One of the most important things you can do for you and your families mental health and physical health during this time is make sure you stay active and get at least the CDC recommended 60 minutes of activity each day. We created the guide below to cater to everyone in your family. It is just that...a guide. If you are finding the duration or repetitions to simple, increase your numbers. And on the flip side, if it's too much for you, reduce the the numbers and aim to increase them as the month progresses. Given that we should be doing 60 minutes of physical activity each day we encourage you to seek out additional ways to stay active through the day. We have posted ideas, links and resources to help you out.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
April's Family Fitness Guide
One of the most important things you can do for you and your families mental health and physical health during this time is make sure you stay active and get at least the CDC recommended 60 minutes of activity each day. We created the guide below to cater to everyone in your family. It is just that...a guide. If you are finding the duration or repetitions to simple, increase your numbers. And on the flip side, if it's too much for you, reduce the the numbers and aim to increase them as the month progresses. Given that we should be doing 60 minutes of physical activity each day we encourage you to seek out additional ways to stay active through the day. We have posted ideas, links and resources to help you out.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Activities with Limited Equipment
SKILLS REVIEW
- Jump Rope: If you have a jump rope, you can review some Single Jump Rope Tricks, or if you have a sibling or family member you could even try out some of the Partner Tricks
- K-2nd: If your learning to jump rope for the first time – Check out this video for some helpful tips
- Throwing and Catching: If you have space in your yard and it’s safe to go outside, try to practice throwing and catching with a family member with a ball or a frisbee
- Striking a Balloon (awesome activity for K-2nd Grade)
- Blow up a balloon and practice striking it with different items in your house (or different body parts)
- What is the hardest item or body part to control the balloon with? What’s your record for the most number of hits without moving your feet?
- Here’s an example of this balloon striking activity
- Basketball: If you have a basketball or playground ball, practice some of the ball handling drills and challenges that we worked on in gym this year.
- 4 or 2 Square
- If you have a playground ball and a garage or driveway you can play a game of 4 or 2 Square with a family member, draw a court with some chalk and check out this post if you don’t have the rules to play the game https://www.thepespecialist.com/foursquare/
- Cup Stacking
- If you have some Speed Stack Cups, check out the Speed Stack Website for some fun “Stack at Home Challenges and Activities“
NO Equipment Needed Activities
Awesome Online Resources:
Darebee.com - This website offers free workouts that focus on pretty much every part of the body as well as full body workouts, so pick one that meets your interests and goals (check out the filter option to choose specific parts of the body or aspects of fitness to focus on):
- Sign up for Sworkit and use them for follow along workouts for kids
- They have a free kids workouts for anyone to use after signing up and they are even customizable and have student examples for all of the follow along workouts, just click on the “Kids Workouts” section after logging in
- This is awesome because since it’s customizable you can delete activities that are too hard and replace them with easier versions – or if it’s too easy, you can replace them with more challenging activities and exercises…
- Great for Kids Workouts is Glenn Higgins Fitness
- Good for older kids or Adults Fitnessblenders Youtube Channel
- “PE With Joe” – Daily follow along at home workouts
- Great for younger kids: Cosmic Kids Yoga
- Good for older kids and adults: FitnessBlender Yoga Videos
- Pick your favourite Just Dance Video and bust a move
- Have students complete GoNoodle Follow Along Dances
- The site below offers a huge library of follow along videos teaching dance moves and health concepts to kids:
- Born To Move: This site has a variety of Follow Along Dance and Activity Videos for kids
- Like the Cupid Shuffle for Example
- Or the Sid Shuffle from the movie Ice Age
Let's Get Back on Track!
2. Don't rush out of bed - but give yourself time to wake up!
3. After waking up - Stretch in Bed! click this link for 5 effective morning stretches https://youtu.be/7o4waoBbIZA
4. After your stretches, drink a glass of water. (drinking a glass or two each morning helps to instantly re-hydrate your body and helps to flush away toxins that build up in your body over night).
5. 30 minutes after waking up (or any time that fits into your day), complete your exercise routine by following our monthly calendar OR select any other routine you are familiar with or find on this blog.
6. Take a relaxing shower followed by a healthy breakfast or snack.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Welcome ~ From Your Gym Teachers
- Healthy growth and development.
- Better self-esteem.
- Stronger bones, muscles and joints.
- Better posture and balance.
- A stronger heart.
- A healthier weight range.
- Learning new skills while having fun.
Friday, December 20, 2019
Jr volleyball
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Jr. Girls Volleyball
Friday, December 13, 2019
7/8 Girls' Volleyball
Jr.Boys basketball practice Monday at 7:30am
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Jr. boys semi-finals ...details....
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Jr. girls volleyball before the holidays...
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Intermediate Girls' Volleyball
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Jr. Boys Volleyball...Movin on up!
