phys. ed. “There’s more to life
than just academics.”
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– Brendan Shum
(10)
1 1. Rowan 3. Tim Wang (11)
Beattie keeps a rm grip on
his bouncy ball.
(9) smiles with the 4. Claire Braaten (9) and Imogen Gay
knowledge that ball is life. (9) do the jig with style.
2. Helen Han (11) gracefully pinches 4 5. Hugh Dauvergne (9) channels his inner Kobe.
the frail birdy as she stares down her enemies.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
Physical Education is a vital part cool since it reminds you that there’s routines and present them to an
of a student’s experience at Prince more to life than just academics.” excited audience. e skills
of Wales. Over the course of the year, It might be a nice break from core learned and developed in
students engage in a variety of sports, subjects, but it is not an easy course; PE will remain with every
ranging from archery to rugby. In this students are encouraged to develop student, helping them
course, students learn the importance their tness and give their full e orts. live a healthy and
of determination, mental strength, fulfilling life.
and focus while trying to perform to roughout the year, students hone
ACA the best of their abilities. Students their skills in traditional sports, such 5
DEM are given the opportunity to develop as basketball and badminton. PE also
ICS teamwork skills that can translate to allows students to dabble in a variety
any environment or situation. With of other physical activities, such as disc
such camaraderie and collaboration, it golf and curling. e most anticipated
is no surprise that many friendships part of PE is the dance unit, when
are formed throughout the year. students are encouraged to test their
dancing abilities. is unit allows
Many would describe this class as students to learn a wide range of
an energetic and enthusiastic learning dance styles including square dance,
environment, as well as a way to relieve ballroom, hip-hop, and more!
stress. Brendan Shum (10) explains
how PE gives students a break from ey are also given the
their academic subjects: “PE is pretty chance to choreograph
their own dance
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