Roundhay Juniors Park Run
Roundhay Juniors Park Run – Weekly Free 2km Timed Run for Juniors
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roundhay-juniors/
It is only for juniors – if you’re not a junior, how about trying one of the weekly Saturday parkrun events?
What is Roundhay Juniors parkrun?
It is a 2km run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). If you are not a junior please try one of our weekly Saturday parkrun events instead.
When is it?
It is run every Sunday at 9:00am.
Where is it?
It’s run in Roundhay Park, Leeds. See Course page for more details.
http://www.parkrun.org.uk/roundhay-juniors/course/
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing – it’s free! Please register before your first run http://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder).
How fast do I have to be?
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace! We’re friendly! Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in a local café – please come and join us!
Eureka
On Wednesday, Year 1 and 2 spent the day at Eureka – a great way to finish off our Doctor! Doctor! Big Topic.
Class Assembly
Thank you to everyone who came to our class assembly. The children did really well and the dry run on Thursday morning was perfect – a little bit of excitement when they saw all their families meant it didn’t go quite according to plan but nevertheless we hope you enjoyed it. Thomas did particularly well with his loud voice and confidence – well done, Thomas!
Thank you for your support – it makes a big difference and shows the children that their learning is valued.
Be proud of our bodies
This week Year 1 had a Doctor! Doctor! themed yoga session with Angela from Yogabugs. We did a variety of yoga poses for most parts of our amazing bodies! Then we enjoyed some well-earned relaxation.
Lots of gym stars
Over the last few weeks, Year 1 have been developing some fantastic gymnastic skills, including jumps, travelling and shapes with coaches Jane and Charlotte Townend. The class have shown great progression over the sessions. Ask them to show you their bunny jumps, travelling like a spider, star jumps and seated tuck shape to name a few.
Jane and Charlotte run after school classes in Barwick-in-Elmet and at Temple Moor High School if your child is interested in developing their gymnastics further.
A visitor for Key Stage 1
On Thursday, Year 1 and Year 2 had a surprise visitor in class. Florence Nightingale popped in to see Year 1 and hear all about what they had learned that afternoon about her life and she spent most of the afternoon teaching Year 2. The children were very interested to hear all about hospital conditions when Florence worked during the Crimean War and couldn’t believe it when she didn’t even know what lights or pens were!
It’s half-term…
…so no specific homework, spellings or tables this week. It’s a good time to relax and enjoy some time with your children – have you visited the free exhibition of Anthony Browne pictures at Leeds City Museum, for example?
Thanks d:Side – we learnt lots!
Today, Catherine, from d:Side, came to visit to give us lots of information about our body and keeping it healthy. Judging by the responses, the class have learnt lots so far in our Doctor Doctor topic. We also managed to learn about what makes a healthy lunchbox and the safe use of medicines.
- “I learnt all about bodies, bones and muscles.”
- “I learnt that we grow when we are asleep.”
- “There are veins to take our blood around.”
Doctor Doctor
A real doctor came to visit us at school today. She spoke to us about her job as a doctor and she told us how we can keep ourselves healthy. We were able to use her stethoscope – did you know that if you listen to your tummy with a stethoscope you can still hear your heartbeat as well? We discovered that our tummies make very strange noises! A few of us had our pulses checked, fortunately we were all very healthy!
Get set for a new park run
A new free weekly 2km run at Roundhay Park has been set up after a £1500 grant was provided by local councillors. The Roundhay Junior Park Run will take place every Sunday morning and is open to children aged between four and fourteen. Parkrun is a worldwide organisation which sets up and manages free weekly timed runs in parkland surroundings. Fancy a go yourself…? There is also a weekly 5km run every Saturday at 9am.
