Sports & Fitness

 

Each academic year introduces a distinctive focus, reinforced by selected games and activities. In sixth grade, the emphasis is on cooperation, teamwork, and achieving shared goals. Rather than merely telling students to cooperate, our approach provides opportunities for them to develop verbal and non-verbal skills, facilitating cooperation and team building. Spatial puzzles are incorporated to enhance problem-solving abilities, and students learn to listen to and analyze differing opinions, working towards consensus within the physical education curriculum.

Seventh and eighth grade students build on teamwork skills while adding decision-making and the ability to face individual challenges. Our P.E. classes actively support risk-taking, whether exploring a new sport or pursuing a personal goal. Students feel the backing of both faculty and peers as they embrace the opportunity to "take a chance" on something new.

Our P.E. program utilizes our full-court gym, two expansive sports courts, and an all-weather turf field. The range of sports includes volleyball, wiffleball, badminton, dance, bocce ball, pickleball, rock climbing, soccer, health education, backyard games, hockey, basketball, ultimate frisbee, fitness activities, and cooperative games.