You will notice that our younger students are involved in less structured playtime, and as they grow older, more and more opportunities arise for them to join organized activities and teams.
In a typical year at our school, we offer students the opportunity to participate in:
- Volleyball: September-November for Grades 5-9
- Developmental Team (Grades 5-6)
- Junior Team (Grades 7-8)
- Senior Team (Grades 8-9)
- Cross-Country Running: September-October for Grades K-9
- Hip-Hop Dance: One week in September or October for Grades 2-6
- Swimming: October for Grades 4-5
- Basketball: December-March for Grades 5-9
- Developmental Team (Grades 5-6)
- Junior Team (Grades 7-8)
- Senior Team (Grades 8-9)
- Ski and Snowboarding Club: January-February for Grades 4-9
- Ice Hockey: Term 2 Option for Grades 7-9
- Running Room Indoor Games (8x200m Relay): January-March for Grades 5-9
- Bloomsday Run or Banff Marathon 10 km Race: January-May for Grades 7-9 (available as an option or extracurricular activity)
- Badminton: April-May for Grades 7-9
- Intramural Floor Hockey: April-May for Grades 7-9
- Soccer: For Grades 7-9 (available as an option or extracurricular activity)
- Physical Literacy Days & Fun Day: For Grades K-7 (held 2-3 times per year)
- Track and Field: One or two meets in June for Grades 4-9 (available as an option or extracurricular activity)
What is the purpose of early years activities?
Children learn through play, and often free-style creative movement is more effective in developing students' physical literacy. We do not allow elementary students to take electronic devices outside for recess time, so that they may enjoy our playgrounds and extensive play areas. This practice becomes especially important as we develop and focus on nature-based activities.
Gradually, young children are invited to join our running clubs, go swimming, dance, explore activity centres and take part in other more structured programs outside of their three to four PE classes each week.
What is the purpose of middle years activities?
We hope our students carry good active habits throughout their lives. Beginning in Grade 5-9, we introduce children to a variety of team and individual sports. We want this to be a positive experience that builds skill, and introduces some healthy competition. Extracurricular teams and activities should complement PE classes and community sports.