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Colonel Clash Rocks Intermediate School
By Physical Education teacher Kara Turpin
Intermediate School students brought their energy, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit to our 2nd Annual Colonel Clash! Designed as a fun rally point in the school year, Colonel Clash gave students an opportunity to come together, stay active, challenge themselves, and enjoy some friendly competition as we head toward Thanksgiving and December Recess.
Students were divided into cross-class teams of four colors—Orange, Blue, Red, and Green—encouraging them to connect with classmates, build new friendships, and work together toward a common goal. Throughout the event, teams rotated through four exciting activities, each designed to challenge students in different ways.
The four events included:
- Colonel Challenges: A series of Minute-to-Win-It-style games that tested students’ coordination, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Ninja Warrior Warped Wall: Students put their strength, speed, and determination to the test as they raced up an inflatable warped wall, challenging themselves to make it to the top.
- Fire Ball: Students took on the challenge of using a giant inflatable ball to knock their Big Sib off balance, bringing plenty of laughter, excitement, and friendly competition.
- Survivor: Students navigated an obstacle course before making their way to a climbing pole and ringing the cowbell at the top.
While each event brought its own unique challenges, the bigger goal was to encourage students to stay active, engaged, and connected through movement, collaboration, and fun!
As PE teachers, our favorite part of Colonel Clash was seeing the excitement, smiles, and enthusiasm from all of our students. We put a lot of thought and hard work into creating an experience that would bring our students together, get them moving, and give them something exciting to look forward to. Seeing their energy and engagement throughout the event made all that hard work worthwhile.
We think it's safe to say that Colonel Clash was a success! We loved seeing our students challenge themselves, cheer each other on, work together, and most importantly, have fun!
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Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.