Sports Newsletter 

State AFL 9’s Football

Well done to the two teams that competed in the State AFL 9’s Football last Tuesday at Latrobe University. Both teams did very well against some tough competition. Thanks to Mr Rieniets and Ms Tomkins for coaching on the day and to the parents and grandparents who supported the day. 

State T-20 Cricket

Well done to the girls who competed in the State T-20 Cricket Championships last Friday at the Harry Trott and Ian Johnson Ovals in St Kilda.  The girls had a great day and played some very good cricket. A big thank you to the parents and grandparents who supported the event.

Sports Clothing Reminder

Could all students please return Sacred Heart football jumpers, lycra netball dresses etc, as soon as possible.

 

St Mary’s Summer Sport

Well done to the staff and students who travelled to St Mary’s to participate in the Winter Sport catch-up. Thanks to St Mary’s Primary School for hosting the event. 

 

Year 5 and 6 Swimming

Our students in Year 5 and 6 will attend swimming lessons at Bluewater for five days starting from Monday 9th December (there will be no swimming on Tuesday 10th December due to Transition Day). Swimming is part of the school curriculum, so it is important that all the students support this program. We do need parents to assist with walking the students to and from Bluewater. Can you indicate on PAM if you can help out?

Parents who are walking with the students, can you please meet classroom teachers at Pound Road gate 40 minutes before the class swimming time.

 

The days and dates are as follows:

Day 1 – Monday 9th December

Day 2 – Wednesday 11th December

Day 3 – Thursday 12th December

Day 4 – Friday 13th December

Day 5 – Monday 16th December

Times for each class are as follows (for Days 1 – 4)

11:30am – 12:00pm           Class 6TR

12:00pm – 12:30pm           Class 6LG

12:30pm – 1:00pm             Class 6KT

1:00pm – 1:30pm                Class 5JR

1:30pm – 2:00pm                Class 5JT

2:00pm – 2:30pm                Class 5RO

 

Times for each class are as follows (for Day 5)

10:30am – 11:00am            Class 6TR

11:00am – 11:30am            Class 6LG

11:30am – 12:00pm            Class 6KT

12:00pm – 12:30pm           Class 5JR

12:30pm – 1:00pm              Class 5JT

1:00pm – 1:30pm                Class 5RO

 

(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)

 

Important Dates

Year 5/6 Swimming at Bluewater – 9th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 16th December

 

Sports Stars of the Week

 

Name: Tahlia Kelly (Yr 6TR)

1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball, netball, football and athletics.

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 a team game and you get to catch up with your friends.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I made it through to Regional Athletics three years in a row.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my speed and my height.

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun to do during school and after school. Sport is something you can do also on the weekends and it is good to do it with your friends.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is basketballer Stephen Curry.

8. Why are they your favourite? Stephen Curry is my favourite player because he is an amazing basketballer and he has some pretty cool tricks.

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 and team mates would say that I am supportive and nice, very fast and athletic and also a good defender.

 

 

Name: Josh Crabbe (Yr 6KT)

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

2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is basketball.

3. Why is this your favourite sport? Baskletball is my favourite sport because I love playing the game and I get to play with my mates.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moments was winning two grandfinals in a row.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is that I am good at shooting goals in basketball.

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I can interact with people and have fun.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Josh Giddey.

8. Why are they your favourite? Josh Giddey is my favourite player because he is an amazing basketball player.

9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the NBA team - Oklahoma City Thunder.

10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am a good shooter and I that I can defend very well.

 

Name: Alfie Doyle (Yr 5JT)

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

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 I love the game and it is fun to play.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I got MVP (most valuable player) in the grand final.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my agility, dodging and speed.

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I like it and I am good at it.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Steph Curry.

8. Why are they your favourite? Curry is my favourite player because he is a great basketball player and he is good at scoring three pointers.

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 am fast, show good sportsmanship and I am good at shooting goals.

 

Name: Solomon Coventry (Yr 4DC)

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

2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is soccer.

3. Why is this your favourite sport? Soccer is my favourite sport because I love the intensity of the game.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I scored my first goal in a Rovers match.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my speed and my defensive skills.

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I like competition and I like learning new skills.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Cristiano Ronaldo.

8. Why are they your favourite? Ronaldo is my favourite player because he is a great soccer player and gets a lot of goals. He has worked hard to make himself a very good player.

9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Colac Rovers soccer team.

10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am fast and very competitive.

 

Name: Lottie Callahan (Yr 4TR)

1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are netball, dance and basketball.

2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is dance.

3. Why is this your favourite sport? Dance is my favourite sport because you get to feel free.

4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I won medals in dance.

5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is that I am very good at warm ups and I have great strength in my legs and arms. 

6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and I get to be with my friends.

7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Sam Kerr.

8. Why are they your favourite? Sam Kerr is my favourite player because she inspires me to work hard at my sports.

9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports teams are the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne Vixens.

10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I like to have fun, that I am funny and I am a good sport.

 

Thanks Nicole Lynch


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