🏃‍♂️ PE Fun with Year 2 – Dodgeball Day!

This week in PE, our Year 2 students took on one of their new favorite games — dodgeball with soft balls (don’t worry… no dramatic movie-style dodging here ).

Using soft, safe balls, the children practiced throwing, catching, and — of course — a bit of “strategic escaping”! The focus wasn’t just on the game, but on building important physical and social skills in a fun, active way.

 What did the children learn?

While it looked like pure fun (and it was!), the students were developing:

• Coordination and movement skills – throwing, catching, and dodging
• Teamwork – supporting each other and playing fairly
• Listening skills – following instructions and game rules
• Confidence – having a go, even if it felt a bit tricky at first

And yes… also how to dodge like little ninjas 

 Why PE participation matters

Taking part in PE is so important at this age. It helps children:

• Build healthy habits early in life
• Improve focus and behavior in the classroom
• Learn resilience (it’s okay to get “out” — we try again!)
• Develop social skills through play and teamwork

Most importantly — it teaches them that being active is fun, not a chore.

We always encourage every child to join in, try their best, and most of all… enjoy moving!