Monday, December 2, 2019
Junior Girls Volleyball TryOuts
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Jr. Boys Volleyball
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Volleyball practice
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Junior Boys Volleyball Tournament Info
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Boys volleyball practice schedule for next week
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Boys Volleyball practice schedule -week of Nov.11.
Sunday, November 3, 2019
Boys Volleyball Practice Schedule
Monday - 3:30-4:30
Wednesday - 3:30-4:30
Thursday - 7:30 - 8:30
Grade 7/8
Monday - 7:30-8:30
Wednesday - 7:30-8:30
Thursday - 3:30-4:40
Monday, October 28, 2019
CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL CITY CHAMPS!!!!!!
Go Panthers!!!!!
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Girls' Soccer Championship!
We play at Monarch Park on Tuesday at 12:00. We will leave Clairlea at 11:00 and will meet at Monarch Park at 11:30. After we win our first game, we will play for the championship at 2:00. This may mean that we will be late for bussing after school. If your daughter takes a bus home, please make alternate arrangements for tomorrow. If this is a problem, let me know. I may be able to help out.
If you are able to help with transportation, please email me at rebecca.purvis@tdsb.on.ca.
Thanks!
Friday, October 25, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
We don’t have an official schedule yet, but we do know that our first game is at 9am at Northview Secondary School (at Bathurst and Finch)
We are meeting at school at 7:15 am in order to get ready and be there on time.
Please make sure to bring a good lunch, snacks, water, your mouthguard, your cleats and wear black shorts or pants.
Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball
We will start our practices next week. See below.
Monday - 3:30-4:30 - GRADE 5/6
Tuesday - 730-8:30 - GRADE 7/8
3:30-4:30- GRADE 5/6
Wednesday - 7:30 - 8:30 - GRADE 7/8
3:30-4:30 - GRADE 5/6
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Girls' 5/6 Soccer Conference Championships!
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
CROSS COUNTRY CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Gr 7/8 try out today at 7:30 am
Monday, October 21, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
In preparation for cities on Monday (more info to come when we get it), we will be practising Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning at 7:30am.
Go Panters!
This Week's Running Club and Girls' Soccer Practices
Tuesday: Running Club 7:40. This practice is only mandatory if you are one of the 12 people moving on to the City Finals on Thursday.
Wednesday: Girls' Soccer practice 7:30
Thursday: Cross Country City Finals
Friday: Girls' Soccer Eastern Conference Finals
Cross Country Championships!
Although everyone ran their hearts out and completed the race, not everyone can move on to the City Finals. The following students will be representing Clairlea at the finals on Thursday, October 24th.
See everyone tomorrow at Running Club at 7:40 am. If it's raining, we'll have practice in the gym.
| Samantha | Gr. 4F |
| Christa | Gr. 4F |
| Therese | Gr. 4F |
| Payton | Gr. 4F |
| Vivienne | Gr. 5F |
| Cara | Gr. 6F |
| Marlie | Gr. 6F |
| Rayyan | Gr. 6F |
| Caitlin | Gr. 6F |
| David | Gr. 6M |
| Violet | Gr. 7F |
| Brandon | Gr. 7M |
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Grade 5/6 volleyball try-outs
Further try-outs da practices will be posted soon.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Girls' Soccer Practice Tomorrow
Panther Proud!
If you placed in the top 50 of your race, you will be moving on to Monday's meet. The meet on Monday will again be at Thomson Park. We are very proud to be taking 35 runners with us to this meet. If you are able to drive students to and from Thomson Park, we'd love your help. Please email rebecca.purvis@tdsb.on.ca as soon as possible.
Congratulations again to all of our runners!
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Cross Country Update
If you are driving your own child, here are the race times. Remember, races may run early or late. Make sure you give yourself lots of time to get there. Please email rebecca.purvis@tdsb.on.ca if you plan on driving your own child.
10:00
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Grade 1 b&G
Fun Run
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10:15
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Grade 2 B&G
Fun Run
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10:30
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Grade 3 Boys
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10:45
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Grade 3 Girls
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11:00
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3 BG Fun Run
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11:15
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Grade 4 Boys
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11:30
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Grade 4 Girls
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11:45
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Grade 5 Boys
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12:00
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Grade 5 Girls
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12:15
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Grade 6 Boys
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12:30
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Grade 6 Girls
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12:45
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4-6 BG Fun Run
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1:00
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Grade 7 Boys
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1:15
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Grade 7 Girls
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1:30
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Grade 8 Boys
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1:45
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Grade 8 Girls
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2:00
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7-8 BG Fun Run
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DATE CHANGE FOR GIRLS SOCCER
So amazing, the team you play next wants more time to practice.
Our semifinal tournament has been moved to October 25th in the morning. The tournament will be played at North Bendale Elementary School. If any parents are interested in driving their child and/or other students, please let me know as soon as possible so we can make sure we're all set.
