Sports Newsletter
Colac Division Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to the students who competed at the Colac Division Athletics last Thursday at the Colac Central Reserve. It was great to see all the schools come together to compete in the many track and field events. A big thank you to the staff, Colac Secondary School students and parents who assisted on the day.
Golf Coaching Lessons
On Monday 18th and Monday 25th March, the students in Years 5 and 6 will have golf lessons with golf Pro Michael Bainbridge. Michael is very experienced in the game of golf and we look forward to him visiting the school. Students can wear their sports uniform on these days. Golf lessons will take place on the school oval. Golf clubs, putters etc will be supplied.
Important Dates
Monday 18th March – Golf Lessons for Years 5 and 6 with Michael Bainbridge
Friday 22nd March – Greater Western Swimming Championships (Horsham)
Monday 25th March – Golf Lessons for Years 5 and 6 with Michael Bainbridge
Tuesday 26th March – Greater Western Tennis (Ballarat)
Thursday 28th March- Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Ewan Gleeson (Yr 6LG)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball and soccer
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? Basketball is my favourite sport.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Basketball is my favourite sport to play because it is fun.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I scored a three pointer.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my speed. I am quick at driving to the basket.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I get to play with my friends and it is fun.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Kobe Bryant. He was a great basketball player.
8. Why are they your favourite? He was my favourite player because he was a great shooting guard.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is Milwaukee Bucks basketball team.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach would describe me as a hard-working player, who has good skills and who is a good driver to the basket.
Name: Isabelle Frith (Yr 6TR)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are swimming and horse riding.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? Horse Riding is my favourite sport to play.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? I like horse riding because I have learnt how to trot with my horse.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was being brave when I was learning to ride a horse.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport are my speed and my bravery.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and sport helps me with my balance.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Zara Walters.
8. Why are they your favourite? She is my favourite netball player.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Melbourne Vixens netball team and Zara has just been selected to play for them.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and teammates would describe me as a good sport, brave and fast.
Name: Oscar Mitchell (Yr 4SF)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are soccer and basketball.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is soccer.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? This is my favourite sport because I have fun playing it and I get to play with my friends.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest moment in sport was when I won my first trophy.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in soccer is that I am good at kicking goals and my hands are good at being the goal keeper.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sports because it is fun and I like kicking goals.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Lionel Messi who is a professional soccer player.
8. Why are they your favourite? Lionel Messi is my favourite soccer player because he is very good a kicking goals.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is Manchester City.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am fast and good at kicking goals.
Thanks, Nicole Lynch