HOOKIN2HOCKEY VISIT AT HOLY ROSARY

It was a fantastic experience having Hockey Victoria attend our school today as part of their roadshow program. Our students in Grade 2-4 learnt the skills of hockey through exciting game-based activities in an engaging, fun and safe environment.

While the roadshow is over, students can continue their hockey journey by joining a local Hookin2Hockey program at www.hookin2hockey.com.au.

With programs starting soon now is the perfect chance to get out on the pitch.

Hookin2Hockey will allow children to expand on the skills they recently learnt at school, develop fundamental motor skills while making friends and having fun!

We thank the crew at Hookin2Hockey for their time today and we really enjoyed the sessions.

HOLY ROSARY SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2026

Our Grades 3–6 students enjoyed a warm, sunny day at the Bendigo East Pool on Wednesday 11th February for our Swimming Sports. The conditions were perfect, and it was wonderful to see every student getting in the water, having a go, and trying their best.

The strong support from parents and visitors added to the great atmosphere and helped make the day even more enjoyable.

🏆 House Shield Results

1st – Frayne (178 points)
2nd – McCarthy (90 points)
3rd – Harte (88 points)
4th – McAuley (86 points)

Frayne’s impressive number of first‑place finishes helped lift them to the top of the leaderboard, with all houses showing terrific spirit and determination throughout the day.

🎖️ Best Contributor Medals

A big congratulations to our Best Contributor Medal winners (pictured) across each age group. Their effort, attitude, and contribution to their house teams were outstanding.

➡️ Next Steps

Students who placed 1st and met the Sandhurst Division qualifying times will receive a note early next week with further details. The Sandhurst Division Swimming Carnival event will take place on February 27th at the Bendigo East Pool.

We look forward to doing it all again in 2027, with even more excitement, participation, and community spirit.

SANDHURST DIVISION SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Friday, 27th February, the Sandhurst Division Swimming Carnival will be held at Bendigo East Pool for selected swimmers who qualify for the event.

For each event, one swimmer will be selected per age group, provided they have met the qualifying times. Swimmers may compete in up to two individual events, as well as one relay and one medley relay. Ages are determined as of December 31. *Please note there are no 9yr old events, we send the fastest student in 9/10yr age group (Grade 3/4).

We will time each event at our Holy Rosary Swimming Carnival on Wednesday, February 11th. To be eligible for selection, swimmers must meet the qualifying times and demonstrate correct technique in their events. *Relay teams must also meet the qualifying times to be considered.

Below are the qualifying times required for entry into the Sandhurst Division Carnival.

Sandhurst Division Qualifying Times

Age Group	Freestyle	Backstroke	Breaststroke	Butterfly
9/10 Boys	50 seconds	55 seconds	1:00	55 seconds
9/10 Girls	50 seconds	55 seconds	1:00	55 seconds
11 Boys	45 seconds	50 seconds	55 seconds	50 seconds
11 Girls	45 seconds	50 seconds	55 seconds	50 seconds
12/13 Boys	40 seconds	45 seconds	50 seconds	45 seconds
12/13 Girls	40 seconds	45 seconds	50 seconds	45 seconds

Your child will receive a PAM note with further information by Wednesday, 17th February if they have qualified.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to get in touch at tcoates@hrwhitehills.catholic.edu.au

Kind regards,

Troy Coates

SPORT DATES TO BE MINDFUL OF IN 2026

YEAR 3-6 SWIMMING LESSON DATES (GurriWanyarra)

Tuesday March 10

Wednesday March 11

Thursday March 12

Friday March 13

***Foundation to Grade 2 Swimming lessons are 23rd to 27th November.

Swimming:

Divisional Swimming Championships: Friday 27 Feb
Regional Swimming Championships (Swan Hill): Tuesday 10 March
State Swimming Championships (Melbourne): Thursday 23 April

Cross Country:

Holy Rosary School Cross Country: Friday 24 April
Regional Cross Country (St Arnaud): Tuesday 2 June
State Cross Country (Melbourne): Thursday 16 July

Athletics:

Holy Rosary Athletics Sports: Friday 7 Aug
Catholic Athletic Championship: TBC
Divisional Athletics Championship: Monday 14 Sep
Regional Athletics Championship: Monday 12 Oct
State Athletics Championship (Melbourne): Thursday 5 Nov

SENIOR HOLY ROSARY SPORT CARNIVAL DATES

Soccer Carnival - June 10/11
AFL Football Carnival - July 21
Netball Carnival - July 29
Basketball Carnival - September 4
Cricket Blast Carnival - October 23

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