Skills for Life, Built on the Field
Our primary goal is to make participation in athletic endeavors enjoyable. We help our students have fun, learn various sports and develop lifelong skills. Competition is a natural part of sport, and through it, we develop qualities like commitment, teamwork, dedication, loyalty, perseverance, goal attainment, and self-discipline. These skills pay off in the classroom and on the field, and stay with Unquowa graduates for life.
As students advance into the Upper School, everyone who tries out is placed on a team. We focus on participation and camaraderie among team members as students learn the fundamentals of sport, the rigors of athletic conditioning, and building resilience through training and competition.
Spring Soccer Fun
Posted by Sarah Pollex
This spring, our Kâ2 Gators in Training had an exciting introduction to soccer filled with learning, teamwork, and fun. Many players joined their very first team and quickly built confidence through drills, games, and scrimmages.
Favorite activities included âSteal the Bacon,â where players jumped into exciting small-sided matchups, and âKick the Coach,â where players tried to tag their coaches with soccer balls while the coaches dodged and ran around the field. The game quickly became a team favorite filled with laughter and energy.
Weâre so proud of our young Gators and canât wait to see them back on the field this fall!
Gators Got Game!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
Our Grade 3/4 basketball team is lighting up the gym! With basketballs bouncing, sneakers squeaking, and laughter echoing, these Gators are having a blast! From speedy dribble relays to the ever-popular Dribble Knockout, every practice is full of energy, cheers, and high-fives. One thingâs for sureâthese Gators arenât just playing basketball⌠they are magic in the making on the court! âGators on three! One, two, three, Gators!â
Fun Friday: Our Vote, Our Game!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
Fun Friday is the BEST part of the week in PE class. Why? Because we get to pick the game by voting. Thatâs rightâwe all have a say!
From freeze tag to sink the ship, pinball to bean bag toe touch, students shared their favorite game and the winning choice took over the gym. Once it started, the energy was off the charts! Laughter, cheering, and teamwork were everywhere as we all jumped in and played our hearts out.
Fun Friday isnât just about gamesâitâs about making choices, working together, and having a blast while being physically active. We canât wait to see what game weâll vote for next week!
Teamwork Takes the Field!
Posted by Sarah Pollex
The Unquowa field was buzzing with excitement as our 3rd, 4th, and 6th graders kicked off an awesome soccer showdown! The game was packed with quick moves, smart passes, and plenty of cheers from teammates on the sidelines. Both teams played their hearts out and after all that action, the match ended in a thrilling 2â2 tie! Every goal, save, and high-five showed just how much fun teamwork can be. From start to finish, the energy was nonstop-and the Gator spirit was everywhere! Way to play, Gators!
Milestones in Motion
Posted by Sarah Pollex
On your mark, get set, go! And theyâre off! Our preschoolers, mentored by the Kindergarteners, proudly ran their very first quarter mileâlook at them go! Meanwhile, our 8th graders crushed their final mile run for time, marking two milestones in our track and field unit. What a full-circle moment! Weâre so proud of you, 8th graders-youâll be missed! Go Gators!
Gators in Training â Fall Soccer Fun!Â
Posted by Sarah Pollex
Nearly halfway through the season, our Kâ2 Gators in Training are bringing great enthusiasm and bright spirits to every practiceâmastering warm-up drills like running together as a team, developing skills such as dribbling with their head up using the inside of the foot, and putting it all together in their favorite games including âHungry Hipposâ and âDribble Knockout.â Their joy and progress are clearâweâre excited to see how much more theyâll grow in the weeks ahead! Go Gators!
