ball while moving. To practice this skill, students played a favourite game called British Bulldog , where they had to cradle the ball while moving safely across the gym without losing control. It was a fun way to build confidence and coordination. Students also worked on shooting by playing Shoot for Treasure . A variety of targets were set up around the gym, and students aimed, shot, and tried to win treasure by hitting the targets. This helped them practice accuracy, power, and proper shooting form. It was a fantastic week of progress, and students are really starting to feel more comfortable with their lacrosse sticks and skills. We’re looking forward to introducing passing and maybe some small-sided games n...

 This week in PE, we kicked off our lacrosse unit with all K–4 classes! Even though it was a short week, we packed in lots of learning and introduced students to the fundamentals of this exciting sport. Our main focus was on three key skills: grip, scooping, and catching.  Students learned how to hold the lacrosse stick correctly, keeping their hands spaced and positioned for control and safety.  Then we practiced scooping ground balls using low knees, two hands on the stick, and a smooth upward motion.   Afterwards, students tried catching tennis balls and worked on a few tricks.   The students showed awesome effort and picked up the basics quickly. It was great to see so many trying something new with confidence and enthusiasm! Next week, we’ll build on these skills with cradling, passing, and simple game play. Feel free to ask your child to demonstrate how to scoop—they love showing off their skills!

It’s been great to see all the students back in the gym and excited to move again! For the first few days, we spent time reviewing our PE rules and expectations so that everyone could get back into good routines and safe habits. Today, to celebrate the Halloween spirit, we played Zombie Tag.    It is  a fun and energetic game that got everyone running, laughing, and showing off their best zombie moves! It was the perfect way to end our first week back and get pumped up for Halloween. I’m looking forward to another great stretch of learning, teamwork, and fun in PE! - Mr. van Sluys