An Active December

We have been having a wonderful time in P.E. so far this school year . The children have been extremely busy doing a wide variety of fun, co-operative games, tag, relay and team games during September.  Further, the children also had an introduction to field hockey, which was a first for most of them. Even thought it was something new, they all approached it with lots of vigor, excitement and enthusiasm.

 The Upper El and Middle Year students got to take a break from the sunny days outside, as they ventured to the South Sound Squash Club (SSSC) to play squash, which is now a regular feature each year in our PE curriculum.  Many thanks to SSSC for the use of their equipment and facilities, and training with Coach Karen.  As always, it is very much appreciated and enjoyed by the children.

Leading up to the end of December each class will be busy exploring and learning new games in which they can gain some striking and fielding experience. Overall everyone seems to be having fun and getting a lot of exercise at the same time.  It’s wonderful to see them going back to class with a healthy glow to their cheeks.

It’s a busy time for all sport enthusiasts, as there are many fun active events coming up in the next two weeks.   Anything that gets students involved in physical activity is a good idea, but it’s also important to get students to participate in events as a school, which builds school spirit and friendships, with each other and children from different schools.

Please note the following events:

• December 6th is the Marathon Kids Fun Run. This run is open to children age 8-12 or Grade 3 and up. Entry forms have been given to all of the children interested in taking part and need to be handed in to the school office, no later than Thursday Dec 3rd 4pm.  It is still possible to register outside the school after this date, please go to http://www.caymanislandsmarathon.com/Registration/Kids_Fun_Run.htm for details.

Here are a few important deatails you need to know.

Q. When is the Kids Fun Run?
A. The 2009 Cayman Islands Marathon KIDS FUN RUN takes place on Sunday, 6
December at 10:30am.

Q. How do I register for the Kids Fun Run?
A. At school contact ms. Karen or Log onto www.CaymanIslandsMarathon.com and click on link to Kids Fun Run, or fill
out the form on opposite side, and drop off at the school office.

Q. Where is the start and finish line?
A. The race starts at the Government Administration Building (Glasshouse) and ends at
Breezes By the Bay Restaurant on the waterfront. This is where the Cayman Islands
Marathon, Half-Marathon and 4-person relay races begin and end.

Q. What time should the kids assemble at the start line?
A. Runners should be assembled at the start line NO LATER THAN 10:00am so that the
race can start on time.

Q. What does the registration for the Kids Fun Run include?
A. Registration includes a t-shirt, a runner’s bib and a medal for all finishers.
Please make sure you regester early to ensure your child gets a T-shirt, no child will be able to take part without their runners bib.

• 2009 Inter Primary School Swimming Championships Lions Pool on December 11th.

This will be the first year Montessori By The Sea will be competing in the Inter Primary School Swim Meet, There are events to suit children of all ages and ability. If you are interested in your child taking part please see the email you received from Ms. Kourtni.  Closing date for your child to enter is Thursday Dec 3rd 4pm.

• CayKids Triathlon
  Each year children from all the schools in cayman take part in this wonderfully organised event.
  The race course:
  7-10 year olds: 100m swim, 3km bike, 500m run
  11-14 year olds: 200m swim, 6km bike, 1km run

Each year in honor of the holiday season, each participant is asked to bring a gift or non-perishable food item. All collected items will be distributed to families on the island through Child and Family Services.

This is a fun morning for all of the family.

Students may enter as individuals or as a team. All participants will receive a certificate, a medal, and a T-shirt. Pizza party to follow race!

Registration forms will be handed out to children this week and must be returned to the school by Dec 8th.

On the morning of the race a waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian this ensures that the participants have an adult on hand

If anyone has any questions about the above events or the PE curriculum please feel free to contact me. ms.karen@mbts.ky

I hope everyone has a wonderful time over this holiday season.

Ms. Karen