The children from second-sixth class have been learning the skills of volleyball over the past seven weeks under the guidance of Tom Landers from the Newbridge Volleyball Club. Over the past few weeks the children have learned lots of different techniques, including the overhand catch, the correct serving technique and were introduced to the game of Catch and Throw Volleyball.
Today, Tom organised a Volleyball Tournament for the children, complete with medals for the winners and runners up. The classes were split into teams of four and the whole school was on hand to watch the highly competitive semi-finals and finals. A wonderful day was had by all and the teachers were very impressed by the skills on display.
Rock, paper, scissors decides the first team to serve!
Flying High..Alex and Chloe keep a close eye on the volleyball!
2nd and 3rd class in action over the past few weeks.
Leah and Páidí man the scoreboard.
Tom with the Volleyball Tournament finalists!
2nd/3rd class Winners..Team France!
2nd/3rd class runners up-Team Netherlands!
4th/5th Class runners up-Team Portugal!
5th/6th Class Winners-Team Netherlands..
And at last… an Irish team in the final..Runners up-Team Ireland!!
