Bike Wise and School Triathlon

2014 Haumoana School Triathlon

 and Bikewise Activities

13 February 2014

Dear parents/caregivers

Year 4, 5 and 6 children will be involved in cycling activities as part of Bikewise month and our fitness and physical education programmes. These will take place Tuesday-Friday during Weeks 3-5.

Fitness with Bikes

Room 6 – week 3, Room 5 – week 4 and Room 4 – week 5

Please check bikes and ensure that your child has a working and safe bicycle for these days. All cycling takes place on school grounds.

School Triathlon – week 4

These fitness activities include a Triathlon on Wednesday 26th February (1.30 – 3.00 pm). Order of the legs are Run, Bike, and Swim (flutter boards are optional for the less confident swimmers). The children will compete in Year groups and the distances concerned are easily achievable by all the children in the senior syndicate.  This event is designed to enable all children to attain success by completing the 3 disciplines, as well as enabling some to be competitive with their peers.

For the triathlon children will need to bring:

·        Togs

• A bike (in good working order)
• Helmet
• Shoes (compulsory on the bike)
• Parents and family members are welcome to come along to support the children.

Thanks

David Barclay