Outdoor Education and Sport

Concord School is a Health Promoting School. We believe in teaching and learning through, in, and about physical activity and its benefits to each of us. Physical Education as well as healthy eating and living a healthy life style leading to life long learning is a priority.

We have been involved in the School and Community Physical Activity project (SCPAP) and continue to promote teaching and learning in this way. Fruit in Schools has begun at Concord and the children enjoy a variety of fruit three times a week. The children look forward to this Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On the other two days of the school week the children are encouraged to access the breakfast offered before school.

Cross Country 2011

Cross CountryCross country runners.

This year we held our Concord Cross Country event in Term 3. The whole school takes part, and the year 4/5/6 children who finish in the top two of their event go on to compete in the Greater Green Island Schools event at Brighton a week later. Each year the year 6 boy and girl who come first in their event are awarded the Concord School Cross Country cups. This year we congratulate the winners, Caleb Kane and Tabitha Dasler.

Big Day Out

On Wednesday the 9th of February the whole school walked up to Corstorphine Park for the Big Day Out. On the way up there we had morning tea and a play at Concord Kindergarten. Many of our students went to the kindy in the past, so they enjoyed catching up with teachers and playing with the new equipment.

Once at Corstorphine Park we played a variety of games. Some of them included cricket, soccer, parachutes and rugby. We also got to play on the playground. It was great to see the teachers getting involved with the games. At the end of the day many tired but happy students and teachers arrived back at school. It was a fantastic day to get out of the classroom, mix with other kids and teachers and have a lot of fun.

Biathlon

Biathlon

In February we decided to open our great new running track by holding a biathlon (a biking and running race). We were lucky enough to have Richard Lobb (our board chairperson) there to open the track before the races started.

The whole school took part in the races. Most of the students were part of a team although others completed the whole course by themselves. Competition was fierce and a large group of parents turned out to cheer and scream. It was great to see children pushing themselves while competing and encouraging others while watching the races.

It is an excellent build up to the Greater Green Island Triathlon in March, which the senior students compete in. The day was such a success, it will be an annual event at the beginning of each year.

Thanks also to the parents group for the lovely ice blocks. They were well deserved.

Berwick Lodge

CampAbseiling on school camp.

Every year in February the Year 6 children go to camp at Berwick. The camp runs from Monday to Friday and involves a range of activities that are challenging and enjoyable. We make the most of outside adventure companies and local clubs to run many of the activities.

Some of the activities we have completed at recent camps are:

The camp is a great way for the students to build co-operative and leadership skills for the rest of the year. It is a busy, challenging and fun filled week. We encourage parents to come along, help out and get involved in their child's education.

Camp Sutton

Camp Sutton

Camp Sutton

Near the beginning of every year the Year 6 students go for a week long camp. For the last few years we have gone to Camp Sutton near Middlemarch. It is a very busy week where the children get the opportunity to complete a variety of new and challenging activities. These involve:

It is great to see the students achieving activities that are challenging to them. The students also learn skills related to living with each other and completing important duties around the camp.

Before going to camp the students and their families complete fundraising tasks that reduce the overall cost of the camp. We also go on some practice bike rides around Dunedin to get the Students used to biking.

Some of the students reflections from camp this year were:

Netball

NetballThe Concord Flyers, the school Netball team.

In 2010 Concord School has two teams – the Flyers and the Jets. They play each week at the Edgar Centre and this year both teams got into the finals. The teams consist of both boys and girls from the senior school. We are fortunate to have members of our Concord community helping with coaching. We consistently have the support of family members at games with one mum helping with the refereeing. The Player of the Day, chosen each week, receives a certificate and trophy at the next school assembly.

Flippaball

The flippaball competition is run at Moana Pool on Sunday afternoons in term 4. Flippaball is a modified version of water polo. The games are played in shallow water. Flippaball is a great way of practising a variety of skills including co-operation, throwing, catching and swimming.

We are pleased to have parents helping coaching and managing the teams.

Touch Rugby

We have a Kiwi Touch team that plays at the oval in the summer terms. Games take place on Thursday afternoons after 3:30. The students learn a variety of skills including, teamwork, passing, catching and evasive skills. We are pleased to have parents helping coaching and managing the teams.

PALs (Physical Activity Leaders)

Students in the PAL programme.

We are fortunate enough to have the PALs programme running in the school. PALs involves many Year 6 students. They plan and run lunchtime games and activities for other students. The PALs are involved in training from teachers and also at courses run by Sport Otago. It is a great way for the Year 6 Students to be involved with younger children and gain important leadership skills. It is also a good way to keep the students active.

Miniball

We are hoping to have a miniball (basketball) team competing in terms 2 and 3. This will take place at the Edgar Centre on Thursday afternoons.

Soccer

In term 4 of last year we had a team competing in the weekly soccer competition at the Edgar Centre. This took place every Wednesday afternoon. Many of the students were new to the game. They showed really good improvements as the season progressed. Everyone had a lot of fun, which is really important.

Beach Education

Students enjoying Beach Education activities.

Every two years the classes go out to Brighton Beach to participate in the Beach Education activities run by the local surf lifesaving club. This is a hands on fun day out where the children learn about safety in and near the water and how to be sunsmart.

Cricket

2009 Cricket Team

The very successful 2009 Cricket Team with their well-earned trophy.

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