esterday, I had the absolute pleasure of taking nine amazing students from Year 1 and Year 2 on an exciting gymnastics adventure. From the very start, the children had to show courage—visiting a new place, meeting children from different schools, and trying out activities they had never experienced before. And what a fantastic job they did! They embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and threw themselves wholeheartedly into the experience.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing the children make new friends. Together, they worked on performing gymnastic poses, encouraging one another and building confidence as a team. After a well-deserved lunch break, it was time to try out the equipment.
We started with the rings. While a little apprehensive at first, the children quickly got into the swing of things—literally! By their second attempt, they were experimenting with more power in their swings, showing determination and resilience.
Next came the beam, which called for balance and coordination. It was a little scary at first, but the children’s confidence grew with each step. Watching them carefully navigate the beam was a joy, and their sense of accomplishment was clear for all to see.
Then it was time for the trampoline and springboard! The children absolutely loved it. A special shout-out to Patsy-Ann, who turned the trampoline into her own model runway with some fantastic poses! Using the springboard to catapult themselves into the foam pit brought endless giggles and excitement—it was a thrill to watch.
Finally, we tackled the bars, perhaps the most challenging of all the activities. Here, the children demonstrated impressive strength and courage. They pushed themselves to lift and flip, showing determination and skill. Mr. Muscles Leo really impressed the coach with his strength, and Alicja’s backflip was a moment to remember!
Overall, it was a day full of courage, fun, and new experiences. Every child challenged themselves, supported each other, and left with a huge sense of pride. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they explored, learned, and played together.
Well done to Edith, Abbie, Alexander, Summer, Leo, Alicia, Sophia, Patsy-Ann and Henry! —you truly showed what bravery, determination, and teamwork look like!
Click here to see some more of the pictures: https://youtu.be/oRsmwRy3GkM
