PE News
District Cross Country:
Congratulations to the District Cross Country squad who competed on Tuesday at Quambee Reserve against 9 other schools in our area. It was true cross country weather with wet and chilly conditions (perfect for running!). We had some fantastic results and we are very proud of everyone’s efforts, support and encouragement of each other. The following students have progressed through to the next stage, which is Division on Tuesday 2nd June at Yarra Glen Racecourse. We wish them all the best! As a school, Croydon Hills finished 1st overall, winning the District Shield! Top effort everyone!
Results:
12 Boys
Charlie C – 8th
Tim E – 9th
12 Girls
Lily C – 4th
Olivia G – 11th
11 Boys
Riley Y – 2nd
George T - 9th
Will C – 10th
Kai P – 11th
11 Girls
Keira C - 2nd
Essie H – 5th
10 Boys
Tanner C – 6th
10 Girls
Sadie E – 1st
Olivia W – 12th
Team Vic – Boys Netball
We have some very exciting news for CHPS! Four of our senior boys, who have been trialling through a serious of try-outs for the School Sport Victoria (SSV) high abilities Team Vic program in Netball, have been selected to represent Victoria in the National Championships in Darwin later this year. We would like to wish Lucas N 6LD, Ben B 6KF, Jaxon R 6RT and Josh M 5JK all the very best and enjoy this wonderful opportunity and experience!
Senior Gala Day – Winter Sports
Senior students have been training for their winter gala day sports in preparation for our first gala day in week 7. Mr Butcher is organising the teams for the following sports Netball, Soccer, AFL 9’s, Touch Rugby, Lawn Bowls and Softball. If there are any parents that may be available to assist with a team on the following days, please email jarrod.butcher@education.vic.gov.au
Winter Gala Day #1 – Thursday 4th June
Winter Gala Day #2 – Friday 19th June
Walk Safely to School Day:
When: TOMORROW Friday 22nd May
Now in its 27th year the national initiative championed by the Pedestrian Council of Australia encourages children and families to build regular walking into their daily routine - not just on one day but every day. The campaign highlights the health road safety transport and environmental benefits of active travel to and from school.
Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day and walking before and after school is one of the simplest ways to help meet that target. Regular movement supports healthy growth strong bones and muscles improved cardiovascular fitness and overall wellbeing.
Research also shows that active children demonstrate stronger concentration and cognitive performance helping them arrive at school focused and ready to learn.
Walk Safely to School Day also responds to a significant national health challenge with around one in four Australian children affected by overweight or obesity. Encouraging simple daily habits like walking to school can help build lifelong healthy behaviours while reducing traffic congestion and improving safety around school gates.
Safety remains central to the campaign with parents and carers reminded that children under 10 must always hold the hand of an adult when crossing the road.
Safety Reminder
Students with long hair (below shoulders) must wear it tied up for PE and sport as part of our school policy and safety. Please assist us in ensuring your child comes to school with their hair tied up each day.
Laura Yorke & Jarrod Butcher 🙂