Sports Newsletter
PLEASE NOTE - Year 3's Swimming Lessons
Unfortunately due to Naplan trial testing, we have had to cancel Year 3’s swimming lessons for tomorrow (Wednesday 15th) at Heather’s Swim School. However, this lesson will now take place in the last week of term (11 week term). Parents who were rostered to walk to and from the school on this Wednesday are no longer required. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Colac Division Girls Football Team
Good luck to all the girls who have been selected to represent Sacred Heart in the Colac Division Girls Football Championships this Friday 17th May at the Colac Central Reserve. The bus will leave Sacred Heart at 11:00am and return at 2:40pm. We do need parents/grandparents to assist with scoring, goal umpiring etc on the day, so can you please indicate on Pam if you can help.
Girls need to wear their sports uniform. Football jumpers will be supplied on the day. Football boots are not required, but may be worn if the girls have them. Students need to bring along their drink bottle, snacks, fruit and lunch. Extra clothes for warmth may be required (watch the weather forecast).
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Colac Division Boys Netball Teams
Good luck to all the boys who have been selected to represent Sacred Heart in the Colac Division Boys Netball Championships this Friday 17th May at the Colac Eastern Reserve. The bus will leave Sacred Heart at 11:00am and return at 2:40pm. We do need parent/grandparents to assist with scoring, umpiring, coaching etc on the day, so can you please indicate on Pam if you can help.
Boys need to wear their sports uniform. Students need to bring along their drink bottle, snacks, fruit and lunch. Extra clothes for warmth may be required (watch the weather forecast).
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Cross Country
Well done to all the students who participated in the Colac Division Cross Country last Thursday at the Colac Golf Club. It was a very challenging course. The following students have qualified for the Greater Western Cross Country event in Warrnambool on Monday 27th May – Louis Foley (4th), Beau Perkins (2nd), Chase Hickey (5th), Alfie Doyle (9th), Thor Medley (10th), Roy Scott (2nd), Bodhi Baker (4th), Hudson Oborne (6th), Kade Genua (9th), Betsy Riches (1st), Luciano Quijano (3rd), Rory Dent (5th), Georgia Desmond (6th), Mia Borch (7th), Jemma Howat (2nd), Phoebe Robb (8th), Regan Smart (9th), Ruby Hay (1st), Natalie Farquharson (6th), Alexis Perkins (10th). Congratulations to everyone.
A big thank you to the parents who assisted on the day, I appreciate your help.
(More information will be sent home via PAM for the Greater Western Cross Country)
State Tennis Championships
Congratulation to Jemma Howat who represented Sacred Heart in the State Tennis Championships last Friday at Glen Waverley Sports Hub. Jemma came 14th in the state, what an amazing achievement.
State Team Netball Trials
We wish Ruby Hay and Natalie Farquharson all the best, when they travel to Ballarat this Friday 17th May to participate in the State Team Conference Netball Trials. Good luck girls!
Sewing Skills
A big thank you to the parents and grandparents who offered their wonderful sewing skills and replaced the elastic on many sets of netball bibs. I am very grateful for your help. The students now have many netball bibs to use during sport and also in the lunch hour.
Important Dates
Colac Division Girls Football – Friday 17th May
Colac Division Boys Netball – Friday 17th May
State Team Netball Conference Trials – Friday 17th May
Greater Western Cross Country – Monday 27th May (Warrnambool)
State Team Soccer Trials – Tuesday 4th June (Thornbury)
Colac Division Soccer – Thursday 6th June
Colac Division Football/Netball Lightning Premiership – Friday 14th June
Greater Western Soccer Championships – Wednesday 19th June
Greater Western Netball Championships – Friday 21st June
Greater Western Boys/Girls Football Championships – Wednesday 26th June
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Ruby Hay (Yr 6KT)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are netball, basketball and athletics.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is basketball.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Basketball is my favourite sport to play because it is fun and I get to play with my friends.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was winning the Horsham basketball tournament two years in a row.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my running and jumping skills and my flexibility.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I get to have fun and play with my friends.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Sam Kerr, because she is very inspiring and she is a good sports person.
8. Why are they your favourite? Sam Kerr is my favourite player because she plays in the Australian womens soccer team.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Matildas.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach would describe me as fast, determined, inspirational and entertaining.
Name: Seth Cameron (Yr 6KT)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball, cricket, football and dance.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is football.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Football is my favourite sport to play because I get to play with my friends and sport is fun.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I got 32 points in basketball.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in basketball is my dribbling skills and my height.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I get to have fun and I like playing with my friends.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Kobe Bryant.
8. Why are they your favourite? Kobe Bryant is my favourite player basketball player because he never backs down.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is NBA team, Los Angeles Lakers.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach would describe me as a good rebounder, a good shooter and a good team player.
Name: Benji Dent (Yr 5JT)
1. What sports do you play? The sport I play is soccer.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is soccer.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Soccer is my favourite sport because I love the game and I like being competitive.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I made it to the Greater Western Region Cross Country event.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my training ability. I like to practise and train for my sport.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I like to keep active.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Lionel Messi.
8. Why are they your favourite? Messi is my favourite player because he is a great soccer player and he is good at scoring goals.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is soccer team, Manchester City.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am funny and I am a good team mate.
Thanks, Nicole Lynch