Sports Newsletter

Colac Division Athletics

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Colac Division Athletics Carnival last Friday at Central Reserve. It was a great day, with a lot of our students qualifying for the Greater Western Athletics that will take place in Term 4 in Ballarat. A very big thank you to the Sacred Heart staff who worked tirelessly throughout the day. A special thank you to race starter Lennie Perkins and also to the Colac Secondary students that helped on the day.

Greater Western Swimming Championships

We wish Jack all the very best when he competes in the Greater Western Swimming Championships in Horsham on this Wednesday 25th March. Jack is the only students who has qualified from Sacred Heart and he will be competing in the 11 Year old boys 50m Freestyle, and Backstroke events. Have a great day Jack.

Barwon Southwest Development Weekend

The Barwon Southwest Development Weekend is heading to Bluewater, Colac on the 28th March. This event will be hosting a number of programs aimed at those within swimming clubs and the broader community. It is a chance for our school swimmers to be involved in a fun swim program.

Activities include:

Fun Swim Program

A program aimed at graduating Learn To Swim participants and transitioning them into a club environment
2:00pm-3:00pm
$30 +GST (Each participant will receive a participation pack)
REGISTER HERE

The Abilities Program

Aimed at people with a disability and introducing them to a club environment.
3:00pm-4:00pm
Free
REGISTER HERE

Swimmer Clinic

Current club swimmers are invited to participate in a high‑quality development clinic led by esteemed coach Richard Sleight, with a special athlete appearance from Bowen Gough, all proudly supported by Funky Trunks. This clinic gives developing athletes across the region access to expert coaching, performance insights, and inspiration from leaders in Australian swimming. Proudly supported by Funky Trunks.
11:30am-2:00pm

Year 5/6 Sport

Currently our Year 5 and 6 students are learning about the game of golf. Mitch Robertson from Kelly Sport, Geelong, is coaching the students in the fundamentals of golf. The students had their second lesson yesterday and had a great time using the big drivers.

Colac Division Golf Tournament

On Monday 30th March, the Colac Division Primary School Golf Tournament will be held at the Colac Golf Club. The event will begin at 9:30am and finish at approximately 1:15pm. Students will travel to and from the event by bus.

Please note that this is not a compulsory event.

Students participating will need to bring their own lunch, snacks and a drink bottle on the day. The cost of the day is $10 per student (which will cover the cost of hiring the golf course). We require parent or grandparent helpers to assist with groups of golfers throughout the day. All helpers must hold a current Working With Children Check. It is preferred that each group of students has an adult to walk around the course with them. The adult’s responsibilities will include supporting safety, assisting with etiquette and helping with scoring where required.

Please note that we must have one adult for every three students, so you may wish to organise this with another family.

An entry form is available for interested students at the school gym. Please complete the details on this form and return it to school a.s.a.p. with monies owing.

(Permissions will be forwarded through PAM at a later date)

Term 2 Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons for students in Years 1 – 4 will take place in Term 2 at Heather’s Swim School, Main Street, Elliminyt. More details to come.

Sacred Heart Junior Athletics F-2

On Thursday 2nd April, the students from Foundation – Year 2 will participate in the Sacred Heart Junior Athletics Carnival. This will take place at Sacred Heart between recess and lunch time (11:45am – 1:15pm). The students will be involved in a number of sporting activities e.g. High Jump, Egg and Spoon Race, Sprints etc. Parents/Grandparents are welcome to watch their child/children/grandchildren participate. Our Year 6 students will be the leaders of the activities on the day.

Students are reminded to apply sunscreen before arriving at school and ‘Please’ bring along a drink bottle. We look forward to a fun day.

Important Dates

Wednesday 25th March – Greater Western Swimming Championships (Horsham)

Thursday 26th March – Greater Western State Cricket Trials (Horsham)

Thursday 26th March – Greater Western State AFL Football Trials (Horsham)

Friday 27th March – Greater Western State Basketball Trials (Ballarat)

Monday 30th March – Colac Division Golf Tournament (Colac Golf Club)

Thursday 2nd April - Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2 (at Sacred Heart)

Weekly Sports Stars for 2026

Name: Marley (Year 6SF)

What sports do you play? I play netball.
What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is netball.
What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite position in netball is GA because I enjoy shooting goals and being active around the court.
What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was scoring my first goal in netball.
What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? The skill I have improved the most is my shooting. I have become more accurate and am scoring more goals.
Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is the Geelong Cats.
If you could play sport with any famous athlete, who would it be? I would love to play with any player from the Vixens netball team.
What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? My pre-game routine is to warm up before I play.
How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coaches and teammates would describe me as a good sport who is strong at shooting goals.
What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson shows good sportsmanship and helps their teammates improve.

Name: Luke (Year 6JF)

What sports do you play? The sports I play are cricket, tennis and football.
What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is cricket.
What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite position in cricket is batting because it is my strongest skill.
What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was hitting the winning runs for my team in a semi-final.
What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? I have improved my batting skills in cricket.
Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is the Hawks.
If you could play sport with any famous athlete, who would it be? If I could play sport with any famous athlete, I would choose cricketer Mitchell Starc because he could teach me new skills.
What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? My pre-game routine is to eat an apple, stretch my muscles and listen to music.
How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coaches and teammates would describe me as a good sport who is well-mannered and respectful.
What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is fair and plays honestly.

Name: Jaymi (Year 5DC)

What sports do you play? The sports I play are netball and basketball.
What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is netball.
What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite position in netball is Goal Attack (GA) because I enjoy shooting goals and being active around the court.
What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was winning the Best and Fairest award in netball.
What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? The skill I have improved the most is my shooting. I am becoming more accurate and can score from different distances.
Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is the Vixens netball team.
If you could play sport with any famous athlete, who would it be? If I could play sport with any famous athlete, I would choose Vixens player Zara Walters because she is from Colac.
What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? My pre-game routine is to listen to music.
How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coaches and teammates would describe me as a fast runner, a strong shooter, a good team player and someone who always tries their best.
What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is respectful to their teammates, the opposition and their coach, and shows good sportsmanship whether they win or lose.

Thanks Nicole Lynch