Dear Community,

Games are a unique opportunity to help students release energy, work as a team, and develop different capacities, such as movement, balance, coordination, and of course to have fun! Each week, the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Graders have a combined Games class. They enjoy a variety of games and activities that are designed to encourage cooperation, sportsmanship, and support their physical development.

The Fifth Graders are also working on learning the skills for the Pentathlon. For the first half of the year, the Fourth Graders will join them and participate in activities designed to increase stamina and strength. We have started the year with running, balance, and coordination exercises and will continue with more sophisticated movements as the year progresses. Next semester, we will learn and practice the different Pentathlon disciplines such as javelin, long jump, and wrestling in preparation for their participation in the 5th Grade Pentathlon. The 5th Grade Pentathlon is held every April with Waldorf Schools from around the Southeast. Our 6th Grade class went last year and you can read more about it here!

Warmly,

Matan