PE Round Up - Term 1

Laverton District  Swimming Sports 

To the students, thanks again for your wonderful interest and efforts to come along to our school swimming trials. Always exciting to see some of our young and upcoming swimmers coming along for their first time. We had many Grade 3s there to give it their all. From here, 29 students were selected to represent Altona Green in the District Swimming Competition that followed on at Werribee Pool on Friday the 21st of February. And the weather was perfect! Thank you, Melbourne!!!

Students competed in many of the individual swimming strokes like freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke, as well as relay events. Altona Green stood out as having the most students represented across a wide range of age groups for the Butterfly stroke, one of the hardest to do. A big well done to those who gave it a shot! That’s a tough ask! It was amazing to have so many parents come along to support the students and cheer them on throughout the whole day. Much appreciated! And lastly to the wonderful AGPS staff, Zach and Sammy, for looking after the troops all day ensuring a great day had by all.

Hobsons Bay Division Swimming Carnival

Some students advanced to the next level which meant they then competed against other districts in the Hobsons Bay Division. Michael B, Rosie C, Emilia F, Josie H and Alex P all featured in their own individual events. Our 9/10-year girls, including Ella L, Tilly T, Gracie W and Emilia F, also went along for the freestyle relay race. It was a tough day at the office, but everyone had a good day I believe! Thanks again to our committed parents who made time in their day to make arrangements for their child to get to experience this event.

Summer Interschool Sports Results

On Thursday 20th of March, some students travelled to Altona Sports Centre for basketball, others went on further to Altona Hockey Club for their chosen sport of hockey, whilst the rest attempted the sport of Cricket back at school on our grounds. It was windy and challenging to play in those conditions outdoors for hockey and cricket, but we did our best.  The luxury was playing indoors for basketball!!!

Friday 21st of March saw the playoffs for Tee Ball and Red Ball Tennis take place in even worse conditions with on again, off again rain. A really, big thanks to Eugene, Travis, Vera, Cameron and Sarah for persevering with natures unexpected call and preparing for and attending those events on their respective days. 

The biggest thanks of all goes to those students who volunteered to play in a second team, so that all students got their first preference to play in their nominated sport this summer series. I was overwhelmed with the support and kindness shown by our Grade 6s who stepped up to my call for help. Marvellous AGPS!!! You are all winners in my eyes😊

Main results board:

Here are some reflections/highlights from our students….

Hockey

Dom blocked nearly every single goal and held them goalless! Pearce

The AGPS team zoomed around hitting the ball. Lily

Basketball

Olivia was speedy and overtaking the opponents to get the basketball to the other end! Ivy

The girls’ Basketball B team won all 3 games and had a very tough competition. Olivia Bombaci

A ball was passed by Ryan between someone’s legs for Ruben to score.

Mason and Ryan

Amar dodged side to side to allow us to pass her a ball to shoot for goal.  Alice

At the end of the last match we kept on passing to Levi so he could score.  Cooper

Cricket

Ahana’s bowling was really good. Josie

Tennis

Josie was cheering positively and encouraging us to keep playing in the horrible weather.  Josslyn

Hannah played really well in doubles with Ned, and in singles.  Josie

Ahana had really good rallies with Josie during practice. Hannah

Tee Ball

Drin scored a home run in tee ball.  Braiden

Levi was catching all the softballs inside the diamond. Illir

Finally, to everyone involved, it was a wonderful whole school team effort with all the major sports events completed for this term! Busy! Busy!

Nancy Di Tello (PE Teacher)