Greater Western Division Basketball

Well done to our boys who competed in the Greater Western Basketball Championships in Ballarat last Friday. The boys won a game and were defeated in two. They did a fantastic job against some very good competition. A big thank you to Mr Rieniets for coaching the boys and to the parents who supported the team with umpiring etc. on the day.

Calling all sewing parents

Our sports bibs (for our junior students) need a little TLC — the elastic needs replacing, and we could use your help. If you’re handy with a needle and thread (or a sewing machine), we’d love your assistance sewing new elastic onto the bibs. Even doing a few bibs would make a big difference! Bibs and elastic can be picked up from the school office. Thank you.

Victorian Netball

This week Asha is currently playing netball in Ballarat, representing Victorian at the School Sport Australian Championships. Asha was named Vice-Captain for the Victorian State Netball 12 Year’s and Under team, but also was given the role as the flag bearer at the opening ceremony for the event. I watched the opening ceremony and could not believe how many netballers were involved! Boys and girls teams, from all age groups and from every state were involved. We wish Asha all the best for her week of netball. Go Asha!!!!

Colac Division Hot Shots Competition

The Colac Division Hot Shots competition will be held this Thursday 30th October at Colac South West Primary School. Trials for this event, for our Year 5 and 6 students were held in Term 1 and Term 3. We are entering one girl’s team and two boy’s teams.

The bus will leave Sacred Heart at 9:00am and return at 1:45pm. Selected students need to wear their sports uniform, school hat and bring along their water bottle, fruit, snacks and lunch. Students need to apply sunscreen before they come to school.

We do need parents to help with scoring the tennis on the day, so can you please indicate on PAM if you can assist. Information has sent via PAM to selected students.

(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)

State Track and Field Primary State Championships

We wish Regan S and Beau P all the best when they compete in the State Track and Field Primary Championships on Thursday 6th November at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. Regan will compete in the 12 and Under 200m Sprint and Beau will compete in 12 and Under High Jump. We wish both competitors all the best.

Colac Division T-20 Cricket Competition

The Colac Division T-20 Cricket competition will be held on Thursday 6th November at Colac Central Reserve. School. Trials for this event have been held in the Physical Education classes for our Year 5 and 6 students. We are entering one girl’s team and two boy’s teams.

The bus will leave Sacred Heart at 9:00am and return at approximately 2.45pm. Selected students need to wear their sports uniform, school hat and bring along their water bottle, fruit, snacks and lunch. Students need to apply sunscreen before they come to school.

We do need parents to help with scoring the cricket on the day, so can you please indicate on PAM if you can assist. Information will be sent via PAM to selected students.

(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)

Year 5/6 Swimming Program

Our students in Year 5 and 6 will attend swimming lessons at Bluewater from Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th, and Monday 15th December. Lessons will take place between 11:30am – 2:30pm. Swimming is part of the school curriculum, so it is important that all the students support this program.

(More information will be sent out via PAM closer to the event).

Important Dates:

Term 4:

Colac Division Hot Shots – Thursday 30th October

Colac Division Cricket – Thursday 6th November

Greater Western Hot Shots – Tuesday 11th November

GW Cricket - Wednesday 19th November

Foundation to 5 Activity Day – Friday 21st November

Year 5/6 Swimming Program - 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 15th December (Bluewater)

WEEKLY SPORTS STARS

Name: Lachie S (Yr 6SF)

1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are football, soccer, cricket and basketball.

2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is football.

3. Why is this your favourite sport? Football is my favourite sport because I love the game and it is a fun game to play with my mates.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I won the soccer Grandfinal.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my height, speed and physical body strength.

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it keeps me fit and strong, and I get to be with my friends.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Geelong footballer, Jeremy Cameron.

8. Why are they your favourite? Jeremy Cameron is my favourite player because he is a great kick for goal – very accurate and takes a very good mark.

9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Geelong Cats.

10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am very competitive when I play sport.

Name: Georgia P (Yr 5MC)

1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are tennis, basketball, netball and swimming.

2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is basketball.

3. Why is this your favourite sport? Basketball is my favourite sport because it is a team sport and I get to play with my friends.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I shot a backhand goal in basketball for the first time.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my speed; I am pretty fast. I am also strong and I can tell where the ball is going to.

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it keeps me active and I get to be with my friends.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is past Geelong player Gary Ablett Junior.

8. Why are they your favourite? Gary Ablett Junior is my favourite player because he was such a fantastic player for Geelong. He was very, very good.

9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Geelong Cats.

10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am a kind team mate and I am a strong player and fast.

Name: Hemi G (Yr 4LG)

1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball and football.

2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is basketball.

3. Why is this your favourite sport? Basketball is my favourite sport because I love the game and I like to shoot goals.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I did my first ‘swish’ in basketball and it was a three pointer.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my speed, I can run very fast around the basketball court.

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and I get to play with my mates.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is basketball player Michael Jordan.

8. Why are they your favourite? Jordan is my favourite player because he is the best basketball player in the world.

9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Los Angeles Lakers.

10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am a fast player, but I am a good sport and a kind team mate.

Thanks - Nicole Lynch

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