Sports Newsletter
Foundation Swimming Program
Each Wednesday our Foundation students have their swimming lessons at Heather’s Swim School. Children are reminded that they need swimming bathers, a towel and goggles (all clearly labelled). Children may wear their sports uniform each Wednesday for the swimming program (please also label each item, you would be surprised how many children have the same shoes with the same size etc).
Swimming times are as follows: 11:30am – 12:00 noon FME, 12:00 noon – 12:30pm FSN, 12:30pm – 1:00pm FHE.
Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to help out with the swimming program by walking the children to and from their swimming lesson. Just a reminder that all helpers need to have a Working With Children Check and the school needs to have a copy. The volunteer roster has been sent home with their child. Please let me know if you did not receive your roster.
Greater Western Athletics
Well done to all the Sacred Heart students who represented the Colac Division and competed at the Greater Western Athletics last Friday at the Ballarat Athletics. Our students did very well in their events. A big thank you to Anne Cunningham for all her help on the day.
Congratulations to Regan Smart who came 2nd in the 100m and 200m. Congratulations also to Zoe Medley, Phoebe Robb, Jemma Howat and Regan Smart who came 2nd in the relay. These girls will now compete at the State Track and Field Championships on 1st November at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park. We wish them all the best.
Colac Division Basketball
Well done to the students who represented Sacred Heart at the Colac Division Basketball Tournament yesterday at Bluewater stadium. The boys were just beaten in the Grandfinal in a great game of basketball and the girls team did very well and made it to the preliminary finals.
A big thank you to the students, who were called in (at very late notice) to help out the Polwarth basketball teams. They were very grateful for the help.
Basketball Round Robin
Thanks to all the boys and girls who trialed for our Sacred Heart basketball teams. The girls were lucky to all receive a game, but unfortunately due to the large number of boys, many missed out on this opportunity. We have decided to run a small round robin basketball tournament with St Mary’s. This will take place on Friday 27th October from 11:45am to 1:15pm. Students will travel by bus to St Mary’s.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Colac Golf Tournament
The Colac Division Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday 26th October (this is the correct date) at the Colac Golf Club. This event will commence at 9:15am and finish at approximately 1:15pm. Students will travel by bus to this event. This is open to all students in Year 5 and 6 who enjoy the game of golf and feel like they would enjoy playing a modified 9 course game of golf. Students who enter the competition must have an adult to walk around the course with them. The adult responsibilities include safety, etiquette and scoring where necessary. Please Note: We must have 1 adult to every 3 children, so you may be able to make an arrangement with friends. These helpers must have a current Working With Children Check. Interested students can collect the Colac SSV Primary Golf information forms at the school gym. Please register online (which is now open) and return the extra required information back to school a.s.a.p. There is no cost for the golf tournament.
PS. Students who have handed in their forms, I have completed their online registration.
Colac Division Hot Shots
Congratulations to all the students who played in the Colac Division Hots Shots Tennis Event at Colac South West Primary School on Tuesday 12th September.
The following students have qualified to play in the State Hot Shots Tennis Championships on Tuesday 21st November at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in Melbourne: - Stella Foley, Gwen Scott, Matilda Gibson, Amelia Veale, Charli Doyle, Astin McCrimmon, Jemma Howat, Jesse McCarthy, Fred Melville, Manny Robb, Stathi Papafotis, Louis Hickey, Silas Walsh, Lloyd Stevens, Leon Whitehouse and Talon Borch.
More information will be sent our via PAM closer to the event.
Year 5 and 6 Swimming Lessons
The Year 5 and 6 swimming program takes place in Term 4 at Bluewater. This is part of the school curriculum, so it is important that all the students support this program. The dates for swimming are as follows:
Swimming program Year 6 -
Tuesday 5th December – 11:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesday 6th December - 11:30am – 1:00pm
Thursday 7th December - 11:30am – 1:00pm
Friday 8th December - 11:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesday 13th December - 11:30am – 1:00pm
Swimming program Year 5 -
Tuesday 5th December – 1:00pm – 2.30pm
Wednesday 6th December - 1:00pm – 2.30pm
Thursday 7th December - 1:00pm – 2.30pm
Friday 8th December - 1:00pm – 2.30pm
Wednesday 13th December - 1:00pm – 2.30pm
Future Sports Dates
Colac Golf Tournament (Colac Golf Course) – Thursday 26th October
Basketball Round Robin (St Mary’s) – Friday 27th October
State Track and Field Championships – Wednesday 1st November
Colac Division Cricket Tournament – Friday 3rd November
Greater Western Cricket Championships – Wednesday 15th November
Prep to 4 Activity Day – Friday 17th November (Foundation’s -Colac West, Year 1’s -Elliminyt PS, Year 2’s -St Mary’s PS, Year 3;s -Colac PS, Year 4’s -Sacred Heart PS)
State Hot Shots Finals (Kooyong) – Tuesday 21st November
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Scarlett Smith (Yr 5JR)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? Football is my favourite sport because I find it challenging and fun.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment was taking my first football mark.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My strengths in football is that I am small and fast and move quickly around the ground. I am also good at kicking the football.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it keeps me busy, it is a lot of fun and I get to meet lots of new people.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Callum Mills, Dane Rampe and Luke Parker for the Sydney Swans. Why are they your favourite? They are my favourite players because they are great co-captains for the Swans.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? The Sydney Swans.
Name: Jack Seuren (Yr 5RO)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sport to play is basketball because I am good at it.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment was when I won the Grandfinal in basketball.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? The strengths I have that make me a good athlete is my speed with running and I am good at dodging around players when I am dribbling the basketball.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it keeps me active.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Ja Morant is my favourite sports person. Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite basketball player because he is fast and he is a good shooter for the Memphis Grizzlies NBA team.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Geelong Cats
Name: Alfie Doyle (Yr 4SF)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sport to play is football because it is fun and it keeps you fit.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment was when I got the winning wicket in cricket.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My strengths in sport are my speed and I am able to dodge around people quickly.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sports because it is fun and you get to play with your friends.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti. Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite player because he has great football skills and he is a good forward player.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is the Essendon Bombers.
Thanks, Nicole Lynch