Sports Newsletter
Foundation Swimming Program
Our first week of the Foundation Swimming Program has been completed. Unfortunately it was wet and the student had to travel by bus. Hopefully tomorrow will be a drier day for students to walk to Heather’s. Just a reminder to parents/guardians, if you are attending the swimming lessons at any stage, you need to have a Working With Children Check. If the school has not yet sighted this, can you please bring it into the school office or email it to office@shcolac.catholic.edu.au
Winter Sport Round 1
During Term 3, our Year 5 and 6 students will participate in the Winter Sport Program. This consists of students playing a variety of sports against another local school on a Friday between recess and lunch. Last Friday our students played sport with Colac West and St Brendan’s Primary School. Students participated in one of the following sports: football, netball, soccer, hot shots tennis and mixed games.
Winter Sport Round 2
This Friday 1st August, we welcome Elliminyt to our school. Students are reminded to wear their sports uniform and bring the appropriate gear for their sport. The sports are football, netball, soccer, badminton, hot shots and down ball. Drink bottles are essential. If we have parents/guardians who can assist with umpiring on the day, please let me know.
A reminder to helpers, you must hold a current ‘Working With Children Check’ and the school office has sighted or email it to office@shcolac.catholic.edu.au
Greater Western Girls/Boys AFL Play – NEW DATE
We wish the Sacred Heart Boys and Girls AFL Play teams all the best at the Greater Western Regional Event at C E Brown Reserve in Norman Street, Wendouree this Friday 1st August.
The bus will leave Sacred Heart Gym Carpark at 7.45am and return at 4.15pm.
The cost of the bus per player is $10. Parents/Guardians/Grandparents are welcome to travel on the bus at a cost of $20. Please pay before the day at the office.
Footballers need to wear their sports uniform, bring along their football boots (if they have them), fruit, snacks, lunch, drink bottle etc. Football jumpers will be supplied. Black or navy blue socks and shorts are preferred (no pockets please). Please watch the weather forecast to be prepared e.g. extra clothing for a rainy day, towel etc.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Badminton
Our Year 5 and 6 students are currently learning about the game of Badminton in the Physical Education classes. Ten students (5 boys/5 girls) will be selected to represent Sacred Heart at the Colac Division Badminton Tournament on Friday 8th August at the Colac Show Grounds. More information will be sent home closer to the event.
All Girls Cricket Program
Cricket Victoria is running an ‘All Girls Cricket Program” at the Colac Secondary College Oval for 6 weeks. This will start on Monday 25th August and finish on the 13th October. Each Monday it will start at 4:00pm and finish at 5:00pm. This is a great chance for girls to learn the fantastic game of cricket. More details in the newsletter on the Community page.
Junior Pickleball
Colac Indoor is offering a ‘FREE Come and Try’ session for Pickleball on Wednesday 29th July at 4:30pm. This is for students in Years 5, 6, 7 and 8. Pickleball keeps the kids active. A social competition will start on the 6th August. Call Paul on 0425792949 for any questions.
Important Dates:
Term 3:
Friday 1st August – GW AFL Play Regional Finals (Ballarat)
Friday 1st August – Round 2 Winter sport (Sacred Heart V’s Elliminyt)
Friday 8th August – Colac Division Badminton Tournament
Friday 15th August – Round 3 Winter sport (Sacred Heart V’s St Mary’s)
Friday 22nd August – Round 4 Winter sport (Sacred Heart V’s Colac)
Tuesday 2nd September – Greater Western Lawn Bowls (Sebastopol)
Friday 12th September – Round 5 Winter sport (Colac South West V’s Sacred Heart)
Wednesday 17th September – State Netball Finals (Waverley)
Thursday 18th September – Footy Colours Day
WEEKLY SPORTS STARS
Name: Hamish T (Yr 6TR)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are tennis, soccer, football and cricket.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sports to play are tennis and cricket.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Cricket and tennis are my favourite sports because they are great games to play
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I kicked a goal to win the game, just before the siren went.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is that I put a lot of time into practising the sports I play.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because sport is fun to play and it stops you from getting bored.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is footballer Marcus Bontempelli.
8. Why are they your favourite? Marcus Bontempelli is my favourite player because he is the captain for the Bulldogs and he is a very good footballer.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Bulldogs.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am very energetic and I am a destroyer.
Name: Kade M (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? Basketball is my favourite sport because I get to play with my friends.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I shot my first three pointer in basketball.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my sportsmanship. I am a very fair player.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and I get to play with my friends.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Essendon footballer Sam Durham.
8. Why are they your favourite? Sam Durham is my favourite player because he is a great midfielder and has very good football skills.
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 always share the ball and I am always a good sport.
Name: Mia B (Yr 5MC)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are basketball, netball and horse riding.
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 fun game to play and it is a fast game, which I love.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when my team made it to the Grand final in basketball.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is that I am fast and I am strong.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because sport is fun and it keeps me fit and healthy.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is retired Australian basketball player – Lauren Jackson.
8. Why are they your favourite? Lauren Jackson is my favourite player because she was a champion basketball player and I had the chance to meet her and she was very nice.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am a good shooter in basketball.
Thank you - Nicole Lynch