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Physical Education

Mrs Burt and Mrs Peluso

After a very enjoyable Long Service Leave holiday, I have returned to another busy term. My apology for this being the first Physical Education Newsletter report.

 

DISTRICT AND DIVISIONAL SWIMMING

On Thursday 29th February, 18 students from Years 4 – 6, had a very early start to the day and participated in the Murdoch District Swimming Trials at the Pines Pool. For some of these students it was their first time competing in a 50 metre outdoor pool. All students were great ambassadors for our school, giving 100% effort and demonstrating excellent sportsmanship at all times.

 

District Results

10 Years Girls

  • MJ – 7th Freestyle, 1st Breaststroke
  • Grace – 2nd Backstroke
  • Mackenzie – 3rd Freestyle

10 Years Boys

  • Mason – 3rd Backstroke, 5th Freestyle
  • Ethan – 4th Freestyle, 6th Backstroke

11 Years Girls

  • Georgia – 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Backstroke
  • Sailor – 4th Freestyle
  • Tilly – 4th Breaststroke
  • Freestyle relay – (Georgia, Sailor, MJ, Skye) – 3rd 

11 Years Boys

  • Jai – 3rd Freestyle, 1st Backstroke
  • Freestyle relay – (Jai, Mason, Ethan, Emerson) – 2nd 

12/13 Years Girls

  • April – 6th Freestyle, 2nd Breaststroke
  • Cailin – 1st Backstroke, 3rd Freestyle
  • Freestyle relay – (Ruby, April, Cailin, Ryder) – 2nd 

12/13 Years Boys

  • Will – 2nd Freestyle, 2nd Backstroke
  • Jacob – 1st Breaststroke, 4th Freestyle
  • Bodhi – 5th Backstroke
  • Freestyle relay – (Will, Bodhi, Blake, Jacob) – 2nd 

Girls Open Medley Relay – (Georgia, Sailor, MJ, Ruby) – 4th

Boys/Mixed Open Medley Relay – (Bodhi, Cailin, April, Will) – 1st 

 

Students and teams that placed 1st or 2nd (highlighted in bold) then competed at the Divisional competition on Tuesday 12th March.

 

Divisional Results

MJ - 1st 10 Years Breaststroke

Cailin - 2nd 12/13 Years Backstroke

April - 3rd 12/13 Years Breaststroke

Will - 5th 12/13 Years Backstroke and Freestyle

Jacob - 5th 12/13 Years Breaststroke

11 Years Mixed Relay 2nd - (Georgia, Mason, Ethan, Emerson)

12/13 Years Girls Relay 3rd - (April, Cailin, Ruby, Ryder)

12/13 Years Boys Relay 3rd - (Will, Bodhi, Blake, Jacob)

Open Mixed Medley 2nd - (Will, Bodhi, Cailin, April)

(Grace and Jai were absent due to family holidays and thus did not compete.)

Winning the 10 Years Breaststroke, MJ will now be competing at the Regional competition on Wednesday; we wish her all the best.

 

Thank you to all the parents who assisted with transporting their child and supporting all our students.

 

HOUSE ATHLETICS - BALLAM PARK

The House Athletics Carnival will be held this Wednesday.

Just a few pointers and suggestions to assist parents with student preparation:

  • Students are encouraged to dress in their House Colours; school uniform if students don’t have suitable clothing in their House Colours. House Bibs will be provided for those students.
  • Students can spray their hair with house coloured hair spray, but this must be done at home.
  • Footwear – runners
  • Slip, slop slap – students to wear school hat (unless they have a broad-rimmed hat in house colours) and sunscreen.
  • Small back pack – containing their snack, lunch and a drink bottle.  Water is most suitable.
  • Asthmatics – if your child is an asthmatic, make sure they carry their ‘puffer’

Parent Helpers are a valuable asset to the smooth running of activities. Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to help; it is much appreciated. Information will be sent home with your child.

 

JUNIOR SCHOOL TWILIGHT SPORTS AND YEAR 6 WATER SAFETY

Unfortunately, the unpredictable and ever changing Melbourne weather has not been kind and therefore these events were cancelled. We are currently working out a suitable date for the Twilight Sports. 

 

Year 6 Water Safety was severely affected by the poor water conditions. If possible, we will run a beach Carnival day in Term 4 and hopefully another water based activity.

 

Thank you for your support and understanding with the cancellation of these events.