Physical Education 

Our Prep students have been continuing to learn about the expectations and rules associated with Physical Education, they have begun learning about the various types of Fundamental Motor Skills such as running and dodging and developing their techniques. Over the last two weeks the P.E team have begun introducing various tag games learning new tagging games such as ‘Scarecrow Tiggy’ and ‘Sharky Sharky’. 

In grades One and Two our students have been working hard on their catching skills. Our students have been using a variety of balls such as tennis balls, gator skin balls, as well as small and large spikey balls to improve their catching skills and techniques. Students have been performing a variety of catching drills such as catching to self, catching with a partner, bouncing, and a minor game of “Chase the catcher”.  

Over the last two weeks in grades Three to Six our students have been learning about various track and field events such as shot put, discus and high jump preparation of the 3/4 Athletics day on the 15th of March, and the 5/6 Athletics day in term 2. All students have been working very hard to improve their skills.

Swimming Carnival

A reflection from Nieke De Wet (6C)

On the 4th of March, last week Friday, the swimming team competed against 7 other schools at the Werribee Outdoor Pool. 

As swimming Captains, Riley, Max, and I supported our team with pride, I would like to congratulate the swimming team that cheered everyone on and encouraged our team to do their best. I also competed in the swimming with the rest of the team members, I swam freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, the girls relay, the freestyle relay, the mixed relay and the Championship race. Without Miss Evans, Mr Symmons and Mr R we couldn’t have done any better. I would like to congratulate Riley for breaking the record at the Werribee pool for the fastest back stroke in the boys 50 metres. Riley we are all proud and so happy for you and we know you have a bright future. I would like to say thank Miss Evans for helping me, supporting me, staying by my side, and always encouraging me to do my best over the three years I have been here. Miss Evans you are an amazing and strong person and Saltwater is glad to have you as a P.E teacher and a swimming teacher.

Congratulations to all the children who participated in the Point Cook District Swimming Carnival which was held at the Werribee outdoor pool last Friday 4 March. All the children participated with enthusiasm, they displayed excellent sportsmanship, resilience and worked well as a team. 

All the best to the following students that have made it through to the Hobsons Bay Divisional Swimming Carnival.

Nieke De Wet (Butterfly and Medley Relay)

Riley Huntly (Freestyle, Backstroke, Relay and Medley Relay)

Heston Clark (Backstroke and Relay)

Cyla Tuiatu (Backstroke, Butterfly and Medley Relay)

Lincoln Norgate (Butterfly, Relay and Medley Relay)

Harrison Penny (Freestyle)

Dima Kurian (Relay)

Marcus Ng (Breaststroke)

Dylan Martin (Relay)

Beach Program

Reflection By Hannah Adametz

During the beach program I learnt about the symbols of the warning signs on the beach, and how to use a boogie board and a nipper board. I learnt how to do CPR and the meaning of DRSABCD. Also, we learnt how to use an EpiPen, and how to wrap an injured foot/ankle. We participated in life saving activities with rescue tubes, ropes, and everyday items.

I am proud of what I did at the beach because I was able to successfully achieve swimming across the pool without stopping to touch the ground. My group also had to tred water for 5 minutes, it was fun. I enjoyed learning about water safety, so I can teach my brother what I learnt next time I go the beach. 

I believe I was a risk-taker at the beach because we had to use a nipper board in water that was deeper than what I would usually not bodyboard in. when I was swimming it was hard because I have never swam that far before.

The beach program was super fun.

Reflection By Layla Fakhouri

What I enjoyed at the beach program is playing lots of water games. I learnt how to do CPR and bandage people when they are hurt at the beach program. Yesterday was our last day at the beach and we played lots game on the beach. And I also learnt how to save someone if they are drowning or they are in a big wave or rip. Yesterday was our last day of the beach I had so much fun the beach water was very nice and warm but the pool water was cold.

Reflection By Suhana Arora

The beach program was an influential experience for all the eager students. Combined with fun, tutelage and hands on experience, the beach program taught many lifesaving lessons, including water safety and what to do when someone else is in danger, building our communicative and risk taking skills. The staff and the teachers were impeccably supportive in times of stress, and if you had certain difficulties. Overall, the beach program not only taught, but gave lifelong lessons.

State Tennis tryouts:

Congratulations to Aarush Kumar 5F for advancing onto the next stage of the State tennis tryouts. Aarush won 4 out of 5 of his singles matches.

Wishing you all of the best for Monday 26 April.

Year Six Sport

With our Summer School Sports Gala day less than a month away, our students have begun training for their chosen sport. We have seen our students put in a lot of effort these last few weeks getting ready for the big day. We wish all our grade 6 students competing the very best in their upcoming preparations.

Cross Country

Optional Cross Country Training Program 2022

If you are following the training program you will be starting week 3. Also if you enjoyed the previous sessions you are more than welcome to repeat them.

Week 1 Session 1:

Run/jog for 5 minutes without stopping. Focus on breathing through your nose and out through your mouth.

Week 1 Session 2:

Run/jog for 6 minutes without stopping. Focus on running a consistent speed the entire way.

Week 1 Session 3

Run/jog for 7 minutes without stopping. Focus on correct arm technique.

Week 2 Session 1:

Run 3 laps of the oval, sprint from goal post to goal post, then very slow jog from goal post to goal post. Focus on breathing and pumping your arms.

Week 2 Session 2:

Run for 8 minutes. Run fast for 1 minute, then jog for 1 minute. Continue this for the 8 minutes. Push yourself, stay focused and focus on good leg lift.

Week 2 Session 3:

Complete a continuous session for 10 minutes of:

10 Star Jumps

10 Burpees

10 Mountain climbers

10 squat jumps

10 walking lunges

10 side lunges

10 calf raises

Repeat exercises until 10 minutes is up

Week 3 Session 1:

Sprint 10 x 100M with a walk back in-between for recovery. Focus on pumping your arms, and keep eyes focused straight ahead. (If that was easy repeat the 10 x 100M sprint)

Week 3 Session 2:

Run continuously for 10 minutes. Focus on keeping your head still and run at an even pace.

Week 3 Session 3:

Core workout. Do all exercises for 45 seconds and have 15 seconds rest. Repeat these 3 times.

1. Plank
2. Russian twist
3. Crunch
4. Ankle tap
5. Walking plank

(If you do not know these exercises, please use your research skills to find out the correct technique)

Week 4 Session 1:

Run 5 laps of the oval. Focus on a strong start and a strong finish.

Week 4 Session 2:

Run for 15 minutes continuous at a consistent and steady pace. Focus on engaging your core and strong legs.

Week 4 Session 3:

See how long you can run for without stopping. Do not run any longer than 30 minutes. Focus on how your body is feeling throughout the run.

• Always stretch for 5-10 minutes before and after your training to make sure you warm up your muscles before you run and cool down your muscles after you run.
• If training at home find a training partner (adult supervision) to run with and to keep you company. If training at school, you may like to train with a friend.
• This is an optional training program for anyone who wants to improve their fitness level for the Saltwater cross country. The Year 3 /4 cross country is 4 April and the Year 5/6/7 cross country is 5 April.
• The most important thing is to enjoy your training as well as improving your fitness level.

We have some more exciting sporting events/activities this semester for our students to look forward to: 

 Athletics 

Year Five and Six 10th May (back up 12th May) 

Cross Country

Year Three/ Four 4th April

Year five / Six 5th April

District Summer Sports (Year Six)

30th March

District Cross Country 

28th April

From the PE Team