Sports Update

Term 2 Sports Dates

• Friday June 19 - St Joseph's Athletics Carnival - POSTPONED

Competing in Athletics is essential for students' physical, mental, and academic development.  Here are some key reasons why all students should participate in athletics:

• Physical Health: Athletics promotes cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and flexibility, contributing to a healthy body and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
• Mental Well-being: Participation in sports improves cognitive functions such as memory, problem-solving, and resilience, which are crucial for academic success.
• Teamwork and Discipline: Athletics fosters teamwork, discipline, and the ability to handle both success and failure, preparing students for future challenges.
• Life Skills: Students learn valuable life skills such as time management, discipline, and stress management through athletics.

• Cultural and Social Integration: Athletics provides a platform for students to connect with peers and build a sense of community, which is important for personal and social development.

   

  By encouraging all students to compete in athletics, schools can create a supportive environment that promotes physical, mental, and academic excellence.

   

   

Health and PE Focus - Healthy Eating

All Classes have been discussing the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, focussing on the first 3 guidelines. 

Guideline 1 - To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet your energy needs.

Guideline 2 - Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five groups every day.

Guideline 3 - limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol.