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Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Term 3: Session 1 & 2 NON Contact Boxing

Over the past 2 weeks the Year 11 girls have been taking part in NON Contact Boxing sessions. The students have been learning the different techniques and skills needed in Boxing.

They have been working on;
- Stance (Orthodox and Southpaw)
- Use of Jab
- Right hand
- Uppercuts
- Reaction times

The key question that has been asked to the students, is why are these techniques and skills important in Boxing?

To progress and develop the learning of the students, the following pair work was completed;

This was completed for 60 secs on each and then combining them all together. The roles were then changed.

In addition, we added a few Kick Boxing techniques;
- Snap Kick
- Kneeing

The combinations then became;

This was completed 4 times through. Here are few pictures of the session;

Left and then Right

3 Knees!

Enjoyment throughout the session!

Excellent attitude and effort from all the girls throughout the two sessions. Will be looking forward to this afternoons session!!

Well done girls and keep up the hard work!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

Term 3: Boxing/ Swimming and Gym

Today is the start of a 4 week program that will be delivered to the group and the activities are;
1. NON- CONTACT BOXING
2. SWIMMING
3. GYM

The students have opted for the activity that they want to do for the next 4 weeks.

In NON- CONTACT BOXING, students will experience;

- The different techniques and skills that are needed in BOXING
- The fitness elements of BOXING
- The discipline involved in BOXING

In SWIMMING, students will experience:

- The different strokes that are used in SWIMMING
- The fitness elements of SWIMMING

In the GYM, students will experience;

- The different equipment that can be used to develop physical fitness e.g. Cardio Machines/ Resistance Machines/ Mats and Gym Balls.
- Students will be given personalised gym plans that will allow them to work on different components of fitness which they have identified as a target area.

Bring on the first session this afternoon at the Djanogly Leisure Centre at 1:50pm.

Please remember your PE Kit or Swimming Kit!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Final PE Session of Term 2

Yesterday was the final session for the Year 11 Girls and as a reward for their hard work over Term 1 & 2, they went outdoor Ice Skating in the centre of Nottingham.

We headed to the Old Market Square in Nottingham, to the National Ice Centre Outdoor Rink. Here are a few snapshots of the afternoon.

Teamwork

Even a train was spotted on the rink

I can do it with my hands in my pocket

The girls thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and even when it snowed there were no complaints. Also, the non skaters who were lacking confidence powered through and were skating solo around the rink by the end of the session.

A very successful two terms for the class and we can look forward to Swimming/ Boxing next term.

Happy Holidays and enjoy the two weeks off.

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Session Four 9th of December 2010

On the 9th of December, it was session 4 (Final Session) of the Djanogly Rat Race Nottingham to Paris! Up for grabs was 2nd/ 3rd and 4th place in the Team competition and the final placings in the Individual competition.
Lanasujoja arrived in Paris in Session 3 but after the posting of the individual placings, they knew that one of their team members was in with a chance of individual success. Six Lions knew that a strong session today could get them to Paris before Barbie Girls as they had a 270KM lead in 2nd Place and the Year 11 Girls were powering into a very tense session.

A staggering 835.99KM was covered by all teams! which was a decrease on last weeks total but the staggering TOTAL for all 4 weeks is 3,038.88KM

The FINAL standings are as follows;
4th Place:

Spongebob Circle Pants : )
TOTAL = 475.34KM
POSITION = In France, just outside Arras.

3rd Place:

 Barbie Girls
TOTAL = 751KM

POSITION = In Paris, France.

2nd Place:

Six Lions
TOTAL = 751KM

POSITION = In Paris, France.

1st Place:

WINNERS = Lanasujoja

 

Winning team with their Vouchers for the Victoria Centre

The individual competition came to a close and it was a tense session between the TOP 3 students.The TOP 3 students are;

CONGRATULATIONS!! 1st PLACE = Sarah (455.68KM)

2nd PLACE = Aqeelah (360.48KM)

3rd PLACE = Joy (338.48KM)

It was a very successful 4 sessions and the students thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of the competition. For the Individual race the Winning trophy will be presented to Sarah on Thursday the 16th of December. The prizes and medals for 2nd/ 3rd place will be received in the New Year.

Full standings of the team and individual competition can be found via google docs;

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B0mDQB07QMSaMGJkZTYzNzktNzAyYi00ZGIxLWE0YmItZmIxNDdkOTc2NmZm&sort=name&layout=list&num=50

For a very successful term of PE, all students will be rewarded by heading to the Market Square for a Ice Skating session. Letters have already been given to students and DONT forget to bring your reply slip back for consent.

Bring on the Ice Skating on Thursday.

