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05-02-2024 - 08-04-2024
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16:00 - 17:00
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Snooker
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10 - 15
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Public
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English
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Offline
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$ 5$/session
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Hornsby NSW, Australia
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PD3-4, PD3-5, PD3-8, PD3-10, PD3-11, PD3-9
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Stage 2 (Years 3-4)
Stage 3 (Years 5-6)
Stage 4 (Years 7-8)
Snooker: learning basics
English
- Improved vocabulary by learning terms related to snooker such as 'cue', 'pot', and 'snooker'
- Enhanced reading comprehension by following the rules of snooker and understanding game strategies
- Developed writing skills by writing about the experience of playing snooker and explaining the rules in their own words
Math
- Applied basic arithmetic skills in keeping track of scores and calculating points earned during the game
- Enhanced geometry understanding by aiming at different angles and calculating the trajectory of the ball
- Practiced mental math while quickly adding or subtracting scores during the game
Physical Education
- Improved hand-eye coordination through precise aim and control of the cue stick
- Enhanced balance and posture while taking different shots and positioning for the game
- Developed strategic thinking by planning shots and predicting the movements of different balls
Science
- Applied physics principles such as force, motion, and friction while playing snooker
- Explored concepts of energy transfer and collision dynamics through interactions of balls on the table
- Learned about the importance of precision and accuracy when applying force to the cue ball
Social Studies
- Enhanced sportsmanship by learning to respect opponents and follow the rules of fair play in snooker
- Explored the history and cultural significance of snooker as a popular sport worldwide
- Developed teamwork skills when playing doubles or in a friendly competition setting
By being engaged in Snooker sport, kids are gaining the following experiences and physical learning outcomes:
- PD3-9 applies and adapts self-management skills to respond to personal and group situations
- PD3-4 adapts movement skills in a variety of physical activity contexts,
- PD3-5 proposes, applies and assesses solutions to movement challenges,
- PD3-8 creates and participates in physical activities to promote healthy and active lifestyles
- PD3-10 selects and uses interpersonal skills to interact respectfully with others to promote inclusion and build connections
- PD3-11 selects, manipulates and modifies movement skills and concepts to effectively create and perform movement sequences