Team JD Update

During Spring 2 term, Team JD have been busy focusing on Athletics with our year 4's. Whilst year 5's are out swimming. 
Then as a whole class we have been learning Maori Haka Dance.

Maori meaning passion and pride- Traditionally, haka was a customary way to welcome visiting tribes, but it also served to invigorate warriors as they headed into battle. It was a show of physical prowess but also an embodiment of cultural pride, strength, and unity.
The All Blacks were the first to introduce the haka to the sport in 1888. When the New Zealand Native Football team (which included Māori players) toured the United Kingdom, they performed the haka before each game, sharing this piece of Māori culture with international audience
The All Blacks attempt to intimidate the opposition before the match begins. However, most teams accept that the haka is part of rugby's heritage and face up to the All Blacks during its performance, with both teams standing about 10 metres apart.

Year 4 - Athletics
During athletics they have focused on a range of different events that take place during athletics in the Olympics.
​They have practised relay racing with different groups of children, long jump, hurdles and timed some of our races to see if we could be our personal best.