PHYSICAL EDUCATION

A number of programs will start shortly to engage students at school.

Prep-2- Soccer and Ninja Obstacle challenges

Grade 3-6- Rugby League and Orienteering

These programs will begin after production

SPORT

KNOX DIVISION FINALS PROGRESS REPORT

Our Senior students are engaged in a number of Knox finals with teams performing strongly again as they look to secure a spot in the region finals.

Basketball:

Our Senior Basketball Teams were in action last week with both performing strongly. The girl's team were exceptional, playing some amazing basketball to finish 3rd overall. The boy's team continued on with strong performances from district moving through the competition undefeated and through to the Regional finals next week. Thank you to Christy Fisher and Dwain Scott for coaching the teams again and Miss Emonson for her support on the day.

Volleyball:

Our Mixed Volleyball team attended The Nets Stadium in Heathmont for the Knox Finals where they were challenged all day. They played some amazing Volleyball and were challenged by some very strong teams. The team finished 5th overall winning their minor final. Thank you to Miss Holmes for her support on the day and to Maroondah Volleyball Club for hosting the day.

-------Still to come, in next issue....... Girls Cricket and Girls Softball

HOOPTIME REGIONAL FINALS- Middle School

Our All-Star 3/4 Basketball teams participated in the Basketball Victoria Hooptime Regional finals at Dandenong Stadium. The teams played at an exceptional level against the regionals best, with both making the final. Our Girl's team played a tight game against Belgrave Sth PS with momentum shifts the whole game, unfortunately, they went down by only a handful of points but can hold their head high with the knowledge they will be stronger again next year. The Boys played a fast physical game, but under Miss Ibbotson's guidance kept their cool to win a spot in the State Finals, Congratulations boys.

SHINING AT EASTERN REGIONAL TRACK AND FIELD

Our Athletics team's next event was the Eastern Metro Championships at Doncaster Athletics Track. 24 students attended and participated with competative intensity giving their best in every event. Mrs Roose and parents cheered the team, as personal bests and school records were shattered throughout the day. Students also had the opportunity to meet Commonwealth Games and World Championship medalist Abbey Caldwell (Distance Running). Abbey presented medals and took time away to chat to students about her experience moving through school sports in Eastern Metro and the tools to help her gain success. (you will see Abbey in a photo below)

MEDAL TALLY: 2 GOLD, 2 SILVER, 5 BRONZE

NEW SCHOOL RECORDS: 4

PERSONAL BESTS: PLENTIFUL

Congrats to:

-James SW (Grade 5) who won 2 regional golds and a bronze in the Boys Multiclass

-Girls & Boys 12/13yr Relay Teams on Silver medals each

-Girls 11yr Relay Team on their Bronze Medal

-Teagan W for Bronze in the High Jump

-Caleb L for his Bronze in the 200m

-Kaeley B for her Bronze in the 100m

OUR TWO 12/13YR OLD RELAY TEAMS AND JAMES SW HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ON NOVEMBER 1ST! CONGRATULATIONS.

NEW SCHOOL RECORDS:

Alexandra I- 10yr girls 1500m

Caleb L- 12/13yr Boys 100m & 200m

Lainie F, Sharn M, Teagan W, Cyprus A- 12/13yr Girls 4 x 100m Relay

GYMNASTICS STATE CHAMPION!!!!

Lara Thorn recently won the State Gymnastics Championship she has provided a report below. Well Done Lara!

Hi everyone, my name is Lara and I am in Grade 6. On Sunday 15th October, I competed in my very first VIC State Championships in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) at the Geelong Arena in the ALP Level 5 division.

There were close to 80 gymnasts from all over Victoria who competed in my division level. All the talented gymnasts worked hard to qualify for this event with only the best from each club making it through.

I competed in 4 apparatus – Balance Beam, Vault, Uneven Bars and Floor. My favorite apparatus is Floor as I get to perform a routine with music and perform tumbling skills such as round-off back handsprings and flips on the sprung floor.

When all the gymnasts finished their rotations, we lined up for the results & presentations. I was thrilled to hear my name announced as the 2023 VIC State Floor Champion & Gold Medallist! This has been an unforgettable experience that I’m glad I got to share with my teammates, coach, and family!

LYSTER ALUMNI- PE/SPORT

Tyson S- Australian Rules Football (alumni year 2017)

Congratulations to Tyson on winning the Pennington Medal. The medal is awarded to the Eastern Ranges Best and Fairest. An outstanding achievement that places him firmly on the radar of AFL clubs as we edge toward the national draft. Good luck at the draft Tyson!

Samuel P- Track and Field (alumni year 2022)

Sam recently participated in the School Sport Victoria State (Secondary) Track and Field Championships recently held at Lakeside Stadium at Albert Park. Sam has competed in the multiclass events throughout primary school and is not taking on the secondary events. He performed exceptionally well throwing a new Personal best in the Shot Put. This through earned him the Silver medal. Congratulations Sam!

SPORTS CALENDAR

Term 4

OCTOBER- CURRENT FOCUS --->

20th- SSV Knox Division Girls Cricket Finals (Selected Grade 5/6), SSV Knox Division Girls Softball (Selected 5/6 Students)

23rd- Basketball Victoria Hooptime Senior Regional Finals (Boys Team)

27th- SSV Eastern Metro Region Basketball Finals (Boys Team)

NOVEMBER- LOOKING AHEAD --->

1st- SSV State Track and Field Championships Selected Grade 3-6 Students)

1st- SSV Knox Division Rugby League Gala (Selected Grade 5-6 students)

9th- SSV Eastern Metro Region Boys Netball Invitational

14th-24th- School Swimming Program (All Students between Prep to Grade 4)

16th- Billy Slater Rugby League Festival (Selected Grade 5-6 Students)

DECEMBER- LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD --->

1st- Junior School Athletics Day

4th- Basketball Victoria Junior Hooptime State Finals (Boys 3/4 Team)

5th- SSV State Girls Teeball Finals

Daniel Thomas | Physical Education & Sport Co-ordinator

Performing Arts