We are now over halfway through our Active April House Competition. Over April, including during the school holidays, we have asked students to log in and record their physical activity on the Get Active website and earn points for their House.
The College warmed up for the event with a staff versus students volleyball game held at lunchtime on the last day of Term 1 (pictured). The staff team held on for a win.
For adolescents, research has shown that regular physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions later in life.
So far, through the challenge the College has 162 participants who have together logged over 1759 hours of physical activity. Congratulations to O’Neill House who is leading the challenge with one week remaining.
The statistics for each of our six Houses so far:
| House | Hours of activity logged | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| O'Neill (45 members) | 670 hours | Harry Doyle 78 hours and 23 minutes |
Frayne (24) | 368 hours | Louisa Inglese 121 hours and 50 minutes |
| Carr (20) | 223 hours | Luke Phillips 32 hours and 30 minutes |
| Terry Dunn (26) | 194 hours | Mr Hysted 47 hours and 35 minutes |
| Maguire (15) | 176 hours | Katelyn Dunn 113 hours and 30 minutes |
| Ryan (16) | 128 hours | Aiden Thomas 62 hours and 30 minutes |
Active April will conclude on Friday 30 April with two events — a ride/walk to school day, where a healthy breakfast will be provided for any students who ride or walk to school — as well as a lunchtime staff versus students ultimate frisbee match.
Students are also being encouraged to keep an eye out for year level events being held in the final week of April. Please view the video link HERE created by our Health and PE Prefect Andre Parlas showing students how to create an account on the Get Active webpage and join their House team. It's not too late to earn House points.
The leading House is:
