Term 2 Sports Shorts overview!

What an outstanding Term 2 for BPS in Physical Education and Sport! Thank you to all our staff, students and community for your support and achievements in this important specialist area of our school!

Term overview for Physical Education

In our 50 minute weekly physical education sessions this term our F-2 students have been working on target games throwing, catching and teamwork skills in our "Throw it. Catch it." unit. For the last four weeks our F-2 students have been practising their basketball skills, inluding teamwork, fair play and the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing and shooting. Our grade 3 - 6 students have been working hard to practise, develop and refine their techniques in a range of athletics events for our upcoming term 3 BPS House Athletics in our "Track and Field" unit.

BPS District Summer Sport 2026

Our Grade 5 and 6 staff, students and volunteers represented us in the district summer sport round robin in AFL 9's, T-ball, Netball and Soccer. all our teams played terrifically and represented BPS with excellent teamwork and fairness.

Congrats to all our staff, students and volunteers on your oustanding efforts representing BPS.

Outstanding results

AFL 9's A grade mixed - Runners Up

Netball females B - Premiers

Netball females C - Runners U

T-ball B and C - Premiers

BPS District, Division, Region and State Cross Country Champs!

Our students proudly represented our school across District, Division and Regional Cross Country Championships, demonstrating determination, resilience and incredible support for each other.

At our District cross country event, our 60 BPS runners delivered a fantastic team performance, bringing home six individual medals and showcasing the depth of talent across our school. Our staff and students' commitment and encouragement of one another made for a memorable day of competition. To top off an incredible event, BPS was proudly awarded both the Most Improved Shield and the Proportional Shield – a testament to the effort, sportsmanship and teamwork displayed by every student.

Congratulations to all of our runners who trained hard, challenged themselves and represented BPS with pride. We are so proud of your achievements and the way you embodied our school values every step of the way!

BPS District Cross Country Team 2026

Staff and volunteers - Miss Tainsh, Mr Burke, Miss Callery, Belinda Dealy, Jenny Tran and John Sharples (thank you so much!)

8, 9, 10 year females – 2km

Phoebe
Lizzie
Grace
Hayley
Chloe
Poppy
Frankie
Eliza
Eliza
Serra

8, 9, 10 year males – 2km

Charlie
Nate
Louis
Thomas
James
Leo
Lenny
Calvin
Nicholas
Bledi

11 year females – 3km

Alexa
Zoe
Jessica
Ruby
Violet
Lucinda
Asher
Aarna
Divleen
Olivia

11 year males – 3km

Mo
Ryder
Owen
James
Max
Yazdan
Jason
Nicholas
Aston
Finn

12/13 females – 3km

Charlie
Arielle
Valerie
Chelsea
Melanie
Lauren
Layla
Rose
Audrey
Madison

12/13 males – 3km

Max
Max
Harry
Connor
Christian
Frank
Lachlan
Santino
Henry
Jude

BPS District Medallists and top 10 runners!

Gold medal

Max - 12/13 males - 3km

Silver medals

Max - 12/13 males - 3km

Zoe - 11 females - 3km

Bronze medals

Charlie - 12/13 females - 3km

Alexa - 11 females - 3km

Charlie - 10 and under males - 2km

Top ten BPS runners - 13 qualifying for Division!

This is BPS' best performance in 22 years!!!

10 and under - 2km

Phoebe - 4th

Lizzie - 6th

Charlie - 3rd

Nate - 8th

11 years - 3km

Zoe - 2nd

Alexa - 3rd

Jessica - 10th

12/13 years - 3km

Charlie - 3rd

Arielle - 9th

Valerie - 10th

Max - 1st

Max - 2nd

Harry - 10th

BPS Whitehorse Division Cross Country Team!

It was history in the making with 13 BPS runners qualifying to race at the Division Cross Country event. All our runners ran superbly at Ruffey Lake on a cold, wet wintry day. Thank you to all our amazing athletes and families for your support and running efforts on this tough and hilly course!! Outstanding results for all of our 13 BPS runners!

