Hi Families,

Winter has definitely set in over the past week, but it hasn't stopped us participating in lots of PE fun and Sport events.

Term 2 Dates for the calendar:

Thursday 11th June - Year 5&6 Gala Day

Term 3 Dates for the calendar:

Friday 17th July - Year 5&6 Basketball Gala Day

Friday 31st July - Year 4-6 Athletics Trials (Box Hill Track)

Tuesday 11th August - Year 4 Basketball Day

Monday 7th September - District Athletics Day (students selected for SJV team)

Year 4 Gala Day

Thank you so much to our volunteers Lydia, Kimberly, Emma, Katrina and Monika and all of the parents that came along to support the children. We really can't run these days without the volunteers. It is a massive day to pull together and it makes it so much easier with this help, so thank you!

Here are some thoughts from the Year 4's on the day.

What 4O had to say....

Even though we won most of the matches I still had tons of fun playing against other schools - James

I had a great time playing netball and I gave a lot of different positions a try. Addie

Doing netball was very fun. I had lots of fun with my team. Olivia W

I stepped out of my comfort zone playing soccer, and we did lose most matches, but I realised it was fun to play soccer! Emilia

I tried being a goalkeeper for the first time and I had loads of fun and I brought lollies. Jack

Lost 3 matches and won 1 of them and eating was FUN. Nicholas

I was goalkeeper and I got hurt. Billie

Doing netball was fun especially when I was center and my mum brought lots of lollies! We had a sugar rush but it was fun. Meadow

I played netball and it was really fun i was very good at shooting and defending - GWEN

I LOVED netball and my teammates were good sports and when times were hard we just kept pushing ( I think I ate too many lollies).I think I should start playing netball…~ Sammy.

I tried to play a different sport that I don't normally play and it was fun. Ezra

I put lots of goals in by playing G gala day was so much FUN. Elisha

I tried being goalkeeper and defense for the first time, had a bunch of lollies, and I had a lot of fun at Gala Day! I wish we could do it again! Jayden

Gala day was so much fun making new friends and sharing lollies with each other. Tobias

I played netball and I played my least favourite position but gave it a go and had lots of fun! Isla M

Playing soccer for Gala Day was so fun even if we lost I was sad that I didn’t score a goal but that’s OK (plus we had lots of lollies)- Nathan

We had lots of fun playing soccer.from Jake B

We won every single game and it was very fun. Manu

I pretended that the soccer ball was a monster called Soc R and to attack it I kicked it. Liam

It was really fun, I wish we could do it again! Sophia!

We played and played and won one but still it was fun. Betty

I played netball in a team with different people I've played with but I got to play with a lot of different people and we got so many lollies! Annabelle

4S

Gala Day was fun. I played netball and we won every match. Archie

It was amazing because I had my team with all my friends in it and made new friends from other teams. Ella

Gala day was awesome I played soccer with audrey and had heaps of fun and lollies. Bianka

Gala day was terrific and we ate lots of lollies, so we won a lot of games and showed great team work. Caleb

Gala day was really fun and improved our skills with whatever sport we were doing. Mia

Gala day was fun and exciting because we got to try out lots of sports. Isla

It was really fun. Some of the games were challenging and some of the games were easy. Petra

It was super fun and I really enjoyed it. Dylan

I loved gala day playing netball. My favourite position was wing attack. Cooper

I really loved gala day because we had a great experience in netball. Scarlette

Gala day was such a blast and it was great hanging out with all of my friends at soccer with Bianka and having lollies. Audrey K

My experience was incredible. I had friends by my side and we won nearly all of our games. Kiarra

I had an amazing time at gala day. I made new friends and won all the games. Mia

I loved gala day. It was fun and I loved soccer and I nearly got a sugar rush! Jeriel

Next Interschool day for Year 4 is the Basketball day, so if you are keen to assist on this day, please fill out the form that will be sent out before the end of term.

Division Cross Country

It was definitely a cross country day last Monday, the wind and rain really made it a great day! However, I was super proud of all 24 students that participated in the day and gave it 100%.

Thank you again to all of the parents that came along and supported the students on the day.

Cross Country Report By Georgia and Patrick

Recently, students from our school competed in the Cross Country event against students from many different schools. It was a great opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and show kindness and encouragement to others throughout the day.

The weather certainly made things challenging, with plenty of rain and very slippery conditions underfoot. While the runners gave it their all, our parents were probably less excited about the muddy washing waiting for them afterwards!

Although no students progressed through to the Regional Championships, every competitor showed great determination, heart, and sportsmanship, giving 100% effort from start to finish. A special mention goes to Darcy, who ran an outstanding race and finished only a couple of positions away from qualifying for Regionals.

We are proud of all our runners for representing our school so well and demonstrating resilience, kindness, and perseverance in difficult conditions.

Year 5&6 Gala Day

On Thursday our Year 5 & 6 students have their turn to represent SJV at our Interschool Sports Day. These students will be participating in AFL 9s, Soccer, Tball and Netball. Most students will be playing for fun and enjoying the day! Some students will be participating in teams that will progress to finals that progress to Division in term 3.

All fixtures have been updated on nforma if you wish to watch your child on the day. Your child can tell you the name of their team to work out times etc.

Thank you to those parents that have volunteered for the day - Mick, Lydia, Sheena, Monika and Catherine. The weather is looking good, fingers crossed.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

Stay safe, keep active

Catherine Wall

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Sport Coordinator

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