Middle Syndicate Skipping 2022
30 March 2022
Dear Parents/Caregivers of Middle Syndicate children
Next term we begin skipping as part of our fitness programme. This has been hugely successful in previous years and many of our Year 4 students are looking forward to doing it all over again. We hope to build up the fitness levels of each child in preparation for our cross country the following term, and also develop the co-ordination and stamina of our students.
All Year 3 and 4 students require an individual skipping rope. You may choose to provide this yourself or the school can purchase one on your behalf. The cost for school purchased skipping ropes is $6.00 each. Skipping ropes are available to order through your KINDO account on or before Thursday 7th April. For those of you who have more than one child in the Middle School, please order each child’s skipping rope individually to make the distribution process easier. If you need help with ordering, please contact the office on 274 0637. At the conclusion of our skipping programme, school purchased skipping ropes will be your child’s to keep.
As a guide for those intending to obtain a rope for their child during the holidays, individual skipping ropes should be long enough to be placed under one foot when the child is standing, with the handles coming up to the child’s armpits. (See photo.) Too much longer or shorter and they will have difficulty skipping. Please consider quality when purchasing a rope from the cheaper outlets, as your child will require the rope for the entire term.
Ropes are required on the first day of next term. Although we will cater for all levels of skipping ability, it may help your child to practise in the holidays if they lack confidence.
Thank you for your support.
Middle Syndicate Teachers
Contact Us
Email: admin@pointview.school.nz
Website: https://www.pointview.school.nz
Location: 25 Kilkenny Drive, Dannemora, Auckland 2016, New Zealand
Phone: +64 09 274 0637
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