"When you talk you can only say something that you already know. When you listen you may learn what someone else knows."

Students in grades four through eight develop physically on widely different time schedules. The goals are to have them understand the importance of physical activity as a life style choice and to develop a "can do" attitude toward this end by exposing them to a wide variety of games and activities allowing each to discover something that suits them. Hopefully, the skills they develop will be a means toward an end rather than an end in themselves.

Students at these ages enjoy competition and often participate in games that are skill based giving them a "sense" for traditional sports. Beyond skills, students are encouraged to practice good sportsmanship, play fairly, and have respect for each other's varying physical abilities. Students learn and practice the value of teamwork and problem solving when actively involved and are expected to be attentive and participate to the best of his/her own ability.