From the Sports Desk...

On Monday 19th February 29 selected Donvale Students will be participating in the District Swimming Carnival at Doncaster Aquarena.   We wish them luck as they compete.  Two of those students (Cody and Eleanor), are also participating in a super swim fundraiser and we applaud them for using their swimming talents to help provide for others.  We love seeing our Donvale students display our school values of compassion and responsibility.  Read on to find out more regarding their efforts and where you can help.

Super Swim Heroes

In February 2024, Eleanor M & Cody C from grade 6 are taking part in Super Swim to raise funds for the Starlight Children's Foundation. Did you know that every minute of every day a sick child is admitted to hospital in Australia? They would love your support so if you can, please sponsor them to help them reach their fundraising goal and brighten the lives of sick kids in hospital. Thank you!

https://superswim.org.au/cody-eleanor 

This term in PE and Sport

Foundation

Students in Foundation have a gentle introduction to Physical Education, focussing on the three categories of fundamental movement and gross motor skills; including body management skills, locomotor skills and object control skills. They will participate in minor games and learn about body awareness in group activities. 

Year 1/2

Students in 1/2 will refine and display further control of their fundamental and gross movement skills with more accurate object control and participation in team games.  They will be participating in game play through minor and modified games, developing skills across various sports.  There will be a further focus on good sportsmanship, fair play and resilience. 

Year 3/4

This term year 3/4’s are focussing on ball skills, including throwing, catching, bowling and introduced to different styles of sports.  They will primarily focus on striking and fielding sports this term, with a strong emphasis on softball.  There will be a focus on sportsmanship, fair play and the ability to display resilience in PE classes.  There will also be a brief review of some athletics events, the skills required for them and how they compare to the body movement used in other sport specific activities.  

Year 5/6 

This term year 5/6’s are focussing on ball skills, including throwing, catching, bowling and kicking in preparation for their Interschool Sports.  They will focus a bit on soccer this term with some external coaches coming in to take sessions.  There will be a strong focus on sportsmanship, displaying the school values and the ability to display resilience in PE classes and at sporting events.  There will also be a brief review of some athletics events, the skills required for them and how they compare to the body movement used in other sport specific activities.   Students will also participate in chosen sports for the district interschool sport round robin days.