As the curtain fell on the Winter Olympic Games, students at Miller Avenue School found their own way to carry the Olympic spirit forward, right in their physical education classes.
In the weeks leading up to the Games’ conclusion, students immersed themselves in the excitement and traditions of the international event.
Physical education teachers introduced the history and significance of the Winter Olympics, showing video clips that highlighted the wide range of sports featured on the العالمي stage, from figure skating and skiing to snowboarding and ice hockey.
The lessons went beyond rules and highlights, focusing on the values that define the Olympic movement: perseverance, teamwork and striving for personal bests.
The Olympic theme came to life during the school’s ice hockey unit. After learning fundamental skills such as stickhandling, passing and shooting, students put their training into action in a spirited matchup dubbed “Team USA vs. Kids Choice.”
The friendly competition mirrored the intensity and camaraderie seen in Olympic arenas, with classmates cheering one another on and celebrating both effort and improvement.
To deepen the connection, students also watched clips from the U.S. men’s and women’s Olympic ice hockey teams.
Teachers encouraged students to follow the Games at home with their families, sparking conversations about sportsmanship, national pride and the dedication required to compete at the highest level.
By blending athletics with lessons about global unity and determination, Miller Avenue School transformed its gymnasium into a small-scale Olympic venue.
Though thousands of miles from the official host city, students experienced firsthand the joy of competition and the enduring spirit that makes the Winter Games a worldwide celebration.