Specialist News

St Kilda Footballers visit us at Ripponlea for a kick 

At Tuesday lunchtime this week, we were fortunate to round off our kicking unit and test out our AFL skills with a few professionals from Saint Kilda Football Club. Josh Bruce, Jack Billings and Luke Dunstan answered questions from our students, had a kick and even had a race. They came with some great prizes; scarves and caps which they signed and gave to some lucky students. What a great way to spend lunchtime!

SPORTS STARS 2019

I am creating a sports star board in the corridor as a highlight of student’s achievements in high level sport outside of school. To complete this board of inspiration, I would like students to bring in a picture of the sport they are achieving success in e.g. regional, state, national level and a little blurb about their achievements. This is an ongoing process for the year. This can also be emailed to me at ritson.joanne.j@edumail.vic.gov.au

Here’s an example:

Aidan Pidgeon

An Irish dancing competition is called a feis (pronounced ‘fesh’). I’ve been really successful at feises: so far I’ve won 15 trophies, a whole bunch of medals and 2 sashes. In the July school holidays I’m going to the Gold Coast to compete in the Australian International Oireachtas (AIO) which is a big competition. In August I will compete in the Victorian State Championships, and if I get top 3 at that I will qualify for the World Championships which are in Dublin, Ireland in 2020. That would be really exciting.

I love Irish dancing because I like winning trophies and I’ve made lots of friends. It’s also a great sport that keeps me fit and strong.

2019 Grades 3-6 HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Monday 22nd July (Term 3, Week 2). Back up date Thursday 25th July

Consent letters have been sent out and must be returned to your classroom teacher by Friday 19th July.

EVENTS:

(High Jump to take place at school)

• The times/distances will be measured, and the winner will go through to districts (23rd August – back up 28th August). Two students will represent in the 800m and 1500m.
• Students can compete in 3 individual events and a relay at District Athletics

Relays

• 8/9 year olds: two teams of 4 from each house – Mixed teams
• 10/11 year olds: two teams of 4 from each house – Mixed teams
•  Open Relay – two teams of 4 from each House – Mixed teams
• Staff Vs Year 6 Students

WRISTBAND COLOUR – Age groups

Students will wear the following wristband colour based on their age group category at District competition onwards.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need a lot of help to run this day smoothly. The more helpers, the easier it is for everyone!  Please let Jo know ASAP if you are available on the day, either for the full or even part of the day on the linked google doc Volunteer.

Jo will be in contact with the logistics closer to the date.