Primary students stage their own Olympics in Toormina Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 Charlotte, Zella and Charlize (Year 3) represent France. EVERY four years, the Olympic Games spark excitement in young people around the globe and the students of Mary Help of Christians (MHOC) Primary school in Toormina are no exception. They staged their own MHOC Olympics last week with each grade allocated a country to represent. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The honour of representing Australia went to Kindergarten students. Smiling parents gathered for the Opening Ceremony, and everyone cheered when the flags were proudly paraded through the audience and placed beside the school’s own version of the Olympic cauldron. “This is our third Olympics. It’s great as the children learn about their [allocated] country and create the flag,” Acting Principal Margaret Ryan told News Of The Area. “There are no medals, because the purpose is to have lots of fun. “Some children are lucky to have two Olympics fall during their time at primary school. “It’s good to get them into that friendly competition and show them you can get out there and have fun and enjoy fitness.” During the day, the students participated in hobby horse racing, javelin (a soft version), running relays carrying water, basketball shooting, egg and spoon races, dodgeball, sack races, volleyball and even sandcastle building. They also used two Gaga Ball pits. “Gaga is Israeli handball, where you have to try to get the soft ball to hit someone below the knees to get them out,” Ms Ryan said. Staff got into the spirit of things as well; wearing their favourite country colours, emphasising the importance of fair play and respect, and creating an inclusive and positive environment for the children. By Mary KEILY Titus and his sister Kamiyah barrack for Australia and Jamaica. Liam, Asha, Ella and Harry were Canadians for the day. Jaxson dresses up for the special occasion.
