District Athletics

District Athletics:

Congratulations to our squad of 71 students who competed at the District Athletics last Thursday in East Burwood. We had students run, jump, hurdle and throw their way to some impressive results. Conditions were tough with on and off rain and no shelter but the students showed great resilience and persistence to give it their all. Our school placed 2nd over all and we have 15 students progressing through to Division, which is in week 1 of Term 4. I would also like to thank the teachers and parent volunteers who assisted on the day to make the event run smoothly.

Students competing at the next level:

12 Year Age Group:

Lily 6KF – 2nd in 800m & Triple Jump

Alex 6KF– 1st in High Jump & 2nd in 100m

11 Year Age Group:

Kirana 5SH - 1st in 100m

Tillie 5WS - 2nd in Discus

Riley 5JK – 1st in 800m, 1500m & 4x100m Relay

Will 5WS – 2nd in 1500m

Charlie 5LC – 1st in 4x100m Relay

Darcy 5WS – 1st in Shotput

Josh 5JK – 1st in Triple Jump & 4x100m Relay

Kai 5JK - 1st in Discus & 4 x 100m Relay

10 Year Age Group:

Tayla 4LJ – 1st in Long Jump (MC) & 100m (MC)

Olivia 3LP - 1st in 1500m

Abigail 4DB - 1st in 80m Hurdles

Jenson 4LJ - 2nd in High Jump

Harry 4RB - 2nd in Shot Put

Girls Basketball Clinic:

Last week, Basketball Victoria ran clinics for our middle and senior female students during Friday Sport with the aim of encouraging more female participation in sport. This was a great opportunity and a highly engaging clinic, where students challenged their reaction, speed, dribbling, passing and shooting skills.

Prep-2 House Cross Country:

The Prep – 2 House Cross Country is coming up early in Term 4 (Wednesday 28th October, Week 4). It has been wonderful to see so many students attending Running Club to help increase their fitness and prepare themselves for the distance. In order for this event to run smoothly, we require the help of volunteers to assist with course checkpoints, handing out finishing tags, lining students up etc. If you are able to assist for the morning, please email laura.yorke@education.vic.gov.au. please note: I will be on Long Service Leave week 9 & 10.

Time: 9:15-11:30am

Dress Code: Students wear their house colours and appropriate footwear

Schedule:

Age Group	Distance	Race time approx.
Year 2 boys	1500m	9:25am
Year 2 girls	1500m	9:40am
Year 1 boys	1500m	9:55am
Year 1 girls	1500m	10:10am
Prep boys	1000m	10:25am
Prep girls	1000m	10:40am

Please note: This is a guide as we are always unsure how long it will take for the last runner to finish the previous race.

Please see course map if you would like to practice over the holidays.

A compass event will be posted early next term for families to consent to.

Year 3 Bike Ed:

An exciting program begins next term for the year 3’s, which is Bike Ed. A compass event will be sent out to families with further information but can we please ask parents to check your child’s bike and helmet to make sure it is safe to wear and ride. We do have a set of school bikes and helmets to assist with those who may not have a bike. Can you please notify your classroom teacher if your child will require the use of a school bike and/or helmet.

We hope you are able to find some time over the holidays to ride your bike ready, for our first practical lesson in week 2. This will help build confidence in your child as the main focus of the program is about education and road safety rather than the teachers, teaching students how to ride a bike. We would greatly appreciate your support with preparing your child in being able to ride a pedal bike without training wheels.

Laura Yorke & Jarrod Butcher 🙂

Year 4 Production

Next Week is the BIG Week!