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OATLANDS SWIMMING SQUAD
On Tuesday 7th of February we had 180 students participate in the Oatlands swimming Trials at the Noble Park Swimming Pool. We had a fantastic day with each and every student giving 100% and displaying great sportsmanship by encouraging and congratulating fellow students. As a result of these trials we had 26 of our students qualify to compete in the Narre Warren District Swimming Carnival. This was held on Friday the 19th of February at Noble Park Swimming Pool. I am very pleased to report that out of the 8 schools that competed within our district Oatlands Primary School finished 1st overall which was extremely gratifying and a testament to the students hard work. All of our students that competed have trained extremely hard over the past couple of weeks and their dedication and commitment made me and I know their parents very proud. Well done to all of these students.
As a result of this competition we had 23 students who went on to compete at the Casey North Swimming Trials which were held on Wednesday 10th of March.
A very big thank you to all of our parents and the teaching staff at Oatlands who helped out at our swimming trials and the District carnival.
OATLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL OUTPERFORMS ALL SCHOOLS IN THE CASEY NORTH DIVISION
WOW. Once again our students excel and exceed all of our expectations at the Casey North Swimmimg Trials. The 23 students who competed were exemplary not only in their efforts and determination at this event but also over the past 5 weeks of training. We are so proud of each and everyone of these competitors. As a result of these trials we now have 6 students who will represent Oatlands at the Southern Metropolitan Region Swimming Trials on Monday 29th of March. To have 6 of our very talented students qualify to compete at this level of competition with School Sport Victoria is exceptional. We wish these students the best of luck on Monday 29th March and look forward to the next couple of weeks of training.
ACTIVE APRIL
STARTS THIS MONDAY 22nd March
Recently, the Premier of Victoria wrote to every school encouraging students and their families to take the challenge and do 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days in the month of April. This is a fun way to get more active, more often.
Oatlands Primary School has registered for this challenge and we will be offering the opportunity for students to participate in 30min of activities from Monday 22nd March – Thursday 1st April and will start again at the beginning of Term 3. Monday 19th April until Friday the 30th of April. These activities will run from 8.30am-9.00am on the track outside the school gate. Students can walk or run with their classmates and we strongly encourage parents, siblings, grandparents and the wider community to join us in this challenge.
In conjunction with our Active April program please participate in and log on to the following website to be part of our Oatlands Community Walk/Run.
OATLANDS HOUSE CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS
The Oatlands Primary School Cross Country trials/fun run will be held on Friday 23rd of April on the running track beside the school grounds. This fun run will be used to promote our house system, physical fitness and activity. The Edwin Flack District Cross Country team will also be selected from this event.
This event will run in age groups over the following times.
ALL GRADE 3 students will complete the 1km course at 9.00am.
Grade 3 students will run this event together regardless of age.
9/10 yr old girls and boys will complete the 2km course at approx 9.30am.
11 yr old girls and boys will complete the 3km course at approx 11.15am.
12/13yr old girls and boys will complete the 3km course at approx 12.00pm.
The children are to wear their house colours on the day. Please ensure that they wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Elliott - Blue
Perkins - Yellow
Boyle - Green
Fraser - Red