Sport Newsletter, March 3rd 2026

Barwon Southwest Development Weekend

The Barwon Southwest Development Weekend is heading to Bluewater, Colac on the 28th March. This event will be hosting a number of programs aimed at those within swimming clubs and the broader community. It is a chance for our school swimmers to be involved in a fun swim program.

Activities include:

Fun Swim Program

A program aimed at graduating Learn To Swim participants and transitioning them into a club environment
2:00pm-3:00pm
$30 +GST (Each participant will receive a participation pack)
REGISTER HERE

The Abilities Program

Aimed at people with a disability and introducing them to a club environment.
3:00pm-4:00pm
Free
REGISTER HERE

Swimmer Clinic

Current club swimmers are invited to participate in a high‑quality development clinic led by esteemed coach Richard Sleight, with a special athlete appearance from Bowen Gough, all proudly supported by Funky Trunks. This clinic gives developing athletes across the region access to expert coaching, performance insights, and inspiration from leaders in Australian swimming. Proudly supported by Funky Trunks.
11:30am-2:00pm

Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival Years 3-6

Sacred Heart Athletics Day will be held on Friday 13th March at Colac Central Reserve (Colac Football Club). All students in Years 3–6 will participate in this exciting event. The day will run from 9:30am to 1:30pm, and students will walk to and from the Reserve with staff supervision.

Students are required to wear their sports uniform and school hat, and bring a drink bottle, fruit and plenty of snacks. Lunch will be eaten upon returning to school, and lunch orders are permitted on this day. Please ensure sunscreen is applied before school, as students will be outdoors for most of the morning. Sunscreen will also be available for reapplication throughout the event.

We are seeking parent helpers to assist on the day. If you are available, please indicate your availability on PAM. A reminder to helpers, you must hold a current ‘Working With Children Check’ and the school office has sighted and entered your details.

If any parents are involved with Colac Little Athletics and have experience starting running races, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Nicole Lynch or the school office if you are able to help.

(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)

Important Dates

Friday 13th March – Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival Years 3-6 (Colac Central Reserve)

Friday 20th March – Colac Division Athletics (Central Reserve)

Wednesday 25th March – Greater Western Swimming Championships (Horsham)

Thursday 26th March – Greater Western State Cricket Trials (Horsham)

Thursday 26th March – Greater Western State AFL Football Trials (Horsham)

Friday 27th March – Greater Western State Basketball Trials (Ballarat)

Monday 30th March – Colac Division Golf Tournament (Colac Golf Club)

Thursday 2nd April - Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2 (at Sacred Heart)

Weekly Sports Stars for 2026

Name: Banjo (Year 6SF)

1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are cricket and football.

2. What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is football.

3. What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite position in football is in the back line because I enjoy defending and helping stop the other team from scoring.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was winning the ‘Most Improved’ trophy for football.

5. What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? The skills I’ve improved the most are my kicking in football — I can now kick the ball further and more accurately. In cricket, my batting has improved because I am keeping my eye on the ball better.

6. Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Hawks.

7. If you could play sport with any famous athlete, who would it be? If I could play sport with any famous athlete, I would choose Shane Warne. He was an incredible cricket player.

8. What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? My pre-game routine is to do warm up exercises, eat good food and listen to some music.

9. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coaches and teammates would describe me as kind, funny, fast and a good sport who encourages everyone.

10. What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is kind and able to accept losing in sport.

Name: Luciano (Year 6JF)

1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are netball and tennis.

2. What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is tennis.

3. What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite positions in netball are Wing Attack (WA) and Wing Defence (WD) because I get to run around a lot, but not all over the court.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was winning the First Champion Trophy in tennis.

5. What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? I have improved my tennis serve. It has become faster and much more accurate.

6. Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is AFL team – the Hawks.

7. If you could play sport with any famous athlete, who would it be? If I had the chance to play sport with a famous athlete, I would choose French tennis player Elsa Jacquemot.

8. What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? My pre-game routine is to have cereal for breakfast.

9. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and teammates would say that I am a very kind and supportive team player.

10. What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is fair, never cheats, and can handle losing.

Name: Monty (Year 5DC)

1. What sports do you play? The sport I play is football.

2. What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is football.

3. What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite position in football is on the wing because I can run all over the field, especially through the middle.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I kicked my first goal in football.

5. What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? The skill I have improved the most is my kicking in football. My kicks are getting longer and more accurate.

6. Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is the Geelong Cats.

7. If you could play sport with any famous athlete, who would it be? If I could play sport with a famous athlete I would choose Portugese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, because he is a legend of the game.

8. What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? My pre-game routine before a game, I warm up by running around the centre square on the football field.

9. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I never give up.

10. What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who always tries their best and stays calm, even when things don’t go their way.

Thanks Nicole Lynch

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