SPORT
St James Athletics Carnival
What a day we had yesterday for the 2019 St James Athletics Carnival. A fabulous day was held by all in our community. Thank-you to the staff, students, volunteers and parents who ensured a great day was had by all.
The St James Athletics Team for 2019 to compete in August in the Holt District Carnival will be chosen from the results of yesterday's carnival. Students aged 9-13 years who competed and placed in their events may be eligible to compete in two events plus a relay. More news on that will follow towards the end of this term.
Holt District Soccer Competition
On Friday 3rd May 32 students from year 5 and 6 will be representing St James at the Holt District Soccer Competition. Trials were held during Physical Education classes in Term 1 with our fantastic volunteer/coach/parent Andi S.
All students involved must wear their full sport uniform to school. Students must also bring the following;
Long navy socks,
football boots(if you have them or change of shoes in case of wet weather),
shin guards
Plenty of warm clothes,
Packed lunch and snacks as well as a water bottle.
Students must arrive at school by 8.50am ready for a 9am departure.
This is always an exciting day on the school calendar. Congratulations to those who made the team and good luck. It is going to be a terrific day.
Sporting Schools AFL Sports Program
Sporting Schools is an Australian government initiative that gives schools the opportunity to apply for funding to run sports programs in their school. This term I secured funding for the Foundation to Year 4 students to be involved in an AFL specialist program. During sport classes on Friday students will be taught the skills of AFL from a specialised AFL coach. Hopefully they enjoy the experience and learn some great skills.
Friday Sport
Friday Sport for Year 5 and 6 students will begin on Friday 10th May. Last term students were asked to choose between football and netball to represent St James against other Holt District schools in a friendly informal environment where students can get to know other students from other schools. A CareMonkey will be sent with all information to parents this week with all of the details. Please find below the draw which will also be shared via CareMonkey. Students will be bussed to and from venues when required. Friday sport will begin at approximately 12.30pm and will conclude at approximately 2.30pm.
Holt District Cross Country
The Holt District Cross Country will be held on Friday 17th May. All students in year 3-6 will be competing. Students will be bussed to and from the venue at 11.30am.
Venue : Bald Hill Park, Clayton (78 J4)
Arrival time: 12:00 noon
Start Time: 12:30pm
Finish Time: 2.30pm
Bus Pick-up Time: 2.45pm
Georgia McNamara
Sport Co-ordinator
New staff Sports Uniform
Recently our Well-being, Sports and Classroom Teacher extraordinaire, Mrs Mac organised for our staff to have the opportunity to purchase some new St James sportswear.
From shorts and tracksuit pants to sleeveless vests, coats, jackets and baseball caps, some of our staff now have no excuse to look amazing!
We hope you noticed these snazzy uniforms at yesterday’s Athletics Carnival and agree that they’re ‘top drawer!’
Thanks for organising, Mrs Mac... a year in the making!
Next plan - staff onesies!
James McMahon
Mrs Mac excitedly takes a selfy of herself adorning some of our new staff sports attire. This is one excited lady!