Specialist News

PE & Sport

Congratulations to the students who competed at last week's District Athletics Carnival.

We had a number of students and teams who wil soon be competing at the INM Divisional finals on the 11th of Sept at Meadowglen athletics track at Epping.

PVNPS has qualified with these results:

• 1st in U11 Girls high jump
• 1st in U12 Girls shot put
• 1st in U12 Girls discus
• 1st in U12 Boys high jump
• 1st in U12 Boys 800m
• 2nd in U12 Boys triple jump
• 2nd in U11 Boys triple jump
• 2nd in U11 Boys 200m
• 2nd in U12 Boys 4 x 100m relay

• 2nd in U11 Girls 4 x 100m relay

   

Well done and congratulations to those students in their events.

The Boys and Girls softball teams will be playing off on Friday for the Coburg District Summer sports Finals at school. The games will be played between recess and lunchtime.

Athletics. if you are interested in Little athletics, this may be of interest to you?

My name is Lynton Martin, and I am President of Preston/Reservoir Little Athletics Centre (PRLAC). Our new season is fast approaching, and we would love it if you could please share the attached flyer in an upcoming school newsletter.

Little Athletics is a fun and inclusive community sport option for children aged 5–17 of all abilities, providing opportunities to develop skills across running, jumping and throwing events in a welcoming and supportive environment.

 Any queries can be directed to us at prestonreservoir@lavic.com.au or via the contact details contained within the flyer.

We have an upcoming Come & Try Day on Saturday 12 September at Edwardes Lake Park Athletics Track from 9:00am–11:00am, where families can come along, try some events, meet the team and experience the fun of Little Aths.

Thank you so much for supporting local community sport — it really does make a difference in encouraging kids to get active!

Thanks,

Lynton MartinPresident – Preston/Reservoir Little Athletics Centre

General Information

Our season kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 and runs through until the end of March 2027, with a five-week break over Christmas. We’re based at Edwardes Lake Park Athletics Track in Reservoir.

Each Saturday session starts at 8:15am and usually finishes around 10:30am (sometimes a little later at the start of the season when we have lots of new athletes).

A few times during the season we’ll run on Friday nights instead, usually when there’s a regional competition or long weekend. We also offer an optional midweek training session, particularly for athletes who would like some additional training.

Each age group takes part in four or five events per week — typically two track events, one jump and one throw. Our focus is on personal bests and skill improvement, rather than just winning!

Athletes in the Under 6 age group start with our On Track program, which is activity-based and fun, allowing our youngest athletes to build their skills while trying 1–2 events each week.

If this sounds good, we offer a two-session free trial for new athletes. You can register through the Trial Athlete Offer — simply use the age calculator to find the right age group and select Preston/Reservoir Little Athletics Centre.

After the trial, season fees are $200 plus a uniform, offering great value for families looking to get involved in athletics.

Well done to Wil, 5/6D for his efforts in SSV Football.

Last week Wil attended the SSV championships and the team brought home the trophy! 

1000 kids from across Victoria tried out for the Vic team across 5 trials with the number reducing to a team of 20 that headed to Canberra.

Victoria played against NT, QLD, NSW, WA and SA and the Vic boys went through undefeated.

Wil played midfield and played some great footy and had the time of his life making new friends from around the state.

Holiday Girls Soccer Program

A fan favourite, this unique one-day football experience is designed for 9-14 year old girls, who love the Commbank Matildas. This is an opportunity for young players to train like their heroes in our world-class facility, The Home of The Matildas!

GO Camps: Train Like a Green & Gold is for those who are both new to the game and already playing football. The first day is catered for ages 9-11 and kicks off on Monday, 28 September. The second day on Tuesday, 29 September is suitable for those aged 12-14 years.

Participants will also experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, including access to the Commbank Matildas player change rooms with signed lockers and elite facilities

KEY INFORMATION

• Who: Girls 9-14 Years
• Day 1: Monday, 28 September 2026 (9-11 years)
• Day 2: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 (12-14 years)
• Drop off: 8:30 - 9AM
• Time: 9AM - 3PM
• Location: The Home of The Matildas at La Trobe University, Bundoora
• Cost: $95
• Bring: Packed lunch
• Sessions run on a high-quality synthetic pitch
• First aid professional on site
• Certificate of Participation on completion

If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact the GoFootball team via email info@gofootball.com.au.

https://www.gofootball.com.au/play/Pick-your-location/GO_CAMPS

Saturday soccer competition

Strike Soccer School is excited to be entering school representative teams into the Victorian Primary School League (VPSL) for Term 4, 2026.The VPSL is a 10-week Saturday competition that gives primary school students the opportunity to represent their school and play against other schools from across Victoria. Please find the website linked here if you would like to check it out: https://vpsl.com.au/We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from students and families and would greatly appreciate it if you could include the attached VPSL flyer in your next school newsletter or parent communication.The flyer contains all relevant competition information, including dates, location, costs and how families can register their interest.Our regular After School Soccer Program will continue as normal, with the VPSL simply providing an additional Saturday competition opportunity for interested players.Thank you for your support in sharing this with your school community.

Kind regards,

Luke Bighin

Strike Soccer School | 0405 765 943