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Posted: November 17, 2015

4/5 Boys Basketball

Our basketball season is beginning Monday, November 23rd. Practices will take place on Monday and Wednesday from 3-4pm. We will try to have most games on Wednesday but a more detailed schedule will be sent home once we receive more information about game dates. We ask that all students bring appropriate clothing (i.e. running shoes, track pants, shorts, water, snacks, etc.) Once games begin, all players are asked to show up for each game at least 15 minutes before hand. If a home game is being played, students are permitted to stay afterschool until the game begins. Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation to and from each game/practice. Practices end at 4pm sharp. The games will take place at various schools in Miramichi. Practice dates for November Nov. 23rd 3-4pm Nov. 25th 3-4pm Nov. 30th 3-4pm Dec. 2nd 3-4pm This will be the last practice before the gym is set up for the Christmas Concert. A new schedule will be sent home in January. There will not be a practice the first Monday back in January. Thank you, S. Potts/C. Noel

Posted: October 23, 2014

Gymnastics Unit

All students at Saint Andrews will be starting their Gymnastics unit in Physical Education Classes with Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston this week (Oct. 20, 2014). We will be posting photos of the gymnastics positions, jumps and rolls students will be learning on this webpage. Thank you  

Posted: April 8, 2014

The 9th Annual Grande-Digue Kids Race

The 9th annual Grande-Digue will take place on Sunday April 27th. Races include the following: 1500m – Grades 5 & 6 500m – Kindergarten & Younger 800m – Grades 1 & 2 1000m – Grades 3 & 4 The cost is $5.00 until April 23nd and $8:00 after that date. This is not a school or ASD-N event, but all students are welcome. Information on this event is posted at the school and available from Mr. Williston.

Posted: February 20, 2014

Snowshoeing

To:                  Parents/Guardians From:             St. Andrew’s Elementary School Date:             February 20, 2014 Re:                  Physical Education Classes – Snowshoeing   Now that we have a substantial amount of snow, students will be snowshoeing as part of their Physical Education classes.   Students are required to wear winter boots, winter coat, ski pants, a hat and mittens when snowshoeing and classes are about 1 hour in length. Students that come to school unprepared will not be allowed to snowshoe with their class. If your child has their own snowshoes they may bring them to school, but we do not allow poles.       Mon. Feb. 24th            Tue. Feb. 25th              Wed. Feb. 26th                        Thur. Feb. 27st            8:30 - 1 Buggie                        8:30 - 3 Glazier                       8:30 - 2 MacDonald    8:30 - 2 Potts 9:30 – 1 Comeau         9:30 - 1 Donnelly         12:30 – 5 Rousselle     9:30 - K Wilson 10:30 – 4 Lamkey        10:30 – K Allison         1:20 – 3 Comeau         10:30 – 3 Pinder 1:00 – 4 Kane              1:00 – 5 Richardson                                        2:00 – 5 Hitchman 2:00 – 4 Prince           

Posted: January 29, 2014

The overhand throw

The overhand throw Students in K, 1 and 2 will be tested on the overhand throw starting on Thur. Jan. 30th. We will be looking for the following 4 steps: 1.       Side to the target 2.       Starts with the ball by the ear (throwing arm in an “L” shape) 3.       Weight on back foot 4.       Steps with opposite foot when throwing the ball

Posted: January 27, 2014

MANGO Mania WEEK #4

Tips for Keeping Snacks Safe     Always wash hands before preparing or eating a snack. This is the one of best ways to prevent food spoilage and contamination. Wash all fruits and veggies under cold running water. Clean all lunch boxes, thermal bags, plastic utensils and containers in hot soapy water. DO NOT re-use plastic wrapping and bags. Keep foods cold -Yogurt, deli meats and cheese should be kept cold. -Be sure to keep lunches in the fridge until the morning and include an ice pack or frozen juice pack when sending lunches to school. -Left-overs that are to be re-heated in the microwave should also be kept cold until ready to eat. Keep hot foods hot -Use a thermos or insulated bottle to keep foods hot.

