APS News 28

12 September 2021 AbingdonPrep Other Half Year 3-4 Swim Club learn about water safety The after school swim club has been focusing on different water safety activities. To help the boys understand how to be safe around rivers and lakes, they have been using posters to spot different dangers and how to avoid them, as well as how to recognise cold water shock. Later in the term, the boys had great fun swimming in their pyjamas - but along with the fun is an important message about water safety and how tiring it is to swim in water-logged clothes. The boys completed a series of tasks including treading water, floating on their back while signalling for help and identifying the flags on the beach with the question: is it safe to swim? The boys did really well, helping each other out when someone was struggling. They all achieved their swimming and water safety certificate. Well done swimmers! Year 3-4 Karate Club Boys in Years 3 and 4 have been learning martial art skills in Karate Club. They spent this session developing their technique as they mirrored the actions of our Sensei, Patience. Beginning with the karate bow or ‘Rei’ and then the ‘Zenkutsu Dachi’ forward stance. Year 6 Lego Robotics Club The Lego Robotics Club provides an introduction to control technology and programming using robotics. Pupils learn by constructing their own models, such as a roaring lion and a goal keeper. They learn how to bring them to life by using the special programming blocks in Scratch, that interact with the motors and sensors in their creations. Here are the Year 6 boys at work on their latest constructions. Gardening Club’s Spring Planter