Mr. Van Sluys MTS

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!