Division Results

2km 10 and under males

Charlie – 4th

Nate – 14th

2km 10 and under females

Phoebe – 7th

Lizzie – 18th

3km 11 year females

Alexa – 11th

Zoe – 15th

Jessica – 18th

3km 12/13 males

Max – 2nd

Max - 3rd

Harry – 19th

3km 12/13 females

Charlie – 2nd

Valerie – 23rd

Arielle – 28th

BPS Eastern Region Cross Country Team!

On what's normally a horse racing track, our five BPS runners did an outstanding effort to compete and race at our Eastern Region cross country championships. With a huge field of 80 plus runners in each age and gender race, our runners performed so well and we are so proud of each one of them, many with new PB's or racing the course for the first time.

2km 10 and under females

Phoebe – 73rd

2km 10 and under males

Charlie – 24th

3km 12/13 females

Charlie – 5th

3km 12/13 males

Max S – 15th

Max B – 17th

Charlie's Victorian State Cross Country Championship selection 2026!

A huge congratulations to Charlie and her family for Charlie's outsanding run in the 12/13 femal 3km race. Charlie placed an incredible 5th in a tough field and has qualified for the Victorian State Cross Country Championships on Thursday 16th July at Yarra Glen! Charlie has made BPS history with her result, becoming the first ever BPS female cross country athlete to qualify for the Victorian State Championships!

Our Charlie's a BPS history maker!

Congratulations to our Grade 6 student, Blue Gum Co-House Captain and athlete Charlie, who has become BPS' first ever female Victorian State Cross Country representative. This is an incredible achievement for both Charlie and Mum, Jen, Dad, Warick and younger brother, Thomas, that will forever be part of our school's sporting history.

Charlie has shown what can be achieved through determination, hard work and a positive attitude. Whether she is training, competing or cheering on her teammates, she always gives her best and inspires those around her to do the same.

As our Blue Gum Co-House Captain, Charlie leads by example every day at school. Charlie's not just an exceptional athlete but also a kind and supportive friend who is always willing to encourage others and celebrate their successes. Her great sense of humour brings smiles to those around her, making her a valued leader and teammate at BPS.

Charlie's journey to the State Championships is a testament to her commitment, resilience and love of running. She has proudly represented BPS at every level, from house, district, division region and now state and our entire school community is incredibly proud of everything she has achieved.

Congratulations, Charlie! You have inspired our whole community to dream big, work hard and believe in themselves. We wish you and your family all the very best as you represent BPS at the Victorian State Cross Country Championships on Thursday 16th July at Yarra Glen! We are so proud of you and the amazing person and athlete that you are!

Spotlight on Charlie; a Q&A with our state cross country representative!

With this history-making achievement I wanted to share a bit more about the person behind "Charlie the runner and athlete" so enjoy Charlie's responses to the following questions.

Q. When did you first start enjoying running Charlie?

Charlie - When I joined the running club at BPS in year 2 and cross country in year 3.

Q. What has been something that you've enjoyed or improved in over your journey this year from house cross country to district, division, regionals and now state?

Charlie - I feel I have improved on keeping a steady pace during my long runs. I have enjoyed knowing that my regional time this year was 2mins and 28secs faster than my regional race last year.

Q. What do you normally eat for breakfast before your cross country races?

Charlie - Peanut butter toast. I have some fruit and crackers for morning tea if I have a race later in the day

Q. What do you love about sport in general?

Charlie - I love being fit (trying harder and improving), making new friends, being a part of a team and certainly having fun

Q. What is something that you have enjoyed so far about being a BPS House Captain this year?

Charlie - I love when people can see me as a leader and helping organising things. I want people to look up to me. I love seeing Blue Gum being successful.

Q. If you could represent Australia at the Olympics for any sport or event, what would it be and why?

Charlie - The 800m because it is a fast event so you can get it done and over with but I would also like high jump because while you wait you can talk to the other contestants and of course to jump high.

