Year 5 Activity Based Learning

As part of our PE programme, the children in Waka Pūhara are taking part in Activity Based Learning (ABL) Games.  To achieve success in ABL games the children need to work together as part of a team.  These games strongly support two key habits of mind: Working with Others and Persistence.

Today the Year 5 children were challenged to cross a 'crocodile infested lake' using only planks of wood and the support of each other to make it to the other side.  If any part of any team member touched the ground they were 'bitten' by a crocodile and had to return to the start line and begin the journey again!

Thirty seconds to discuss ... devise a strategy ... produce a game plan!

 ... and GO!

Although Vivek, Max, Brie, Holly-Rose, Bonnie and Sophia S streaked ahead at the start (and eventually were the winners), they had to return to the start more than once before they achieved their final success.

Sometimes the gap between planks proved too wide.

Balancing two people on a plank, at one time, isn't as easy as it sounds!

Concentration ...

Teamwork ..

 Keeping a close eye on the competition ... as Connor is 'snapped up by a crocodile'!

This team never actually made it to the finish line, but their team work, encouragement of each other, persistence, support and enthusiasm never wavered .... sometimes there are greater lessons to be learnt when the end goal is not achieved!  I have not doubt that if this team had have had the time, they would have 'kept on keeping on' until they crossed the finish line.  

You have much to be proud of Solomon, George, Nina, Livi, Inaki and Charlotte!

Sometimes support looks like ... standing on the feet of your team mates!

Super balance and support in team Connor, Raj, Minnie, Sophia W and Laura.

A rush to the finish line between these two teams ...

Challenge completed!