Sports Newsletter
Sacred Heart Junior Athletics F-2
Well done to all the students from Foundation – Year 2 who participated in the Sacred Heart Junior Athletics Carnival at the end of Term 1. It was great to see the students involved in a number of sporting activities e.g. High Jump, Egg and Spoon Race, Sprints etc. A big thank you to the Year 6 students who led the activities on the day. Thanks also to the Parents, Carers and Grandparents who supported the day.
Also a very big thank you to the parents who assisted with hot dog day on this day (which is a big highlight for ALL students).
Swimming Lessons
The Term 2 swimming program has started today for students in Years 1 and 2.
Years 3 and 4 will begin tomorrow, Wednesday 30th April. The lessons take place at Heather’s Swim School in Main Street, Elliminyt. A big thank you to the parents/guardians who have offered to help with the swimming program, please make sure you are at school 30 minutes before the scheduled lessons. If our office staff do not have a copy of your ‘Working With Children’s Check,’ can you please email a copy to the school via email on office@shcolac.catholic.edu.au
Please note:
Years 1 to 3 - Helpers meet at the front gate of the school
Year 4 - Helpers meet at the bus gate (on Pound Road)
The timetable for the swimming program is as follows:
Tuesday Wednesday
Year 2FM (11:30am – 12:00pm) Year 4LG (12:00pm – 12.30pm)
Year 1LC (12:00pm – 12:30pm) Year 4TR (12:30pm – 1:00pm)
Year 1AG (12:30pm – 1:00pm) Year 3ME (1:00pm – 1:30 pm)
Year 2RO (1:00pm – 1:30pm) Year 3AH (1:30pm – 2:00pm)
Year 1MD (1:30pm – 2.00pm) Year 3KM (2:00pm – 2:30pm)
Year 2RB (2:00pm – 2:30pm)
Year 3/4 Gala Day
This Thursday 1st May some of our Year 3 and 4 students will attend the Year 3/4 Football Gala Day at Colac Central Reserve. Unfortunately this event does not cater for everyone (we are restricted on the number of teams we can send). Sacred Heart are sending three teams to this event and we hope they have a great day.
Students will leave Sacred Heart at 9:30am and return at 1:40pm. Students will need to wear their sports uniform (they may bring along football boots – but runners will be okay). Students will need to also bring their drink bottle, snacks and lunch. We do require parents to assist on the day, so if you can help out can you please indicate on PAM.
A big thank you to our Year 6 leaders who will be umpiring on the day. This is a great leadership role for these students and we are very grateful for their help.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
AFL 9’s Football Trials
This Friday 2nd May, trials will take place for all students in Year 5 and 6 who would like to trial for the Sacred Heart AFL 9’s Football teams. Footballers will need to wear their sports uniform on Friday (they may bring along a football jumper and football boots – but runners will be okay).
This year SSV (School Sport Victoria) have taken on a new format for AFL football. No longer will we have the 18 a side football teams at our Colac Division Lightning Premiership. The new format is AFL 9’s. This new format has many modified football rules, but also has only 9 players on the field at a time. With parent support we are hoping to have 3-4 teams representing Sacred Heart. The event will take place on Friday 30th May at Colac Central Reserve.
Lightning Premiership Netball Trials
This Friday 2nd May, trials will take place for all female netballers in Year 5 and 6 who would like to trial for the Sacred Heart Lightning Premiership netball teams. These trial will take place during the lunch break. Girls are reminded to wear their sports uniform for these trials. The Colac Division Lightning Premiership will take place on Friday 30th May at the Eastern Reserve.
Colac Division Cross Country
Our Senior school students (Year 4/5/6) have completed their Cross Country event at school, and those students that have qualified will now attend the Colac Division Cross Country event on Thursday 8th May at the Colac Golf Club. We wish the students who have qualified all the best. Students will need to wear their sports uniform, bring along their drink bottle, snacks, fruit and lunch for the day. Students will travel by bus to this event.
We do require parents to assist on the day, so if you can help out, can you please indicate on PAM.
(Permissions will be forwarded through PAM at a later date)
Colac Division Cross Country Program
11:15am – Welcome address
11:30am – 10 year old Girls (2km)
11:45am – 10 year old Boys (2km)
Presentations
12:00 noon - 11 year old Girls (3km)
12:15 noon - 11 year old Boys (3km)
Presentations
12:3pm – 12/13 year old Girls (3km)
12:45pm – 12/13 year old Boys (3km)
Presentations
1:15pm – Event completion
All-Girls Auskick
In Term 2, the Colac All-Girls Auskick will commence on Wednesday 30th April at Colac Central Reserve. It will start at 4:00pm and finish at 5:00pm. Please see attached flyer for more details on Community page.
Important Dates:
Term 2:
Tuesday/Wednesday 29th/30th April – Week 1 Swimming Program
Thursday 1st May – Year 3 & 4 Football Gala Day (Central Reserve)
Thursday 8th May – Colac Division Cross Country (Colac Golf Club)
Monday 26th May – Greater Western Cross Country (Warrnambool)
Friday 30th May – Colac Division AFL 9’s Year 5/6 (Colac Central Reserve)
Friday 30th May – Colac Division Netball Lighting Premiership
500-kilometre Journey
A big congratulations to Thea Anderson for completing her 500 kilometre journey along the Murray River. Thea raised $17,300 for the Good Friday Appeal. Thea water-skied five laps of Mildura’s 100 kilometre course. Thea should be very proud of her achievement. We are certainly very proud of her.
Equestrian State Champion
Congratulations to Lotus Rothery for claiming state champion status in the primary 80 centimetre showjumping category on her pony Banjo. This was held at Boneo Park over the school holidays. Lotus will now compete at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre in September. What a fantastic effort Lotus, well done.
Thanks Nicole Lynch
WEEKLY SPORTS STARS
Name: Zoe Medley (Yr 6TR)
1. What sports do you play? The sport I play is horse riding.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is horse riding.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Horse riding is my favourite sport because it is really fun and I get to be with horses and I love horses.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I came third in my rider class in the Barastoc Sponsored competition.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my strong legs and arms.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I enjoy it and it keeps me fit.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Charlotte Fry.
8. Why are they your favourite? Charlotte Fry is my favourite player because she is an olympic gold medalist in dressage riding.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Australian Dressage Team.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am a good horse rider and that I am always kind and helpful.
Name: Dominic Frith (Yr 5DC)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are cricket and tennis.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is tennis.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Tennis is my favourite sport because I am very good at hitting the tennis ball.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I made my first run in cricket.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my speed. I am very fast and I am good at dodging.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and I like keeping fit.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Australian cricketer Sam Konstas.
8. Why are they your favourite? Sam Konstas is my favourite player because he is a great batter and can hit the ball a long way.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Australian cricket team.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am good at sport and I am funny.
Name: Lottie Callahan (Yr 5MC)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball, netball and dance.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is dance.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Dance is my favourite sport because you can express your feelings in lots of different moves and it is great fun.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I shot my first goal in both netball and basketball.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my rhythm, I am able to feel the beat of the music.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because you get to learn new things and always have team-mates by your side.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person are my dance teachers.
8. Why are they your favourite? My dance teachers are my favourite because they help me to improve and they teach me new things.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Geelong Cats.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am kind, supportive, funny and fast.