Wantirna College Newsletter

Physical Education, Health and Sport

Important Sport Information

Throughout the school year expectations for student participation in inter-school sport has been given to students and parents through a range of means (Compass, email, college newsletter). Students have also been informed of these expectations during Year Level assemblies.

 

The following points are contained within the policy:

  • All students must provide written or electronic consent and payment via Compass strictly 2 days prior to the event to be eligible to play.
  • Students must attend all sports events in full Wantirna PE uniform (unless stated otherwise on the consent form).

We understand that some families have not always been able to easily access Compass. If this is the case students have been informed to contact Mr Black before the due date (i.e. prior to 2 days before the event) so alternative arrangements can be made.

 

To assist students and parents getting consent and payment in on time we:

  • email every student of each sporting team reminding them of the expectations
  • In addition to this, all parents are notified by email prompting them to provide consent and payment by the due date

 

Students and parents will need to check their email regularly as this is the main form of communication

 

 

 

Unfortunately, there have been situations which have resulted in several students being ineligible to attend sporting activities. Setting the two-day prior deadline ensures we have adequate time to prepare and organise each team before and on the morning of competition. This may be up to 120 students, which makes it complex. The work we must do in this time is:

 

  • Confirmation of team numbers and attendance sent to the competition organising group. Sometimes students nominate to participate in a sport, but then do not turn up on the day. Payment of the $10 fee and permission is a good indicator that the student will attend.
  • Confirming bus bookings and staffing for the day
  • Organising the correct number of uniforms and sports equipment
  • Printing off all event information for sports coaches
  • Organising first aid kits, including allergy and anaphylaxis packs for particular students
  • Ensure we meet the legal requirements of an excursion

We hope that this information will assist you in understanding why we need to keep to the policy of having consent and payment two days prior to the event.

 

 

 

Thank you for your assistance and understanding with this process.

 

 

Kind regards,

David Black

Leader of Physical Education, Health and Sport

Division Cross Country

On Monday 22nd May, 100 students from Wantirna College across Years 7-12 competed in the Knox Division Cross Country. It was a warm and sunny day at Kings Park in Upper Ferntree Gully. All students arrived, eager to do their best and represent the College with great pride. All students competed with terrific spirit, pushing themselves until the very end with everything they had to achieve some terrific results, which can be seen below. The support from peers as each Wantirna student crossed the line was outstanding to see.

 

A special mention must go to the following students who were placed in the top 5 in their respective events:

 

Girls:

 

  • Darci Watt: 4th  - 13yr
  • Ashleigh Papic: 1st  - 14yr
  • Amber Law: 2nd  - 14yr
  • Isabella Davison: 3rd  - 14yr
  • Isla Bradbury: 1st - 15yr
  • Chloe Karagiorgos: 2nd - 15yr
  • Mia Ward: 3rd - 15yr
  • Neve Bradbury: 5th - 15yr
  • Sarah Maibaum: 1st - 16yr
  • Bree Gill: 3rd - 16yr

Boys:

  • Romesh Martinus: 2nd - 13yr
  • Callum Pemberton: 3rd - 13yr
  • Rorey Wright: 2nd - 14yr
  • Liam Chown: 4th - 14yr
  • Connor Winter: 3rd - 15yr
  • Rhyce Drummond: 5th - 15yr
  • Archie Komninos: 2nd - 20yr

Congratulations must also go to the following members of the cross-country team who will also be joining the above students at the Eastern Metropolitan Region Cross Country on Tuesday 20th June at Yarra Glen Racecourse.

  • Amber Law
  • Sami Lutui
  • Carli-Mai Beary
  • Chloe Brown
  • Josephine Coath
  • Isabella Davis
  • Daniel Dewar
  • Tyler Durbin
  • Joshua Foskett
  • Danielle Griffin
  • Linda Ha
  • Leisl Halamoutis
  • Grace Harrower
  • Ryan Isherwood
  • Trinity Jackson
  • Zac Kaliperis
  • Daniel Kaye
  • Jeremy Leeson
  • Jan Luedtke
  • Susana Lutui
  • Jordan Guest
  • Leith Mayoh
  • Bodi Mclean
  • Shane Mertens
  • Dylan Moore
  • Stephanie Quang
  • Kelly Terure
  • Georgia Turner
  • Gemma Van Grondelle
  • Jarryd Van Grondelle
  • Maisey Waayers

 

Good luck to all students at the upcoming EMR Cross County.

 

Lucy McLennan

AFL trainee