Posted: January 10, 2014

Skateboarding PE Class

Our Grade 4 classes will be having a skateboarding PE Class with Mr. Paul MacKinnon, Phys. Ed. Lead for Anglophone School District – North on the following days: Mon. Jan. 20th 4L - Skateboarding 10:30-11:30 Mon. Jan. 27th 4K - Skateboarding 10:30-11:30 Mon. Feb. 3rd 4P - Skateboarding 10:30-11:30 We are looking forward to having Mr. MacKinnon visit our school and spend time with our grade 4 classes.

Posted: November 25, 2013

MANGO Mania WEEK #4

Another way to accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity each day is by using active transportation.   What is active transportation? It means to walk, bike or rollerblade instead of going by car! To do this: Put on your sneakers, strap on a backpack and walk all, or part of the way to school. Think twice before asking for a drive. Could you walk or use your bike instead?   Did you know that if children walked for all trips less than one kilometer they would accumulate approximately 15 to 20 minutes of walking per trip?  They would be well on their way to achieving the 60 minutes/day of physical activity they require for a better health.   Research suggests that, given the choice, most children would prefer to walk or bike to school rather than take a bus or be driven by their parents?   In addition to improving overall health, active transportation can improve your performance at school provide an opportunity to spend time with friends reduce stress promote quality sleep improve air quality   Remember every minute counts!

Posted: November 25, 2013

Sports Day in Canada

The annual Sports Day in Canada will be held on November 30th, 2013 in communities from coast to coast. This national celebration of Sport is an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the power of Sport and build community. To celebrate National Sports Day at Saint Andrew’s the teachers will be playing a friendly floor hockey game against grade 5 students on Friday, November 29th afternoon in the gym.

Posted: September 25, 2013

Physical Education Classes at Saint Andrews

Physical Education Classes at Saint Andrews The following is a list of homeroom classes taught by Mr. Noel and/or  Mr. Williston K Allison - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston K Wilson - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston 1 Buggie - Mr. Williston 1 Comeau - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston 1 Donnelly - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston 2 Potts - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston 2 MacDonald - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston 3 Pinder - Mr. Noel 3 Glazier - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston 3 Comeau - Mr. Noel and Mr. Williston 4 Kane - Mr. Noel 4 Lamkey - Mr. Noel 4 Prince – Mr. Noel 5 Hitcham - Mr. Noel 5 Rousselle - Mr. Noel 5 Richardson - Mr. Noel Students in grades 4 and 5 are required to change for P.E. class.

Posted: September 5, 2013

Physical Education Rules and Procedures

Physical Education Rules and Procedures Dress (grade 4-5 students ) ·        Sneakers must be worn (no slip-ons, boots, shoes etc.) ·        Sneakers must be tied so that they will not fall off while walking or running  ·        Sweatpants and/or shorts must be worn ·        Sweatshirt and/or T-shirt must be worn ·        Socks must be worn ·        All gym clothes should be brought home at the end of the week to be washed. ·        K-3 students are not required to change for gym class but they must be wearing sneakers Change Room Procedures (grade 4-5 students ) ·        Students are to quietly enter change room ·        Students not changing are not to enter change room ·        At the beginning of class, students will be given five minutes to dress and line-up ·        No-one will be allowed to return to the change room after class begins unless it is an emergency. Please take care of your personal needs during the first five minutes of class ·        No running, yelling, or horseplay of any kind will be tolerated ·        Aerosol sprays (deodorant, perfume) will not be allowed in the change room ·        At the end of class, make sure all personal items are removed from the change room. The school is not responsible for any missing items  ·        K-3 students will not use the change room Jewelry ·        No jewelry is to be worn ·        Watches are not allowed in class ·        Stud earrings are allowed. Earrings that hang past the earlobe are dangerous to the wearer and classmates Food ·        No food allowed in the gym and change room ·        No Gum or Candy allowed in gym!! If a student is unable to participate in PE due to illness or injury, parents/guardian are required to send a note specifying the reason and how long he or she should sit out. If the student does not have a note, participation will be required. * We do use our best judgment in cases when the student begins feeling bad during the school day.