Sports Newsletter
Tenpin Bowling
Well done to our Year 3 students who participated in Tenpin Bowling at the Colac Tenpin Bowling Centre. It was fantastic to see the children having a go at this new skill, whilst dancing and singing to the disco tunes supplied by the Centre. A big thankyou to (past students) Luke and Elliott for making this such a wonderful and fun filled experience for the children. We will definitely be back again!
This is a great activity for all our school families to engage in. A big thank you to the parents who assisted on the day. Fun was had by all.
Regional Lawn Bowls
The Regional Lawn Bowls Final is getting closer and our three winning teams are in training. The Regional event will take place on Wednesday 4th September at the Sebastopol Bowling Club, Ballarat. We will travel by bus to this event. The bus will leave Sacred Heart gym carpark at 8:00pm and return at 3:45pm. Students will need to wear their sports uniform and bring along their school hat, sunscreen, snacks, fruit, lunch and water bottle.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Colac Girls Cricket
The Colac Cricket Association are offering the girls a 6 week cricket program commencing on Monday 26th August from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.
More details attached (please see flyer on Community page of newsletter).
Colac Division Golf Tournament
Good luck to the students who signed up for the Colac Division Golf Tournament this Friday 30th August at the Colac Golf Club. The day will commence at 9:15am and finish at 1:15pm. Students will travel by bus to this event. Students will need to wear their sports uniform, their school hat, snacks, fruit and drink bottle. A big thank you to the parents/grandparents who have offered to walk around the course with the golf students. Could all helpers please make sure the office has a copy of your current Working With Children Check.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Winter Sport – Round 3
This Friday 30th August our Year 5 and 6 students will compete against Colac Primary School in Round 4 of the Winter Sport Competition. This will take place at Sacred Heart. The sports offered by are Football, Netball, Soccer, Badminton, Table Tennis and Hot Shot Tennis.
Students will need to wear their sports uniform and bring along the appropriate uniform for their selected sport. Drink bottles will also be needed. Students can still have a lunch order on this day.
AFL 9’s Football
The two Sacred Heart Black Teams (boys/girls) who were the winners at the Colac Division AFL 9’s Competition will progress to the Greater Western Regional Final on Wednesday 11th September at Victoria Park, Ballarat. We wish both teams all the best.
(More information will be sent out via PAM)
State Netball Finals
Congratulations to our Boys netball team that have qualified to compete in the State Netball Championships on Wednesday 18th September at Waverley Netball Centre. The boys will travel by bus to this event. Parent/guardians/grandparents are welcome to travel on the bus to this event.
(More information will be sent out via PAM closer to the date).
Important Dates
Netball Victoria School Championships Finals – Tuesday 27th August (Melbourne)
Colac Golf Tournament – Friday 30th August (Colac Golf Club)
Winter Sport Yr 5/6 (Sacred Heart v’s Colac PS) – Friday 30th August (Sacred Heart)
Greater Western Lawn Bowls – Wednesday September 4th (Sebastopol)
Greater Western AFL 9’s Regional Final – Wednesday 11th September (Ballarat)
Winter Sport Yr 5/6 (Sacred Heart v’s Colac South West) – Friday 13th September (Sacred Heart)
State Boys Netball Finals – Wednesday 18th September (Melbourne)
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Jack Whelan (Yr 6LG)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are motorcross, football and fishing.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is football.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Football is my favourite sport because I like being part of a team.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I played in the winning grand final for football.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is that I love to exercise and keep fit.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I get to play with my mates and be part of a team.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Bailey Smith.
8. Why are they your favourite? Bailey Smith is my favourite player because he plays for the Bulldogs and he is very good at football.
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 will try very hard when I am motivated.
Name: Natalie Farquharson (Yr 6KT)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are netball, cricket and badminton.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is netball.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Netball is my favourite sport because I love passing a ball and playing with my team mates.
4. What is your proudest sporting moment? My proudest sporting moment was when I got a vote in Saturday morning netball.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is my stamina and my fitness levels. I am able to run up and down the court at a very good pace.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I like keeping fit, I like playing with my friends and it gives me something to do.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is “Any Melbourne Vixens netball player”.
8. Why are they your favourite? The Melbourne Vixens team are my favourite because they inspire me to be a better netballer.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is the Melbourne Vixens.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? My coach and team mates would say that I am fast, inspirational and very entertaining.
Name: Zoe Medley (Yr 5RO)
1. What sports do you play? The sports I play are horse riding and running.
2. Which sport is your favourite to play? My favourite sport to play is horse riding.
3. Why is this your favourite sport? Horse riding is my favourite sport because it is a challenging, but it makes me feel calm and relaxed.
4. What is your proudest moment? My proudest moment was when I won a trophy in horse riding.
5. What are your strengths that help you with sport? My strengths in sport is that I am a good sport and my legs are very strong.
6. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and engaging.
7. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is my brother.
8. Why are they your favourite? My brother is my favourite sports person because he is very good at sport and he helps me to learn different skills.
9. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite sports team is South Colac.
10. How would your coaches and teammates describe you? Coaches and teammates would say that I am a good sport and that I am funny and kind.
Healthy Lunch Box Recipe
Fruity muffins
12 servings
20m preparation
3.5 serves of fruit
20m cooking
Ingredients:
olive or canola oil spray
11⁄2 cups whole meal flour
1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1⁄2 cup bran
1⁄2 cup rolled oats
1⁄2 cup sultanas
1 medium apple, core removed and diced, skin left on
3⁄4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200 ̊C (180 ̊C fan forced).
2. Lightly spray muffin tins with oil or line with paper cases.
3. Sift flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl, returning the husk remaining in the sieve to the bowl.
4. Add sugar, bran, oats, sultanas and apple and mix until well combined.
5. Place buttermilk, egg and mashed bananas in a bowl and mix with a fork.
6. Pour banana mixture into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
7. Spoon into prepared muffin pan.
8. Bake until firm (15 minutes for mini muffins or 20 minutes for larger ones). You’ll know they are ready when a knife can be inserted into the centre and comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool in tin for 5 minutes then turn onto a wire rack.
Thanks, Nicole Lynch