Sports News

Kanga Cricket Day 

On Wednesday, students from Sacred Heart Primary and Yarrawonga P-12 came together for our annual Kanga Cricket Day at Vic Park. The day was a wonderful celebration of participation, teamwork and sportsmanship, with students demonstrating outstanding respect and encouragement towards one another throughout the competition. 

It was fantastic to see students working cooperatively within their teams, communicating effectively and supporting their teammates in both batting and fielding activities. Players displayed resilience, inclusiveness and a willingness to help others, ensuring everyone had the opportunity to be involved and enjoy success. 

Most pleasing was the positive attitude shown by all students. Whether celebrating a wicket, applauding a great catch or encouraging a teammate after a missed opportunity, students embodied the values of fair play and respect. The day was not only an opportunity to develop cricket skills but also to strengthen friendships and demonstrate the importance of cooperation, teamwork and good sportsmanship. 

Congratulations to all students for the way they represented their schools and contributed to such a positive and enjoyable day. 

State Athletics: 

Last week, 14 students from Sacred Heart Primary School travelled to Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne, to compete in the State Athletics Championships. Qualifying for this event is an outstanding achievement, with students competing against the very best athletes in their age groups from across Victoria. To have 14 students represent our school at this level is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to their hard work, determination and commitment throughout the athletics season. 

Our athletes embraced the opportunity to compete on one of Victoria's premier athletics tracks and represented Sacred Heart with pride, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship, resilience and school spirit throughout the day. 

A special congratulations goes to Annabelle Kennedy, who achieved outstanding results in the Under 11 Girls events, placing 5th in the 100m Final and 7th in the Hurdles Final. Annabelle's results are a fantastic achievement at state level and reflect the dedication she has shown throughout the year. 

Other individual performances included: 

• Charlie Kennedy - 8th in the Under 11 Hurdles Final. 
• Liliana Pye - 13th in the Under 9/10 Discus. 
• Levi Tenace - 13th in the Under 9/10 800m. 
• Stevie O'Shannassay - 14th in the Under 12/13 800m. 

Our relay teams also performed exceptionally well against strong competition from schools across Victoria. 

The Under 9/10 Boys 4 x 100m Relay Team consisting of Sonny Mills, Myles Cowan, Levi Tenace and Jimmy Leslie finished 7th in their heat and 14th overall. 

The Under 11 Girls 4 x 100m Relay Team of Evie Oxenham, Summer Steenhuis, Indi Perks and Annabelle Kennedy ran strongly to place 6th in their heat and 13th overall. 

The Under 11 Boys 4 x 100m Relay Team featuring Jack Hawking, Farley Simmons, Ned O'Brien and Charlie Kennedy delivered an impressive performance, finishing 5th in their heat and 9th overall. 

We are incredibly proud of all 14 students who earned the opportunity to compete at the State Championships. Reaching this level is an achievement in itself, and each student represented Sacred Heart with determination, courage and pride. Congratulations to all athletes on an outstanding athletics season and for showcasing the values of our school on the state stage. 

A huge thank you to Mr Kennedy who went along as School representative but to all of our parents and friends who travelled to Melbourne to transport our students but also the support them when competing! 

Congratulations again to Annabelle Kennedy who has been provisionally selected as a member of the 2026 Team Victoria 10-12yrs Track and Field Team. She has been selected for the 100m event. This is a fabulous achievement for Annabelle, as the competition to be selected in the Vic team was very strong, so to be selected is a proud achievement for her and Annabelle's family to celebrate. 

Upcoming Dates:  

Friday 29th November – Regional Cricket – Mooroopna  

Thursday 26th November – Girls Basketball Clinics – SHPS 

Week 9 – Prep – 2 Swimming Lessons – Yarrawonga Pool.  

Mr O’Dwyer

At Sacred Heart, we encourage all families to help create a positive and supportive sporting environment for our students. School sport is an opportunity for children to build confidence, develop skills, experience teamwork and most importantly, have fun. We ask that all spectators model respectful and encouraging behaviour by celebrating effort, showing good sportsmanship and supporting all students, officials and staff. By working together, we can ensure school sport remains an inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved