Sports Newsletter
Greater Western Hot Shots Competition
Well done to our boys who competed in the Greater Western Hot Shots competition last week at the Elliminyt tennis courts. What a mixed day of weather; we had three bouts of hail storms, high winds, torrential rain and beautiful sunshine. The tennis players did very well, coping with the “on and off the court” process. St Josephs Primary school and Buninyong Primary School were the overall winners on the day, and will now progress to state. A big thank you to Anna McGennisken and Zoe Beckett and the Elliminyt Tennis Club for allowing us to use such a fantastic venue at last minute notice. We are very grateful for your help.
Greater Western T-20 Cricket Competition
We wish the Sacred Heart T-20 Cricket team all the best when they compete in the Greater Western T-20 Cricket tomorrow in Ballarat. A reminder to parents that the bus will leave Sacred Heart (gym carpark) at 7:15am and return at approximately 4:30pm. Parents/guardians are invited to travel on the bus at a cost of $20.00. Cricketers are to pay $10.00. Can this be paid at the school office or on the day to Kate Tomkins?
Boys will need to wear their sports uniform and school hat. They will also need their drink bottle, fruit, snacks and lunch. Please make sure that sunscreen is applied before arriving at school. Good luck boys.
Foundation – Year 5 Activity Day
This year our Foundation to 5 Activity Day will be held this Friday 21st November.
The following schools will host each year level;
Foundation – Colac West PS
Year 1 – Elliminyt PS
Year 2 – St Mary’s PS
Year 3 – Colac PS
Year 4 – Colac South West PS
Year 5 – Sacred Heart PS
Most students will travel by bus to their hosting school. Year 1’s will walk to Elliminyt and Year 5 and 6 students will remain at school. Our Year 6 students will lead the activities for the visiting Year 5’s.
The day will commence at each school at 9:50am and finish at approximately 11:30am. All students will need to wear their sports uniform and school hat, bring along their drink bottle, fruit and snacks. Lunch will be eaten back at school (students can still have a lunch order).
Year 5/6 Swimming Program
Our students in Year 5 and 6 will attend swimming lessons at Bluewater from Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Friday 12th, and Monday 15th December. Lessons will take place between 11:30am – 2:30pm. Swimming is part of the school curriculum, so it is important that all the students support this program. More
Important Dates:
Term 4:
GW Cricket - Wednesday 19th November
Foundation to 5 Activity Day – Friday 21st November
Year 5/6 Swimming Program - 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 15th December (Bluewater)
WEEKLY SPORTS STARS
Name: Jock M (Yr 6SF)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball, football and cricket.
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 because you get tackle the opposition and kick goals.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was hitting the winning runs in cricket to win the match.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my kicking and running ability in football.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it gets me out of the house and I get to play with your mates.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Essendon footballer Andrew McGrath.
8. Why are they your favourite? Andrew McGrath is my favourite player because he is a fantastic midfielder/defender for Essendon. He was the number 1 draft pick in 2016.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is Essendon.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I have a good strong mark and I am good at kicking the football.
Name: Cooper N (Yr 5JT)
1. What sports do you play? The sport I play is rugby.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is rugby.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Rugby is my favourite sport because you get to run a lot and catch the ball.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I caught the ball over the top of some of my class mates, and was able to run away from them.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my power, I am very strong and I will always try my best.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I get to play with my friends and it is a chance to also make new friends.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is New Zealand rugby player Ardie Savea.
8. Why are they your favourite? Ardie Savea is my favourite player because he is very strong and a very powerful rugby player.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is Western Eagles.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am a tall person and very strong.
Name: Layla R (Yr 4AH)
1. What sports do you play? The sport I play is basketball.
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 because it is fun and I get to play with my friends.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moments are when I get knocked to the ground in basketball, I will always get up – no matter how sore I feel.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is that I am good at shooting goals and I am a strong basketball player.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and I like to keep fit and healthy.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports people are my Mum and Dad.
8. Why are they your favourite? Mum and Dad are my favourite sports people because they are good at sport and they are my family.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Colac Kookas.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am a strong player and that I am nice and fun to be around.
Thanks - Nicole Lynch