Benefits of Physical ActivityHere are some benefits of doing physical activity each day:1.Better health2.Improved fitness3.Better posture and balance4.Better self-esteem5.Weight control6.Stronger muscles and bones7.Feeling more energetic and happier8.Feeling less stressed and more relaxed9.Increased concentration/ better academic score
Here are some risks of being inactive:1.Heart disease2.Obesity3.High blood pressure4.Diabetes5.Osteoporosis6.Stroke7.Depression8.Colon cancerAs you can see, you can really benefit from being physically active!
(ASD-N Healthy Learners Program)
Gretna Green held its Remembrance Day Program today under the guidance of Ms. Bransfield and it was a huge success. The students shared an impressive ensemble of songs and readings in both French and English to an appreciative audience. If you would like to view the slide show that was shared today during our ceremony please visit Students' Corner.
On the monthly drama schedule for November, there was a practice scheduled for Monday, November 11 for the Engineer, the Train, Izzy, the Elves, Mee-Too, the Chorus, and the Reindeer. That practice will be rescheduled for Friday, November 14 at the usual time. Apologies for any confusion!
Colorado educators found their way to Gretna Green this morning and spent their time recording morning announcements and visiting classrooms. They really enjoyed their time with us and look forward to implementing some of our school initiatives in their own schools.
Physical Activity Guidelines
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children
and youth (5-17 years) should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity
daily.
This should include:
1. Intense activities at least 3 days per week (ex. running, basketball,
soccer)
2. Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least 3 days per week.(ex.
climbing and swinging on playground equipment, running, walking, jumping rope)
The more you do, the better your health will be!
It is recommended that you limit the time spent being inactive each day.
This can be achieved by:
Gretna Green has always benefited from the help of parent volunteers over the years. One parent, John Fitzpatrick, was recognized this week by Mr. Comeau for his dedicated service towards the overall maintenance of our ice rink. Thanks again to all of our parents who continue to add to the positive learning environment of our school!
In preparation for our upcoming Remembrance Day Program on November 8th, we would like to include a power point slide show of veterans that are connected to you. If you have a family member veteran please drop off a photo at the office or email a digital copy to Mr. Comeau and they will be featured in our slide show. Deadline for submissions is November 4th, thanks!
The students of Gretna Green partnered with the Newcastle Rotary in a fundraising campaign against the spread of Polio around the world. Rotarians were on hand to give all students a mock Polio immunization and celebrate the money raised by our students. Well done Gretna Green!!!
Our school fundraiser officially ended last Friday and it was a huge success! Our top three fundraisers were announced today. In third place, Samuel was awarded a digital camera, second place was Tanner and he was awarded a digital tablet and the first place prize of a nintnedo Wii U was won by Elizabeth. We would like to thank all of our students and families for their phenomenal support during this year's fund raiser!!!
