Sport News

Hello everyone,

I trust you've all had a fantastic start to the term. The weather has been unpredictable for sports this week, but our students have shown resilience, embodying the three core values of our sports lessons: Kindness, Positivity, and Giving It A Go. In each session, we emphasize these values, and I'll continue to reinforce them to the fantastic students at St Brendan’s throughout the year. I am thrilled about the prospect of an excellent year in sports.

Below, you'll find some updates on sports for the term.

Best regards,

Tess

Physical Education Term 1 Outline

Swimming Trials

Thank you so much for the attendance at the Swimming Trials last Wednesday night. It was amazing to see the competitive spirit at the Pines Recreation Centre and we wish all the swimmers that advanced into the next round all the best on Wednesday 22nd February at 7:00 am.  Mrs Carr will be there to cheer you on and we can’t wait to see how you go! YAY!

St Brendan’s Athletics Day Year 3 - 6 

This year we will be running a St. Brendan’s Athletics Day on Thursday 7th March between 9:00am and 12:50pm. This will be a house event and will allow all of our students to participate in track and field events. It will also allow me the opportunity to select an Athletics Team to represent St Brendan's at the Bayside District Athletics Carnival on Friday 22nd March. Students will be practising all Athletics events during Physical Education lessons. 

If you are available and would like to help run an event I would love the support and have lots and lots of jobs. Please give me a call, email or come and have a chat (Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s or Thursday’s) and I can write your name down. Thanks so much! 

Please note that students from F-2 will have their own Athletics Day later on in the year with the Parish Schools - St Mary's Hastings and St Joseph's Crib Point.

Sports Events Coming Up

State Team Trials - AFL, Netball, Soccer, Cricket and Basketball

If your child participates in any of the sports mentioned above at a squad or representative level, they qualify to audition for the State Teams. If you think your child is at a competitive level, please consult with Ms. Haddock before proceeding with registration. The registration form should be completed by parents but requires approval from the Physical Education teacher before online registration. Refer to the details provided below for further information.

School Sport Victoria Team Online Registration Process.

12 Years and Under

The School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic representative program provides a development platform for Victoria’s emerging student athletes to participate in the annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships. SSV coordinates the selection process for Team Vic teams in partnership with relevant state sporting organisations.

Please read the Team Vic Information Sheet on the sport page before registering. This document contains important information on the SSV Team Vic Program, in relation to eligibility, registration, multiclass, selection, participation costs, and financial assistance.

Team Vic Sport and Registration Key Dates 

Please read the Team Vic Principal Endorsement process for the following teams in 2024:

• Australian Football 12 Years and Under Boys
• Basketball 12 Years and Under Girls
• Basketball 12 Years and Under Boys
• Cricket 12 Years and Under Boys
• Football (Soccer) 12 Years and Under Boys
• Netball 12 Years and Under Girl