The Grade 1 students have started their Adventure Challenge unit, and after a rough ride in the helicopter, they made it to Jurassic Park! Their mission is to collect the DNA from different dinosaurs, bring it back to the lab … Continue reading →
The Grade 5 students have just started their Net Games unit. This consists of 3 net games being Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis. The reason behind this is for the students to make connections between the skills and concepts to … Continue reading →
The Grade 3’s have been learning about effective decision making in games. We started off the unit playing adapted games of basketball where they had other ways to score, there was no dribbling and we used a lighter ball. Now … Continue reading →
The Grade 4 classes just finished 5 weeks of skateboarding, learning through the lens of the different elements in the cycle of mastery. Once they had mastered one skill on the skateboard there were always more to challenge them. It is great to see students out and about skating around Hoan Kiem lake and in Ciputra, what a great way to get around and exercise at the same time! If anyone is wanting a board for Christmas we recommend purchasing them from LB Skateshop in the old quarter.
Just a reminder for next Monday (29th October) our bike riding unit is starting. We will be at the front gate from 7.45 – 8.30am to direct you to the storage area. We will have markers and tape so you can label your child’s bike and helmet. Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate shoes (sneakers) and the UNIS PE uniform to keep them safe on the bike.
Any questions, please ask! calbertson@unishanoi.org
A big thank-you to all the Grade 3 students and parents who came to support the performances last week. The students were so proud and excited to showcase their routines and share what they have been learning and practicing in our PE lessons. If you were not able to make it for the performances, check out the videos below.
The next unit for our Grade 3 students is Athletics. This will be outside so it is important that students come to school on PE days with sneakers or suitable running shoes, along with their hat, water bottle, and PE kit. PLEASE, no crocs!
Grade 4’s have been called for a special Mission that can only be successfully completed when they incorporate different ways of communicating… This year they have completed a series of missions in order to get to Mars. Upon landing, they have … Continue reading →
Grade 2’s have started off the year learning about sportsmanship and the components of a game. This week they have been playing evasion games and using their creativity to modify the rules, equipment, and boundaries. Keeping in mind the two most important ingredients of a game is to be FUN and FAIR!
All of these games can be played at home, in the park or playground so have a go together and see what new games you can create!