Room 2 Takes The Plunge

This is Week 6 and we started off with swimming lessons at Stokes Valley Pool.



We were split up into 4 groups dependent on our swimming abilities; Sharks, Killer Whales, Dolphins and Aqua-ducks.






The swimming instructors were awesome, showing us how to streamline our bodies and how to blow bubbles under the water.


We used flutter boards to help us balance and keep afloat when we practised kicking in the water.  We held on to the board with both hands by extending our arms out in front of us.

We swam up and down the lanes to practise kicking, breathing and stroke skills.  It was fun but tiring.



 

We floated on our backs and used the flutter boards to keep us afloat.  It was hard to stay in a straight line but we managed to follow the instructions.

Promoting confident and safe swimmers in Room 2

Room 2 look forward to participating in the swimming programme  in Term 3

Where:   Stokes Valley Pool 

When: 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th, 31st of August

1st, 2nd, 4th of September

Time: 10.00am - 10.30am sessions

Quality lessons provided by qualified instructors

 

 

Room 2 Classroom Meeting

Do you know what a bristlebot is?

Room 2 are learning cool activities to develop our knowledge of Information Technlogy.

A team from Victoria University are visiting Avalon for the next few weeks to teach us about computer programming using Scratch and other awesome topics called Robot Hands, Unplugged, Android Phones, RiverWatch and Space.
                                                   

We were surprised to find out that all you need is the head of a toothbrush, a small battery, a motor, a pipe cleaner and blue tack to make a bristlebot that really moved around!  The activity kept the class focused and motivated to learn more.  Our bots raced along the lino floor and kept us amused and engaged for ages.

Community Art opportunity

 We love creating art at Avalon so we had the opportunity to make our own flags to be displayed at the new community facility at Taita which is opening up very soon.



Experts from the Dowse Art Gallery came to Avalon with coloured cloths, black paint and brushes.  The hall was used as our art studio and 2 classes at a time had the chance to design and paint our original art pieces.

It was so cool to paint on the floor alongside our friends.  There was plenty of great ideas and everyone's flag will fly proudly at the new facility.

Term 3 Events - Basketball Skills with the Tall Blacks

 We are learning to improve our basketball skills in Term 3 with  support from the Tall Blacks.  Thank you to  George and Brendan who are teaching us drills, skills, fun games and the rules of basketball.  Room 2 really enjoy participating and making the most of this fantastic opportunity.

Dribbling the ball was tricky unless you bounced it hard and try to keep the ball below waist level.





Passing and catching the ball are key skills to practise if you want to be in the Tall Blacks team.

The weather tried to disrupt our sessions but we were determined to keep going.

 Room 2 future Tall Blacks in the making!!!