Palmer Rapids Public School is thanking their community partners for making a student dream come true. The school’s Primary students now have their own Gaga Pit: a great source of exercise and fun! Above: Grade 2/3 class with teacher Ms. Hart admire their new Gaga Ball Pit. (Photo H.Peterson)
For readers who didn’t have the opportunity to use a Gaga Ball Pit when they were of school age, gaga ball is a contemporary form of what was once called dodgeball. Players slap or hit the ball, aiming to reach others at knee height or lower. Once the ball touches you, you’re out. This form of the game limits the potential for injuries as throwing the ball at head height, etc. is not allowed in Gaga Ball.
“We gratefully acknowledge donations from the Palmer Rapids Lions Club and CO Country Market in Combermere. We would also like to thank the Woodworking students at Madawaska Valley High school for building it for us,” said school principal Helen Peterson. She added, “It takes a village!”