Q. Do you have a favourite quote or saying that inspires you?

Charlie - Never give up! Have Fun! You’ve got this!

Thank you Charlie for sharing some insights about who you are as a person, BPS leader and athlete. On behalf of our BPS staff, students and community, we want to wish you all the best for your state championships run and experience. Collectively, we are as SO proud of you!

New BPS House name announcement

This term marked an exciting milestone for BPS as we officially unveiled our brand new House names: Waratah (red), Blue Gum (blue), Wattle (yellow) and Eucalypt (green).

The new names are the result of a lengthy student voice and choice process, with students playing a central role in exploring ideas, narrowing down categories and ultimately voting alongside staff and our wider school community. The chosen names celebrate the unique beauty and resilience of our local indigenous native flora while reflecting our school's spirit of teamwork, belonging and unity.

We can't wait to see our students wearing their House colours with pride and building new traditions as they compete, collaborate and cheer each other on throughout the year. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this exciting journey and helped shape the next chapter of BPS House spirit!

Thank you to the support of the following staff who have been an integral part of this process with me: Yi Zhang, Molly Lawlor, Danae Sage, Marianne Fusillo, Simone Wood, Scott Minetti.

BPS Netball Teams shout out!

Congratulations to all our BPS Netball Teams who have trained and represented BPS over this term in their respective Monday and Saturday competitions. Thank you to all our volunteer coaches, players and families for your support and encouragement of our players and their development.

Congratulations to the BPS Yetis, BPS Centaurs and BPS Cyclops who played their semi-finals on Saturday 20th June. Congratulations to our BPS Cyclops Team who won their semi-final in a thrilling fourth quarter. Our Cyclops team produced a remarkable final-quarter comeback, rallying brilliantly to score eight goals in the last quarter to secure a thrilling victory and earn their place in the Grand Final on Saturday 27 June.

We wish all our players, coaches and families all the best for their grand final.

Well done to all our teams and coaches for your excellent season representing BPS.

Important BPS sporting dates Term 3 and 4

Term 3 - Monday 13th July to Friday 18th September

Victorian State Cross Country Championships - Thursday 16th July - Yarra Glen Race-course

BPS House Aths Grade 3 - 6 – Pre-event briefing for staff and volunteers – Tuesday 21st July - 3.55pm - 4.45pm.

BPS House Athletics (grade 3- 6) - Thursday 30th July (week 3) – Bill Sewart (all day event)

District Athletics – Tuesday 25th August 2026 – Bill Sewart

District Athletics Back-up Day – Thursday August 27th

District Summer Sport Grade 5/6 round robin – Friday 4th September

Sofcrosse

Hooptime Basketball

Volleystars

Kanga cricket

Hot shots Tennis

Term 4 - Monday 5th October – Friday 18th December

Whitehorse Division Track and Field Athletic Championships (Doncaster) – Tuesday 13th October 2026 (Doncaster Athletics Track – 9am – 3pm (no spikes unless using spikes for track event and no spikes for field events) – week 2

BPS Dodgeball House Cup – lunchtime dates

**Tuesday 20th October, Tuesday 27th October, Tuesday 3rd November, Tuesday 10th November, Tuesday 17th November, Tuesday 24th November

Tuesday 1st December – Grand Final

Eastern Regional Track and Field Championships – Thursday 22nd October – Doncaster Athletics Track

BPS F-2 KABOOM House Movement Celebration – Tuesday 27th October 2026 – week 4

Melbourne Cup – Tuesday 3rd November

Victorian State Track and Field Championships – Thursday 5th November – Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park

Signing off for term 2...

Wishing all our BPS staff, students and community a restful and healthy term 2 holidays.

We look forward to seeing you next term and continuing to enjoy physical activity and the movement in both PE and Sport at BPS.

Soar High BP

High fives, Mrs P:)