From the Head of PE and Sport 07.10.2023
In Secondary lessons this week we have been completing some of our first events of Sports Day 2023. In preparation for the day, the House Leadership team did a fantastic job of helping all students select events to take part in. Secondary Sports Day is an opportunity for the whole school to come together, united in supporting their House team with all students contributing to their team points tally and while also giving those students with athletic talent the opportunity to shine and challenge themselves.
We have already seen some fantastic performances. With limited time in PE lessons to master the skills, students have shown amazing courage and determination to take on personal challenges and give their best efforts. We have also already seen a few records broken. Congratulations to the following students who have not only won a gold medal, but also earned 3 valuable bonus points for their House Team totals.
Next week, the Year 9/10 and Year 11-13 High Jump events will take place on the following days.
- Monday 9th October – Year 9/10 Boys and Girls
- Wednesday 11th October – Year 11-13 Boys and Girls
All other events will take place on Sports Day which will take place on December 5th. More information to come closer to the day.
Mindfulness Mile
It was wonderful to see both sections of our school come together during the week to participate in the Mindfulness Mile as part of KIS Care Week. As Mr Denyer reminded students before setting off, the aim of the event was not to ‘compete’, although students who wanted to challenge themselves could do so, but rather to have the opportunity to get out of the classroom and enjoy both the physical and mental benefits that physical activity can have on our well-being.
Kicking off Care Week and the Mindfulness Mile, students in Early Years made their way around the field and court during their PE lesson. An impressive effort for small legs to make it all that way guided by their PE teachers Mr Richie and Mr Denyer and supported by Ms Meson and Ms Albert. It was a hot afternoon on Tuesday but the music pumping out of the speaker certainly helped to raise spirits and levels of motivation as students and staff alike made their way around the course. Some chose to enjoy a relaxing walk with friends while chatting, while others sought to see just how many laps they could complete within the timeframe.
On Thursday morning following the wake up shake up, all students from Year 1-6 enjoyed their chance to complete the mile. It was lovely to be able to join in with the Primary school and complete a few laps with students and staff, it was a fantastic feel-good activity for all to be a part of and there were some very sweaty children making their way back to lessons at the end of it!
Thank you to Mr Denyer for coordinating this fantastic event as part of Care Week and reminding us of the importance in making time each day to take part in some form of exercise as part of our well-being self care.
Liga SupaRimau Season C
Matches resume next week Saturday 14th October at the following times.
FOBISIA News
FOBISIA Swimming Invitational
A letter will be going out next week to see if there is any interest in sending a KIS team of swimmers to the 2024 FOBISIA Swimming Invitational. There will be a very short deadline of Friday 13th October to register your child to take part in this event. Some of the key details are:-
When: February 1st-4th, 2024
Where: Held at Thanyapura Sport Resort Phuket, Thailand
Who: Competitive swimmers who are already training with a swim club and who will be 9 years of age or older on the date of the competition.
If you have any immediate questions then please do not hesitate to contact me.
U15 FOBISIA (Oct. 23-27) – Dates for your diary and final trip details
Our departure date for our U15’s FOBISIA Vipers Squad is fast approaching. A letter will be sent out at the start of the next week with all final details needed for the trip prior to their departure on Monday 23rd October.
U13 FOBISIA Games – Dates for your diary
Parents should have received a letter via email yesterday with information about the commencement of training after half-term.
Training will begin the week of Monday October 30 on the following days.
The 2nd Payment of RM1500 is due on Friday 27th October.
Primary FOBISIA Games (April 29th-May 3rd) – Payment reminder
If you have already registered your child for FOBISIA then please make sure that the 1st payment is also made by the November 3 deadline. If you are paying by bank transfer please make sure that you include the following in the payment reference “Primary FOBISIA *childs name*”.
Miss Catriona Watt
Head of PE and Sport
