Sports News
Sports Dates for Term 4:
Week 5:
- Fri 6th Nov - Yr 3/4 Lawn Bowls
Week 6:
- Fri 13th Nov - Prep Water Safety Incursion
Week 7:
- Tues 17th Nov - Swim Squad (7.45-8.15am) - Now Confirmed
- Fri 20th Nov - Swim Squad (7.45-8.15am)- Now Confirmed
Week 8:
- Mon 23rd Nov to Fri 27th Nov (5 sessions) - Prep to Yr 4 Swimming Program
- Tues 24th Nov - Swim Squad (7.45-8.15am) - Now Confirmed
- Fri 27th Nov - 5/6 Bike Skills Day
Week 9:
- Tues 1st Dec - Swim Squad (7.45-8.15am) - Now Confirmed
- Fri 4th Dec - Swim Squad (7.45-8.15am)- Now Confirmed
Week 10:
- tbc Tues 8th Dec - 3/4 Beach & Boat Day
- tbc Wed 9th Dec - 5/6 Beach & Boat Day
SSV National Competition - Team Vic Touch Rugby Player - Isabella Willcock
Last week, Year 6 student Isabella Willcock represented Victoria in the SSV 12 & Under Girls Touch Rugby Team at the National Championships in Newcastle. Her journey to Nationals was the result of incredible dedication, successfully progressing through Division, Region and State tryouts.
After earning her spot, Isabella trained extensively with the Team Vic coaches, taking on feedback and demonstrating outstanding leadership—so much so that she was named Vice Captain just before heading to Nationals!
Supporters from the classroom and back home followed the action via livestream as Team Vic secured great wins against South Australia and Northern Territory in the pool rounds. Facing tough, hot conditions in the consolation finals, the team fought hard to finish 6th overall.
Isabella’s mum, Leah, highlighted her key role on the field:
"They played Isabella in the middle, where her guidance was crucial for running set plays. Her partnership with the captain was phenomenal, and the team’s connection was amazing. We’re a little sad it’s all over!"
Reflecting on the tournament, Isabella shared:
"This was an experience of a lifetime. Leading the team as Vice Captain made me extremely proud. I loved setting up tries and helping our team stay connected. I hope I can make another team again soon!"
(Pictured below: Isabella in the blue Vic uniform taking on Western Australia).
(Isabella is pictured here for Team Vic (blue) against QLD)
State Athletics Champs - Hamish & Bryce
Wow! What an experience for our 10 year old super star, Hamish Murphy, taking on the best of the state in his middle distance 800m event. We have witnessed Hamish's success this year as a specialist in the longer distances for the Cross Country 2km, but in this year's school athletics, Hamish represented St Joseph's in the 1500m and 800m at Districts, before progressing through all levels until his eventual qualification for the State Athletics in the 800m, finishing 5th in the State!
Let's track Hamish's progress from Philip Districts to Victorian State Athletics Championships this year:
School Athletics (7th Aug ) : 1st in 1500m and 1st in 800m (2.50 min)
Phillip District Athletics (9th Sept): 1st in 800m and 1st in 1500m
Southern Peninsula Division Athletics (7th Oct): 1st in 800m (2.35 min) and 1st in 1500m (15.12 min by 4 sec)
South Metropolitan Region Athletics (21st Oct): 2nd in 800m (2.31 min) and 3rd in 1500m (5.05 min)
Victorian State Athletics (MSAC) (29th Oct): 5th in 800m(in 2.29min and a Personal best Time!)
9 yr old Bryce Willcock also qualified for State Athletics, finishing 2nd in Long Jump at Regions, jumping 1.65m in this Multi-Class event. Unfortunately, he was unable to attend as it clashed with sister, Isabella's SSV National Touch Rugby Competitions. All the same, a huge congratulations to Bryce on his achievements. Nevertheless, we are so proud of his steely determination and his will to compete so strongly.
What a huge achievement for both Yr 3/ 4 boys!
St Joey's continues to support students in chasing their dreams and providing multiple opportunities in a variety of sports! Congratulatios, Hamish and Bryce!
SPRING TWILIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT COMPETITION VIDEOS
We are so proud of the support and respect these boys and girls show to each other as they play this fun competition together!
Enjoy this video of our Yr 5/6 Mixed Twilight Netball Team:
We have two St Joseph's School teams teams currently playing in this fun 6-week afterschool Spring Twilight Comp in mixed teams. This is parent-run activity for 9 and under and 13 and under and thank the parents, Nat, Paulina, Leah and Lynne who have volunteered to run these teams. The 9 &U Team started two Fridays ago and the 13 & Unders started the week later, both with standout wins in the past week where our Seniors won 53-1 and our Juniors won 23-1!
I was delighted to see them play both their first games together. Many have never played netball before but have played footy or basketball and enjoyed finding instant success in this new sport in this fun setting. They're looking forward to meeting much tougher competition in this Friday's games.
Enjoy this video of our Yr 2/3 Mixed Twilight Netball Team:
It’s a fun way to finish the week with our school friends and classmates and with the weather warming, the parents have enjoyed their time courtside too.
Kind regards,
Jenny Todd
Physical Education Specialist & Sports Coordinator