Sports Newsletter
Greater Western Swimming Carnival
This Friday 22nd March, the Greater Western Region Swimming Championships are being held in Horsham. We wish the following three qualifiers all the best at this event: Raymond Wang, Alexis and Beau Perkins. Good luck to these fantastic swimmers. We hope they have a great day.
Golf Coaching Lessons
Yesterday, some of our Year 5 and 6 students had the opportunity to have a golf lesson with golf pro Michael Bainbridge. Michael is very experienced in the game of golf and was able to teach the students many golfing skills. Next Monday 25th March, Michael will be returning to the schools to make sure that all of our Year 5 and 6 students have had an opportunity to learn more about golf.
Greater Western Tennis
Good luck to Jemma Howat who will represent the Colac Division at the Greater Western Tennis Championships on Monday 25th March at Hollioake Park in Ballarat. We wish Jemma all the best.
AFL Primary Play Sessions
On Tuesday 26th March, the following classes will be involved in the ‘AFL Primary Play Sessions’ - Foundation ME, Foundation SN, Year 2 FM, Year 2 RB and Year 2 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience an exciting AFL program in the lead up the Auskick and the Junior football season. Students will need to wear their sports uniform, but they may like to bring along a football jumper or other football apparel for the team that they support e.g beanies, scarves etc. Football boots will not be needed as runners will be sufficient. We look forward to learning lots of AFL football skills.
Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2
On Thursday 28th March, the children from Foundation – Year 2 will participate in the Sacred Heart Junior Athletics Carnival. This will take place at Sacred Heart between recess and lunch time (11:45am – 1:15pm). The children will be involved in a number of sporting activities e.g. High Jump, Egg and Spoon Race, Sprints etc. Parents/Grandparents are welcome to watch their child/children/grandchildren participate. Out Year 6 students will be the leaders of the activities on the day.
This sporting event falls on one of our “casual clothes days”, so can we all please make sure that everyone is wearing clothes appropriate for a sporting event and runners are VITAL. Students are reminded to apply sunscreen before arriving at school and ‘Please’ bring along a drink bottle.
Important Dates
Friday 22nd March – Greater Western Swimming Championships (Horsham)
Monday 25th March – Golf Lesson for Years 5/6 classes with Michael Bainbridge
Monday 25th March – Greater Western Tennis (Ballarat)
Tuesday 26th March – AFL Primary Play Sessions for Foundation -
Thursday 28th March - Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Raymond Wang (Yr 6KT)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are swimming and basketball.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? Swimming is my favourite sport.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Swimming is my favourite sport because I love the water.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I went to the States in swimming.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my skillfulness.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I can compete against my friends.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Australian swimming champion Sam Ashby.
8. Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite sports person because he is not only a great swimmer but a hard working coach.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Los Angeles Lakers.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach would describe me as a very respectful team member.
Name: Max Mitchell (Yr 6LG)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball, cricket, soccer and golf.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? Cricket is my favourite sport.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Cricket is my favourite sport to play because I get to bat, bowl and wicket keep.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I got to play Division 3 men’s cricket with my Dad.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my running ability. Running is important in sport.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I get to have fun with your friends and you get to exercise.
Thanks, Nicole Lynch