Olympic PE

Olympic PE

We are trying some different sports that are at the Rio Olympic Games. We know trying something different and new challenges us. We watched this inspirational Paralympic video Yes I can - video . This inspired us all. When we try something and and it is challenging us we remember "I can't do this YET". 

Here are Totara Whanau persevering at PE

We played table tennis. We improved at controlling the ball. We learnt to hit a forehand and a backhand. It is SO IMPORTANT to keep our eye on the ball in this sport.  

Doubles- great team work and fun

Kasaiyah using her skills to teach others

Lachlan and Kieron using their perseverance muscle

Yay- a really good rally

So many laughs at this table. Liam was sharing his knowledge

Hunta and Emma are really determined

Will Beau get the ball back? 

Getting so much better because they never gave up

Jada and Gemma never giving up

Fun game of double. Everyone is encouraging each other

Ellazay using her revising muscle. She found a space to practise by herself and
figure out our to hit the ball differently

Oh no, is Liam going to spin it? 

Annaliese and Kasaiyah working on controlling the ball.

CYCLING
In cycling we are learning to work as a team for lap races in teams of 5 or 6. We are also having a go at kierin racing. Kierin racing is when a pacer bike rides at the front for the first lap and then moves off the track. The pacer job is to set the pace for the first lap. Cyclists behind he pacer have to hold their place until it is time to sprint. Once the pacer bike leaves the track the other races sprint to the finish. At the Olympics there are usually 8 racers in a kierin race but we are practicing with a pacer and two racing cyclists.

Angus being the pacer - ready, set, go !

Ryan as the pacer with Jacob and Ezra ready to race

Ollie as the pacer with Zach and Te Au on the first lap before the sprint 

Niamh winning her race