Academy hits mid point

After a wonderful first term, Vanier's Hockey Academy is in full stride. Next on our agenda is another round of on and off-ice fitness/skills testing. Our Coaching Kids Club is on for this coming Friday at 6:30am. The Comox Fire Training Center is also happy to have us return to learn some valuable skills. We have been working on our focus and Yoga seems to be challenging the kids both physically and mentally.
It was nice to see some games this weekend. I was able to get out and watch some exciting hockey. The Bantam AAA team won a tough battle on Sun. afternoon. Matteo Giomo scored a beauty. Meanwhile, the Midget house teams were working hard and having fun.

Rome under attack!

After visiting Ancient Rome, students will continue with their research and design a poster that warns citizens about impending doom. From Barbarian attacks to food shortages, the end is almost near. With a partner, students will have two days to design an advertisement warning people about the collapse. We will then explore many of Ancient Rome's achievements before preparing for a Unit test.

Humanities 8 looks at current events each Friday. Here is a sample of previous events. Please feel free to add some comments.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/08/23/f-children-technology.html 

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/cest-vrai-french-president-promises-to-ban-homework/article4601615/?utm_source=Shared+Article+Sent+to+User&utm_medium=E-mail:+Newsletters+/+E-Blasts+/+etc.&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links

http://cbc.sh/csngfWl

The Hockey Academy will be limbering up today with Yoga. The session will run from 1-2 pm upstairs in the Sports Center. I won't stretch this entry out so have a great weekend.

Humanites 8 is currently learning about world religions and the students are preparing themselves for their poster presentations. Ms. Curry is halfway through her final practicum and is doing a fine job. The Fall of Rome will be the focus of our next unit.  

As a unit in their Hockey Skills Academy course, all our students will participate in a coaching clinic that will introduce them to the ins and outs of coaching hockey. Providing an opportunity for these student coaches to receive practical experience, we are inviting players aged 8-11 from the Comox Valley Minor Hockey association to come out and participate in the development practices run by our student coaches. It is important to know that all proceeds from this program will be donated to "KIDSPORT” Comox Valley, a community-run organization that provides financial support to children so that they, too, may participate in organized sport.

Hockey Talk

After a successful and fun day at the fire hall, Hockey Academy students approach the end of the month. On the ice, the focus for the month was skating (forward and backward stride), skills testing, deking and passing.  We will continue with some passing before moving towards pivots and goalie drills. Off-ice sessions will continue to be a mixture of tactical games, dryland training, and skill development. We have a badminton unit to start, as well as yoga booked for the end of the month. I am excited to help students prepare for their mentorship coaching lessons, during which Academy students will lead ice sessions for younger skaters.

Have a great month and be prepared for all weather!