The Fun and Relaxation of Yoga...continued!

Well Teacher Dawn returned today for our second session of yoga with all the students of Robina Baker Elementary.  It was great to see the kids so highly engaged and participating in the variety of activities, we have quite the crew of aspiring yogis.  In participating in the classes it is clear that the relaxation exercises were/are one of the best parts of the period - it's almost magical watching students' restless energy fade away as they work through the concluding relaxation exercises!

Feeling Zen Like...

Robina Baker Elementary is excited to once again be able to offer our students opportunities to experience physical movement activities that are not typically offered in elementary schools.  This year the students will again have the opportunity to have "Teacher Dawn" visit monthly to instruct some fun filled yoga sessions that will focus not only on age appropriate movement techniques; but also serve to highlight the benefits of yoga in busy lives as a means of "mentally resetting" and "calming one's mind".  Skills that are students could definitely benefit from!

Our first yoga sessions were great and the students all had a terrific time!  Fully expect our future sessions to be equally as fun...and relaxing!

Autumn Classic X-Country Information

So the final RBES cross-country running event of the season, the 51^st Annual Autumn  X-Country Classic has arrived.  This event is being held this Saturday, October 18^th at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton.  Driving directions were sent home earlier this week with participating runners for those who may not exactly know where the park is located.  Come Saturday morning we need all racers to meet at our designated area, as shown on the park map that was sent, no later than 11:25AM.  

We will have the team tent set up and school banner displayed however I fully expect the park to be crowded with other teams and spectators so please judge your time for parking and “searching” accordingly.  Racer's families please take note of parking and park/ride option information that was included in the race information package.

Lastly as the X-Country season draws to a close a huge thank you to all the parents who have managed to come out to support any or all of our team’s five races this season; or volunteered at any of our weekly practices.  Having “fans in the stands” always gives our runners an extra boost of energy – and having extra hands around to help with organizing or “racer herding”, if needed, is always a nice perk too!  So thank you again!

See you all on Saturday!

Coach Henderson

The Devon Turkey Chase

Hello X-Country runners!

So the Thanksgiving weekend has arrived and with it the annual Merriott Youth Foundation's Turkey Chase on Monday, October 13th.  Once again Robina Baker Elementary will be sending its cross-country running team to the event and helping support the Stollery Childrens Hospital and Merriott Youth Athletic Foundation.

To all those runners (and of course spectators) who are attending the event this weekend here is a schedule of the various fun activities which everyone is able to participate in.  

9:30 Pumpkin Carving Contest (the kids will start to carve their pumpkins)

10:00 Kids races 1 km / 2 km (grade 1/ 2 will run 1km; grades 3/ 4 will run 2km)

10:30 Mountain Climber

11:30 Pie Eating Contest 

11:45 Pumpkin Carving Contest Judging 

All runners please arrive and meet at the Lions Park Gazebo to get your race pinnies no later than 9:45...please!   Remember to wear your “best” running shoes and dress for the weather as it might still be chilly when you arrive.

Thank you and see you all this weekend!

Coach Henderson

Chase that Turkey!

Reminder to all Cross Country runners that TODAY, Monday, October 6th, is the deadline to register for the Devon Turkey Chase.

PLEASE HAVE YOUR  REGISTRATION/FEE PAYMENTS INTO THE ACORN SYSTEM BEFORE 3:00PM TODAY.

PLEASE NOTE: Late entries will be accepted after Monday, October 6th up until Thursday, October 9th but the entry fee for each participate will increase to $35 versus $25.

Agility training hits Robina!

Over the past few weeks the students of Robina Baker have been participating in a variety of activities aimed at improving their fitness in three distinct areas: cardiovascular health, strength, and agility.  Be it running, jumping, hopping, crawling, weaving or leaping through the air - our students proved themselves to be an energetic crew who are more than willing to "break a sweat" when they are having fun!

Our PE focus on these elements of fitness will continue throughout the year with the hope of creating an environment of growth and appreciation for physical movement in every student.