Learning new skills and embracing physical activity

Learning new skills and embracing physical activity

Sport is not only good for our physical health but also leaves a positive impact on our wellbeing and improves social health, as it gives us the opportunity to have fun socialising with our classmates. After missing out on group sports during the lockdown, it has been enjoyable to experience different types of sports in our physical activity outings over the last couple of weeks. 

My Year 8 class and three other classes are participating in Rugby League skills at Gilchrist Park. The NRL instructors set up four stations that focus on the different aspects of the game, some of which include ball work (passing/kicking the football), tagging, speed skills, footwork and COVID-safe tackling skills using a bag. The experienced instructors make the activities fun and exciting. Everyone is given the opportunity to get involved and perhaps experience a sport that they may not have had the chance to be involved with before. I am looking forward to learning more about the game and developing my skills.

Jasmine O’Connor
Year 8 Student