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

Week 6: Individual Rat Race Poll Final Standings

The final standings are in and a HUGE thankyou to all the students that voted over the last 48hrs. Here are the final standings;

Make a live audience poll at Poll Everywhere

1st = Sarah
2nd = Hussna
3rd = Anisa/ Aqeelah/ Demi
6th = Adila
7th = Lauren/ PJ
9th = Joanna/ Joy

The reason for the poll was for each member of the top ten to gain extra KM, the place that they finished in would then earn them extra KM.
For example;
1st = 100km
2nd = 90km
3rd = 80km
4th = 70km
5th = 60km
6th = 50km
7th = 40km
8th = 30km
9th = 20km
10th = 10km

If there was a tie in positions then the points would be shared evenly for the places that are eliminated.
For example,
- Joint 3rd are Anisa/ Aqeelah/ Demi
- The points awarded for those 3positions are as follows;
                                                                                      3rd = 80km
                                                                                      4th = 70km
                                                                                      5th = 60km (Total of = 210/ 3 = 70km each)

The actual standings after 3 weeks are now available via the google docs link below;
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B0mDQB07QMSaOGJhMGM2NzEtZjk2My00NjE1LWJhNzYtMDVjYmEyOTAyOWY2&sort=name&layout=list&num=50

Tomorrow is the final day of competition and we will find out the final placings of the team competition and who is the Individual winner of the Djanogly Rat Race Nottingham to Paris!

Good luck for tomorrow!!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Week 6: Individual Rat Race Poll Current Standings Update (Only 24hrs left to vote)

The poll for who is going to win the Individual race is coming into its last 24hrs and here is the current standings below.

Get a free sms student response system at Poll Everywhere

A huge thankyou to the students that have voted so far and if you haven't voted then get your vote in via the last post!

At 13.00pm tomorrow the results will be published and the current standings will be available via google docs.

Good Luck!!

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Week 6: The Final Week of the Djanogly 'Rat Race: Nottingham to Paris'

Its the final week, this week the final standings will be established in the;
1. Team Race (Places 2nd/ 3rd /4th)
2. Individual Race (Places 1st - 25th)

Now the TOP TEN students in the Individual Race are revealed below, and voting is open to who you want to win!

Replace your audience response systems with Poll Everywhere

Each student has one vote to cast and who are you going to vote for?

The current TOP TEN standings is still not known and will be uploaded via google docs on Wednesday Morning.

Voting will close on 12.00pm on Wednesday the 8th of December 2010.

Updates will be posted tomorrow.

Mr P Keirnan
Physical Education

Week 5: Djanogly Year 11 Girls PE 'Rat Race: Nottingham to Paris'

The fourth session this week has been postponed to the 9th of December 2010 due to the snow that is continuing to fall over Nottingham.

In Week 6 we will continue the 'Rat Race' and see who is the second team to arrive in Paris, France. Also the individual competition will come to a close next week and we will see who gains the number 1 spot.
The leaderboard will also be available to view next week via google docs, so make sure you check my tweets to see where you are in the standings.

You will also be able to vote for the Top 10 students via polleverywhere.com (On Tuesday) and we will see who is the groups champion.

Roll on the 9th of December 2010!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education

Session Three 25th of November 2010

On the 25th of November, it was week 3 and the Year 11 Girls were powering into a very tense session. Lanasujoja knew that a strong session today could get them very close to Paris and Six lions knew that a strong team effort would help their challenge for 2nd Place.

A staggering 976.90KM was covered by all teams! which was a increase on last weeks total of 749.16KM. From week 1 the KM count has increased;

Totals:

1. 476.83

2. 749.16

3. 976.9

Each session the groups have developed their team building skills by talking about their target for the session and allocating personal targets for each team member (E.g. 10KM or 7KM or 5KM).

The current standings are as follows;
4th Place:

Spongebob Circle Pants : )
TOTAL = 300KM
POSITION = Outside Dover
3rd Place:

Barbie Girls
TOTAL = 337KM
POSITION = In France on the E19 just past Arras

2nd Place:

Six Lions
TOTAL = 607KM
POSITION = outside Compeigne in France

1st Place:

TOTAL = 751KM

POSITION = In Paris, France.

WINNERS = Lanasujoja

Congratulations to Lanasujoja!! They have reached the destination of Paris!! I amazing effort by all team members who each week increased their total to power to Victory!!
Week 1 = 176.26KM
Week 2 = 253.12KM
Week 3 = 322.12KM

The competition is hotting up as it looks like its a battle for 2nd Place between Six Lions who overtook Barbie Girls after session 3.

We also had some amazing individual scores this week and the current top 5 are;

1st = 234.40KM (x4 Bonus)

2nd = 211.48KM (x4 Bonus)

3rd = 169.40KM (x4 Bonus)

4th = 168.52KM (x4 Bonus)

5th = 166.48KM (x4 Bonus)

The individual competition rolls into the final week and it could all change in session 4. Will Lanasujoja ease up after their team victory or will they push for extra KM in the individual competition? For 2nd place who will it be? Six Lions or Barbie Girls? It all comes down to the last session!

Bring on Session Four on Thursday!

Mr P Keirnan

Physical Education