As always, parents and families are more than welcome to drop by and watch the girls play. Our first game will be at 9:00 am. If (when) we win that game, we'll play again at 11:10 am.
Thanks for your support and flexibility.
Girls 5/6 Soccer Cancelled
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
We WILL be practicing no matter what the weather is so please make sure you come prepared to get a little wet and stay warm. You might want to bring a change of clothes/ shoes/ socks just in case. If the rain is too bad, we will practice inside so please be prepared for that as well.
See you at practice!
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Girls' Grade 5/6 Soccer MOVING ON UP!
We are very excited to be moving on to the Eastern Semifinals on October 18th. Families are more than welcome to attend the tournament and if any parents are interested in driving, please let me know by emailing me at rebecca.purvis@tdsb.on.ca.
Congratulations Girls!
Running Club
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Grade 5/6 Girls' Soccer
The top two teams from this tournament will move on to the Eastern Finals. We do not have a date for this tournament day at this time. If we move on from that, we'll be playing at the City Championships on October 29th. I will forward dates and times for the Eastern Finals as soon as I am aware of them.
Of course, we would love to have some Clairlea fans come out to the games and cheer us on.
Thanks for your support!
Co-Ed Flag Football
Monday October 21st we will be heading to Sir Alexander Mackenzie for the day to compete against 15 other teams.
Next week we will be having practice Wednesday and Friday morning from 7:30-8:25am and Thursday after school from 3:20- 4:30pm.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
Monday, October 7, 2019
**New Cross Country Dates**
We will continue to train on Tuesdays and Thursdays until then!
Thanks so much for all of your support.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
CoEd Flag Football
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Girls' Grade 5/6 Soccer CANCELLED
We may practice during the day if conditions improve but we will not practice after school.
CoEd Flag Football
Thursday, September 26, 2019
RUNNING CLUB CANCELLED
Monday, September 23, 2019
Grade 5/6 Girls' Soccer
This week we'll be practicing on Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 am. We're also hoping to see most of the girls out at Running Club on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We'll pepper in some short practices at recesses throughout the week.
Thanks for your ongoing support!
Friday, September 20, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
Mondays after school from 3:20-4:30pm
Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:25-8:25am
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
Unfortunately we can't take everyone, so a list of who made the team will be posted outside of Miss Brown's door today by afternoon recess. Our first practice is tomorrow (Friday) morning at 7:30am. Please make sure to come on time and bring appropriate attire (no jeans, a sweater if it's cold, cleats, etc)
Congrats!
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Girls' Soccer Tryouts -- Grade 5/6
We're excited to see you at soccer tryouts this morning at 7:30. We'll meet in the gym for a quick warm up and chat before we head out to the pitch. Don't forget good shoes and a water bottle. Great job today, keep up the good work!
Grade 5/6 Girls' Soccer Tryouts!
Check this blog for more practice times and announcements. See you today!
Friday, September 13, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
Our next tryout will be Monday September 16th after school - 3:20-4:30 pm - please make sure you are dressed appropriately to be outside. We will also be having our final tryout on Wednesday morning from 7:25-8:25 am.
If you were unable to make it to this morning's tryout, make sure you come talk to Ms Brown or Mlle Bauman about why and how you can make it up.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Co-Ed Flag Football
Monday, September 9, 2019
Running Club Session Starts Tomorrow!
Welcome back to another year of running! We will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:40am in our school foyer.
Warm-up and stretch begins at 7:45.
The run/walk lasts until 8:25. Remember to dress in layers and to bring a water bottle.
Hope to see many of you there!
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Girls Baseball Playoff Info
Monday, June 3rd is our playoff game and possible final at Ken Morrish Softball Complex located at East Point Park (101 Copperfield Road). The complex at East Point Park is located south of Lawrence and east off of Manse Road (approximately a km east of Morningside Ave).
We will meet at 1st recess for a practice before departing Clairlea at 11am.
Our semi final game is from 12-1. If we lose we head back to school at that time. If we win, we play in the final from 2-3pm and should be back at Clairlea before 4pm.
All girls need to be prepared just like for our tournament. Food, water, Extra socks, layers and especially a ball cap!
Go Panthers!!
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Girls Baseball
Spread the word, we need the whole team there!!
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Girls Baseball
Don’t be late and dress warm!
Monday, May 27, 2019
Girls Baseball
We are aiming to get out for practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
Please make sure you check back around 630am on Wednesday before heading out for an update.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Boy's Softball May 27-31
Hi Team!
So it looks as though mother nature is really trying to wash away all the grime from winter. With another week looking soggy we will still try to get some practice time in. Monday practice after school is on for 315-430 and looking like the best day of the week. Tuesday is a possibility which will will discuss tomorrow, and Wednesday looks ugly. Hope everyone had a great weekend, see you all tomorrow!





