Sunday, May 22, 2011

5S travel back to the ancient Olympics

On Saturday 21st May, 5S entertained parents and students alike at our Junior assembly with a trip back in time.  Back to 776BC, in fact, to the first Olympic Games. 

We were treated to a fascinating account of when and where the games took place, and the types of events the ancient Greeks enjoyed. 

In such a small hall it was surprising that 5S managed to fit in chariot races, sprints, pentathlon, boxing and a running race in full military armour!  There was lots of fun involved but 5S also demonstrated lots of comparisons between the original Olympics and those we see on our televisions today.

The mean Spartans
The proud Athenians



Ready for the race in armour!

Playing to a packed hall.

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Our commentators Matthew and Valerio.

Posing for parents.

Tayma, Sarrah, Talia, Farah, Ami, Sophia and Daniela.

Two of our champions.
With thanks to Daniela's Dad for copies of the photographs.

5 comments:

  1. Great photos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Olympic games here i come year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. In year5 I have to do a lot of hard work.But sometimes I have fun.We do a lot of homework. My teacher Miss Naidoo is a good teacher.Its great in year5.

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  4. Its the third week of year5.it started with a slow pace but soon it has geared up.New teachers, new friends and new course all very exciting.great start looking for greater year5 ahead.

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  5. I'm ready for the next year and I know I know this year is going to be really fun.

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