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LAS Swimming Sports

Congratulations to our Year 4's who competed in the Lawrence Area School swimming sports on Thursday 24th February. Special mention goes to Jessica, Chaleece and Fraser who were the only ones who competed in a length event, all achieving great results in the length backstroke race. Unfortunately there was a mix-up and Fraser missed his finals race. We'll watch out for you next year Fraser!

Congratulations to the following students who were placed in their events:

Fraser finals of backstroke length

Chaleece 1st= freestyle width, 1st backstroke width

Jaxon 3rd floatboard width

Dewald 3rd freestyle width

Kiwi Golf

Kiwi Golf

Melanie Harper from 'Kiwi Golf' came to Lawrence Area School today to teach us all some new golf skills. She worked with each of the classes from Year 0-8

She began by explaining the different types of iron, and how they are used. Then she explained how we should correctly grip the club.

The whole class practised our grip and our swing by using a pole with a flag.

Here are Elliot and Lucy practising their grip and swing using large balls. They were a nice easy target.

Josh and Adam demonstrate the correct stance. Feet shoulder width apart, lean down (chest pointing at the ground) and pop your knees.

Alex and Georgia take a swing, hitting their ball down the length of the tennis court, to their partner.

Their partner then collected the ball and came down for their own turn.

Jessica takes special care to get her grip right on the club, and Emma works at perfecting her swing.

Dewald and Mac have a great time as they work on their golfing skills. Once we had all had a few turns with the big balls we began using tennis balls.

Rylee and Fraser are also really enjoying having a go at Kiwi Golf.

Blaize and Chaleece are both very focused on perfecting their stance and improving their swing.

Finally we progressed onto proper sized golf balls, which proved MUCH harder to hit!!! Regen and Samantha gave it their very best effort. Luckily for the partners at the other end the balls were made of rubber, so no-one could come to any harm.

Izack works at mastering the art of hitting such a small ball.

The whole class had a blast playing golf. Each class got 45 minutes to work on their skills and they can all now swing a club and hit a ball. Some might need to get a bit of practice, but some were absolute naturals. Everyone is looking forward to seeing Melanie again next year.

Junior Swimming Sports

Junior Swimming Sports

Our Junior Swimming Sports were held today at the Lawrence Pool in front a large crowd of spectators. All of the children were very excited to be taking part and showing their parents their new swimming skills.

The year four girls stand poised, ready for their egg and spoon race. Mrs Crawford explains to the other swimmers how the sports will be run.

Chaleece was the clear winner! The year four boys have their own egg and spoon race.

Our students demonstrate their beautiful streamline glide, both on their front and back.

Mrs Crawford puts the Year 4 boys through their paces...

Last race for the Year 4 boys and then the Year 3 students have their races. First up the egg and spoon.

Then it was time for some flutter board length races

Mac displays the perfect streamline, and is quickly followed by all of Year 3.

Out of the pool Dewald and Chaleece watch as the races continue.

Elliot and Blaize

The boys all went into the changing rooms as swimming champs and came out as 'ROCK STARS!'

Jaxon and Adam

Josh gives everyone the big 'thumbs up'.

What a crew!!!

Samantha and Jessica

Regen & Fraser

Izack and Mac

Rylee and Georgia.

Congratulations to all of the students in Room 4 who took part in the swimming sports today. You competed well, showed good fair play skills, and made your teachers proud!!!

Keep up the great swimming everyone - Olympics here you come!!!