The five Year 1 classes were split into 2 groups. The first group went outside and practiced their catching and throwing skills. They began catching with an upside down cone, progressing to a two handed catch, a one handed catch and finished by trying to catch the ball on top of the cone. What a challenge!
Next on the agenda was a team challenge. Three teams had to use their throwing skills to hit the stumps. One point for hitting the stumps and two points for knocking the stumps down. I think there are a few budding cricketers amongst us!
The second group spent the first half of the session reading inside with Naomi, a cricketer who plays for Sydney Thunder and has also played for Australia. She read a few books and answered questions relating to her career and the game of cricket. To finish the session, Year 1 were visited by Thor, the Cricket Australia mascot. A great day was had by all and we thank Cricket Australia for coming along to help our students develop their cricket skills!
Ashleigh Hackfath
Acting Team Leader - Year 1