Alessandro Del Piero does! The full range-of-motion squat has become a staple of our warm-up routine this term. This movement is essential in the process of optimising athletes' performance. The correct mechanics used to perform the squat can also transfer to dynamic movements such as running … [Read more...] about You don’t know SQUAT?
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Who would have thought that a tree had so many uses?
Did you know that smooth bark eucalyptus trees (scribbly gun trees) can be used to cool you down in the hot sun? Did you know that the heath banksia tree produces honey? Did you know that you can make rope from the stringy bark tree? Did you know the the red bloodwood tree has red sap that works … [Read more...] about Who would have thought that a tree had so many uses?
We love our mummies
Our study of Ancient Egypt has drawn to a close with a look at mummies and how they were prepared by the Egyptians. The children found it interesting, but at times also a bit gruesome. So I decided that perhaps they needed to be mummified. Don't worry I didn't pull their brains out through their … [Read more...] about We love our mummies
Ancient Egypt
Heading into our last week on the topic of Ancient Egypt we have spent the last few days looking at the importance of the Nile River. Did you know that the Ancient Egyptians pretty much invented our calendar? They discovered that the Nile flooded once a year and learned to predict this by using the … [Read more...] about Ancient Egypt
We Did It!
24 Hour Cycle Challenge On Thursday the 30th Gavin, Andre, Blake and Bailey took Andre's bus down to Genisis gym at Gosford to pick up the three bikes for our challenge. With slight delay of loading the bikes, soon after they were set up in the conference room ready for our challenge starting at … [Read more...] about We Did It!
A coach is a teacher, right? What about teachers? Are they coaches?
Each morning as I arrive at our college I see Joey, Brad, Andre and Matt taking our students through their paces. There are the warm-ups, the skills practice, tactical moves and match practice. Our students all look to be having a great time. They are learning while they’re having fun. In every way … [Read more...] about A coach is a teacher, right? What about teachers? Are they coaches?