What are those things on our campus?
You may have seen these odd-looking contraptions on our campus, and wondered what they are - they are the 'baskets' for the game of disc golf
, also known as frisbee golf. This
is a flying disc game, as well as a precision and accuracy sport, in which individual players throw a flying disc at a target.
Mrs. Henning's fifth graders have been enjoying learning this exciting game - check out the photos by clicking this image.
Fall sports in full swing
Our fall sports season is underway,
with four options for our 5th-8th grade athletes: field hockey, soccer, archery and cross country.
The field hockey and soccer teams have had several games, and on Monday our cross country team hosted a meet against Wyndcroft
(click on this photo to see the gallery).
Our archers are hosting their own tournaments, on Thursdays, Oct. 9 and 16, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in The McCann Center. Everyone is welcome to come out and watch them in action.
And this week on Facebook - our top story of the week:
Mr. Hirsh, our middle school humanities teacher and Outdoor Education coordinator, offered an opportunity to 6th- and 7th grade students to enjoy a fall kayaking trip.
Along with Mrs. Rodriguez, the 12 students left Swain after lunch on Friday, and traveled to the Sassafras River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Amid a few rain showers, the campers enjoyed hiking, kayaking and canoeing, exploring beaches and marshes, and of course a campfire with s'mores before returning this afternoon.
Some of the adventurers' favorite moments included a trip to Lillypad Island and playing on the mini beach, building campfires and making s'mores, and walking to the overview to watch the sunset.
Thanks for enjoying our stories of our small classes, big opportunities and amazing results!
