Sport

F-5 Swimming 

F-5 students have been participating in Department for Education swimming lessons at the Elizabeth Aquadome over the past 2 weeks. Thank you for supporting your child with their preparations for swimming, we are very proud of how organised and independent they were. It was wonderful to see them all enjoy themselves while learning how to stay safe in the water. 

In week 4 Monday - Friday, 302 and 301 went to the Aquadome to swim. We went to the deep pool which satisfied me the most. Everyone was having a great time and I felt calm and relaxed. We learnt what to do if someone is drowning and what materials you could use. Swimming lessons actually made a big difference if I compare it to the first day and the last day of swimming. I would like to thank all the teachers for organising this and all the parents for setting up the goggles and swimming stuff. 

Ayesha N - 302

On Monday the 22nd of May 2023 we went swimming at the Elizabeth aquadome. In my group it was only 302 there was Jordan, Sadie, Elijah, Savannah, Desiree, Ayesha, Mitchell and I. 

On Friday we had to wear old clothes to swim in to see if we had achieved what we learned. I was very excited to do this because I got to go swimming. We had learnt survival backstroke and that we can do it for a long time without getting tired quickly.  I achieved the three meter glide in the shallow end. I would like to thank my dad for being able to drop me off at school so I could go swimming.

Eddie R - 302

SAPSASA - Salisbury East District 

Congratulations to Tahlia S on being selected for the Gawler / Playford / Salisbury East combined District Hockey Team. Tahlia will compete at the state carnival in week 9. 

Congratulations to Jordana B, Ruby E, Stephanie G, Isabelle S, Layla D and Bianca R on being selected for the District Netball Team. The team will compete at the state carnival in week 8.

Congratulations also go to Emily C on being selected for the District Cross Country Team to compete at the State Cross-Country Carnival in week 6.

In week 1, Harrison D, Bianca R, Joslin E, Mirla M, Matthew T, and Josie E  competed at the State Swimming Championships. In week 3, Ayden K, Jack H, Salaar H, Chloe S and Jordana B competed at the SAPSASA District Football Carnival. Well done to all!  

At our assembly in week 5, Mrs Robinson presented ribbons from the term 1 SAPSASA Swimming Carnival to the following students:

Tevin H: Freestyle 3rd, Breaststroke 3rd, Backstroke 3rd

Alexis B: Backstroke 1st, Butterfly 1st, Freestyle 1st, Breaststroke 1st

Harrison D: Freestyle 1st, Breaststroke 1st, Butterfly 1st

Josie E: Backstroke 3rd

Mirla M: Breaststroke 2nd, Butterfly 1st

Oakley M: Freestyle 3rd, Backstroke 3rd, Breaststroke 3rd 

Bianca R: Freestyle 2nd, Breaststroke 2nd, Backstroke 2nd 

Matthew T: Freestyle 2nd, Breaststroke 2nd, Backstroke 3rd 

Congratulations!

We invite you to notify us of your child's important achievements for consideration to share with our community. Please email your photos and a brief summary to dl.1858.info@schools.sa.edu.au 

Congratulations Milli!

Congratulations to Milli N for representing SA at the National Gymnastics Championships recently. Milli did an amazing job finishing first in the U13 double mini-trampoline after qualifications and placing third in the final.

Cross Country 

On Friday of week 2, a group of 32 year 4 students represented GPS at the SAPSASA Cross Country Carnival at Carisbrooke Reserve. All runners did an amazing job representing our school. A big thank you to our staff parent volunteers for their support on the day: Mrs Maglio, Pre-Service Teacher Mr Skinner, Renee Mobbs, Kimberly Absolom, Alexander Peel and Luke Ashford. 

Congratulations to the following students for placing on the day:

Girls World Cup Soccer Carnival

In week 4 on Thursday the 25th of May, the year 6 girls went and played in a soccer carnival. Two teams of 7 went and we thank our volunteer Kathryn and Mrs Michael for coaching the two teams. 

Both teams each played 8 games, most of which were played in the cold weather. Well done to the girls that played and congratulations to the girls that scored. Some highlights of the day were the games we won, the goals that we scored, the bucketing rain, meeting the Women’s Adelaide United players Dylan Holmes and Isabel Hodgson and the great sportsmanship that was shown throughout the day. 

Thank you so much to the following girls who tried their best, showed great sportsmanship, had a wonderful day and made it possible for everyone else to play: 

Ruby E, Steph G, Layla D, Isabelle S, Zoey H, Quinn S, Jordana B, Reagan W, Sofia S, Milli N, Chloe R,  Natalia L, Eliza G, and Hollee B. 

A big thanks to the people who organized the event, and the teams that played, and finally again thank you so much to amazing volunteer parent Kathryn and amazing coach Mrs Michael. Without these people, the day wouldn't have been possible.

Written by Stephanie G and Ruby E