Tuesday, August 27, 2013

It is officially Spring ! Coaches look below


We are off to Porters for our ski trip tomorrow! We went and didn't quite get blown off the mountain. We were the last to leave at 1.45 in whiteout conditions. The students were fantastic - gutsy, optimistic and good natured. What a blast!

Punting in PE today -  what a hoot. As we finish our invasion games unit and move into athletics I introduced the game of force back to the students. Some rugby playing students had played before but for most it was a new game that challenged their skills and strategies. Some students commented on not having a ball to kick at home often because the family pooch punctured it!

We start basketball this Friday - tomorrow. Good luck to the Flames and the Bulls. It is the first of 3 grading games. we are looking forward to having heaps of fun! Go Fernside. Thanks to our coaches and managers.

There are many opportunities to be involved in sport, both in the School and in local clubs. (Try golf of softball this year)
If you need to communicate with others to make up a team, send me an email annabel.wilson@xtra.co.nz and I will post it on the blog.

Beginning in September we have:
The Fernside Tennis Club Opening Day

Sunday 8 September 1pm  - 3pm (afternoon tea and hit at 3)
At Fernside Tennis Courts
- the club offers beginner tennis, junior and senior competition, Monday night social tennis as well as some other options.

The School has 2 teams entered in the NCJBA Friday Night Competition and that begins in a few weeks.

Rachele George has 10 Fernside football teams entered in a Monday night 5-aside competition.


KIDS & ADULTS LEARNERS GOLF COACHING
STARTS THURSDAYS OCT 17TH
at Kaiapoi Golf Club
REGISTER NOW.
1.30-2.30pm       Men and Womens coaching
3.30-4pm    Kids age 6 and under
4pm-4.30pm Kids aged 7-9
4.30pm-5pm Kids aged 9+ or with more golf experience.
6pm-7pm     Adults coaching

All gear is supplied. 
Kids Golf is only $2 per session,
kindly funded by the N.Z. Communities trust.

CONTACT: Toni Batey Golf Pro 0274382678 or text and I’ll phone you.


Cricket -

Sport Canterbury's Fundamental Skills Advisor Sally Small is running a free coaching workshop for coaches on Monday the 9th of September from 6pm-7:30pm at Mainpower Oval Rangiora.
This is an excellent opportunity for all coaches to come along and get some expert information on best practices when it comes to teaching athletes new skills. The target audience is Coaches of cricketers in the section 1-4 age groups (So basically Primary/ intermediate school cricketers)
It would be great to see a good turnout from coaches from junior coaches from around the district.
To register please reply via email to michael@canterburycountrycricket.co.nz
Registrations close this Friday 6th of September at 3pm

Touch Rugby
I have just received a registration pack from Mandeville Sports Ground for Touch Rugby on Thursdays and Southbrook runs a touch competition on Wednesdays. (see after School activities page)
If your child would like to Play touch then they may like to make up a Fernside Team.



Thursday, August 8, 2013

Winter Sports, Gut Busting and Basketball and Tennis


Free Outdoors Family Adventure Expo: A mix of challenges and activities on a ‘Man vs Wild’ theme Blue Skies Camp site, 12 Williams Street, Kaiapoi,11am - 3pm. If you enjoy the outdoors, you'll love the expo. There'll be heaps of fun things to do for you and your children. Learn survival skills, build a bridge, have a go at archery or fencing, visit the kitchen fire house, try out Gladiator Duel and much more.
Cancelled if wet
 
For more info look up    http://www.nht.org.nz/parentingweek

What a fantastic day at the Rakahuri Winter Sports Tournament!
The students and adults had a great time running about with their teams. Thanks to our wonderful helpers and supporters - Kirstie, Sarah and Ben, Anthea, Tracey and Adrienne, Gail, Jodeen, Sam, Kennedy and Lou.

 Fernside Team results -

 Yr 5/6 rugby team came 2nd
Yr 5/6 hockey team came 1st
Yr 7/8 hockey team came 1st
Yr 5/6 netball team came 2nd
yr 7/8 netball team came 2nd


I have just learned that 4 of our 8 teams have qualified for the Canterbury Tournament on 29 August - Congratulations to the yrs 7/8 Hockey and Netball A teams and the yrs 5/6 Hockey and Netball A teams.

Photos are on Shuttlerock!

The NC Friday night Basketball competition registration notices go home tomorrow and are due in next Tuesday. We are always appreciate our adult supporters and our coaches so if you are keen and able to assist let Annabel know.

WE are so excited to watch the Breakers train and play on September 10.

Notices went home today about a Kids' Gut Buster Race at Mandeville on 29 September. For more information, registrations etc write to: gutbustachristchurch@gmail.com

Tennis in Schools (3 introductory lessons for all year 3, 4, 5, 6 students ) with Ian Also, begins at Fernside tomorrow. Watch out for Fernside Tennis Club's opening Day soon!