Ms. Hennick's PE Blog

Playgrounds offer kids fresh air, friends, and exercise. So, it's important for everyone to make sure that we stay safe while using the playground. We can make sure that the playground is fun and safe for everyone by following some simple safety guidelines. Playing safely is important. If we know the rules of the playground, we are less likely to get hurt. We must know how to be safe and act responsibly at the playground. When we use our playground, we should:          Never push or roughhouse while on the playground and equipment.          Leave bikes, backpacks and bags away from the equipment and the play area so that no one trips over them.         Go down the slide one at a time and wait until the person in front of you is on the ground and has moved away from the slide. No climbing up the slide.         Move away from the slide as soon as you reach the ground....

Dear Parents and Students, I am so excited to start the school year again as your Physical Education teacher at Royal Oak School. I am very passionate about physical activity and sport and I can’t wait to see all of you again in the gym. We are going to get moving and have a ton of fun this year. This summer has gone by so fast! I had an amazing time visiting family and friends in New Brunswick with my three children. We spent a lot of time at the beach exploring, camping and hiking to waterfalls. Some of my other favorite things to do in the summer include mountain biking, paddle boarding and running. I love being outside and being active with my kids. I am looking forward to teaching all of you this year!

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, For the month of May, we are pleased to offer our students the opportunity to take part in our Running Club. This club will take place before school and will run on a drop-in basis. No registration required, just show up on the days that you can and run with us. Running Club will meet on the field behind the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45-9:05am beginning Thursday May 2 nd . We will run for approximately 15 minutes and then stretch. Students will be dismissed from the field at 9:05am to head down to the compound where their class meets for entry. Running is a fantastic activity to be involved in at a young age. It brings many rewarding benefits for kids’ physical, mental and personal development. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. When students join us for running club, they will be working towards building the...