Physical Education

HOUSE ATHLETICS

On the last Wednesday of last term, 350 students from Years 3 to 6 participated in the House Athletics. 

All students got into the spirit of the day dressing in their House colours, supporting and encouraging each other and trying their personal best in each of the events – long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, 100m, 400m and hurdles.

Thank you to the wonderful parents who assisted with the scoring and running of the events.

Congratulations also to the Year 9 EMC helpers who won the staff, parent and House Captains relay. The parents finished 2nd, Blue House Captains 3rd, Red 4th, Green 5th, Yellow 6th and despite a fast finish from Mr Barren, the teachers 7th.

In a very close House competition:

1st - Lloyd on 21 points

Equal 2nd - Lindsay and Murdoch on 20 points

3rd - McClelland on 19 points

YEAR 6 INTERSCHOOL SUMMER SPORT

In Year 6, students have the opportunity to play sport against other schools. In Term 1, students participated in one of the following sports – rounders, softball, newcombe, and cricket. Friday mornings were spent practising the skills of the game, developing game strategies and learning the rules of the game. 

Last week, the students then participated in the Lightning Premiership against the schools in the District – Baxter, Langwarrin, Pearcedale, Somerville, Somerville Rise and Woodlands. All students thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Results:

• Mixed Softball – 3rd
• Kanga A – 3rd in their pool
• Mixed Rounders – 2nd
• Girls Rounders – District Champions
• Newcombe A – 4th in their pool
• Newcombe B – 3rd in their pool

Many thanks to Layne Q (Blake) who coached the Mixed Softball team on the day.

HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY

It was fantastic to see so many enthusiastic and eager students with House Coloured shirts/tops, ready to tackle the Cross Country Course.  Parents, teachers and students cheered on all competitors as they ran the course. Some students finished the race with smiles on their faces, whilst others showed exhaustion or relief.  The most rewarding thing was to see so many students participating and giving it their best to complete the course. Not everyone can be in the top 10, but everyone is a winner when they give 100%. 

Thank you to the following parents/helpers who provided valuable support and encouragement for all competitors as well as greatly assisting me with handing out wrist bands, timing, place-judging and data entry. 

• Kylie (Grace and Emma), Kim (Lennox and Finn), Cassie (Anna and Jett), Natalie (Jaxon), Amy and Kyron (Blake and Bailey) and Gary (Zoe)

It is also important to mention the role of the House Captains and Vice Captains. They assisted with the set up and pack up of the course. In the younger age group races they scattered themselves around the course to cheer on the competitors, providing them with encouragement and assistance for some students who were at times a little distressed. 

Students who qualify for the school team will be competing on Hastings Foreshore on Tuesday 14th May. The school team will be confirmed by the end of the term after a couple of time trials have been completed. Students who have qualified will be given a consent form next week. 

Training is Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 am – 8:45 am. Students who make the team are expected to train at least 1 early morning session a week. Training is open to all students in Years 3 – 6. Please collect a consent form from the PE office.