Sports Newsletter
Winter Sport Round 2
A big thank you to our Year 5 and 6 students who represented our school in our recent Winter Sports Program against Colac West and St Brendan’s. We were especially proud of the way our students embraced the spirit of the day by happily mixing teams with the students from the other school. Rather than focusing on "us versus them," our students showed teamwork, inclusiveness, and respect, making sure everyone had the opportunity to play, contribute, and enjoy the experience. Well done!
Auskick and Superkick
Last Wednesday, AFL House started the Auskick and Superkick program at Sacred Heart. This program runs from 3:30 – 4:30pm. This program is available for all students. More information can be found on our community page in the newsletter. Please note that the school provides the venue only and is not responsible for the organisation, supervision, or management of the program. For any enquiries or concerns, please contact the Auskick/Superkick organisers directly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Colac Division Year 4 Football Gala Day
This Friday, 31st July, is the annual Year 3/4 Football Gala Day, which will be held at the Colac Central Reserve. Participation in this event is optional and is open to students who would like to take part. As places are limited, Year 4 students will be given priority. If there are vacancies after Year 4 students have been allocated, Year 3 students will be invited to fill the remaining positions. We look forward to a fun day of football and great sportsmanship for all participants. The event will start at 10:00am (the bus will leave Sacred Heart at 9:30am) and finish at 1:20pm. Participating students may still order a lunch order.
Footballers will need to wear their sports uniform and bring along their football gear e.g. football jumper, boots etc. If students do not have a jumper or boots, runners and an old t-shirt/jumper are sufficient. We do need parents to assist with coaching on the day, so please indicate on PAM if you can help out.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Colac Division Badminton Tournament
Currently in our Year 5 and 6 PE lessons, the students have been participating in a badminton unit. As part of these sessions, students will have the opportunity to develop their skills and demonstrate their ability. The unit will also be used to assist with the selection of our school badminton team, which will represent our school at the upcoming Colac Division Badminton Tournament on Friday 7th August at the Colac Showgrounds Commerce Shed. More information will be sent home via PAM to the students selected in the Sacred Heart badminton team.
Important Sports Dates
Friday 31st July – Year 4 Gala Day
Friday 7th August – Colac Division Badminton Tournament
Friday 14th August – Winter Sport Round 3 (Year 5/6) against St Mary’s
(at Sacred Heart PS)
Friday 28th August - Winter Sport Round 4 (Year 5/6) against Colac PS
(at Sacred Heart PS)
Thursday 3rd September – Greater Western Lawn Bowls Championships
Friday 11th September - Winter Sport Round 5 (Year 5/6) against Colac South West
(at Sacred Heart PS)
Sports Students of the Week
Name: Peyton D (Year 6JF)
1. What sports do you play? I play netball and swimming.
2. What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is netball.
3. What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite position in netball is Goal Attack because I love shooting goals.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was scoring a goal from a very long distance and receiving medals for my achievements.
5. What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? I have improved my defending and shooting skills in netball.
6. Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting teams are Richmond and Essendon.
7. What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? Before a game, I put my hair up in a high ponytail and listen to music.
8. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coaches and teammates would describe me as determined, competitive, fair, and a good team player. They would also say I am a strong shooter in netball.
9. What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is fair and kind, shares the ball, works well as part of a team, and always displays good sportsmanship.
10. What advice would you give to someone starting your sport? Always try your best, work hard, encourage your teammates, and most importantly, have fun.
Name: Charlie L (Year 6SF)
1. What sports do you play? I play basketball.
2. What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite sport to play is basketball.
3. What’s your favourite position to play and why? My favourite position in basketball is defence because I enjoy stealing the ball from the opposition.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was scoring my first three-pointer in a basketball game.
5. What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? I have improved my shooting skills. I am more accurate and can score more points for my basketball team.
6. Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is the Los Angeles Lakers.
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 American basketball player Stephen Curry because he is a champion!
8. What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? Before a game, I make sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
9. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coaches and teammates would describe me as a great passer because my passes are accurate and I can hit my target well.
10. What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is fair, plays by the rules, and always shows respect to others.
Name: Bianca P (Year 5MC)
1. What sports do you play? I do dance.
2. What has been your favourite sport to play? My favourite activity is dance.
3. What’s your favourite type of dance and why? My favourite type of dance is ballet.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was scoring my first goal in soccer.
5. What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? The skill I have improved the most is my shooting in soccer. I am becoming more accurate and scoring more goals.
6. Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is São Paulo FC.
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 Cristiano Ronaldo because he is my favourite soccer player and a champion.
8. What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? Before a game, I like to drink a bottle of Gatorade.
9. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coaches and teammates would describe me as energetic, fun, and always enthusiastic.
10. What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is respectful, encourages their teammates, and shows respect to the opposition.
Name: Beau S (Year 4JT)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are football, soccer, tennis, basketball and cricket.
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 the forward line because I love trying to kick goals.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was kicking goals for my team and helping set up goals for my teammates.
5. What skills do you think you’ve improved the most? The skills I have improved the most are my marking and kicking accuracy in football.
6. Who is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sporting team is the Australian Socceroos. They are a fantastic team and have been doing well on the international stage.
7. If you could play sport with any famous athlete, who would it be? If I could play sport with any famous athletes, I would choose soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
8. What’s your pre-game routine or lucky habit? Before a game, I like to warm up and eat a good breakfast so I am ready to play.
9. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and teammates would describe me as a helpful team player. They would say I am good at defending in football and can kick the ball accurately to my teammates.
10. What makes a good sportsperson? A good sportsperson is someone who is helpful, encourages others, and doesn't brag about how good they are.
Thanks Nicole Lynch