Belconnen Athletics and Gala Days

Due to the current situation with the pandemic, all ACT School Sport has been cancelled for the rest of the year. Unfortunately, this means that the Belconnen Athletics Carnival has been cancelled. Thank you again to the parents who contacted me last term to volunteer, it is much appreciated. And last, but not least, well done to all of the students who did qualify for this carnival: 

Nicholas P, Cooper D, Charlie D, Lily H, Sienna R, Karlin O, Nikolas H, Nellie R, Sophie A, Paddy K, Ater A, Abigail N, April A-C, Charlie G, Joseph J, Bastijan P, Brock S, Xavier M, Jaryd S, Will Mc, Finn D, Bailey S, Samantha S, Leila W, Aiden S, Annabelle F, Madison R, Luca S, Ethan G, Sophie P, Luciarna G, Milla F, Arabella A, Laura R, Annalene L, Alissa H, Violet P, Amelia H, Bella P, Jessica Mc, Lachlan F, Emmett J, Amelia W, Naomi D, Vsevelod K, Fletcher B, Jye L, Amour A, Alessandro A, Mya L, Sophie C, Jade W and Antonia H. 

In-School Sport

Due to COVID restrictions and rules we will not be able to conduct any In-School sports competitions. 

Wellbeing

I put this message in the newsletter at the end of last term, but thought it would be pertinent to share again. Now more than ever, it is extremely important to look after our physical and mental wellbeing. With the glorious spring weather, it is a perfect time to get outside and get our bodies moving. See below some information about how we can address our physical health. 

Physical activity: why it’s good for children

Physical activity is vital for children’s health, wellbeing and development, now and in the future. Physical activity has lots of health benefits for children. It:

• - strengthens children’s bones, muscles, hearts and lungs
• - improves children’s coordination, balance, posture and flexibility
• - helps children stay at a healthy weight
• - reduces children’s risk of getting heart disease, cancer and type-2 diabetes later in life.

Physical activity also boosts children’s wellbeing. For example, active children are more likely to:

• - be confident and feel like they belong
• - be relaxed and sleep well
• - concentrate better at school
• - get along with others and make friends easily
• - share, take turns and cooperate.

Physical activity is an important part of play and learning. And when children do physical activity with you or other people, it can be a great way for them to build relationships in your family and community. Physical activity is also just good fun for children.

Children aged 5 years up to 18 years should do at least one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity plus several hours of light physical activity each day. And at least three days a week, this should include activities that strengthen muscles and bones.