Foundation

The Foundation cohort began the term by developing their soccer skills, with a particular focus on learning how to kick the ball using the inside of their foot. Students practised their kicking technique through a series of partner drills, aiming to pass the ball with control and accuracy. They also played fun kicking games that encouraged them to focus on correct foot placement and body positioning when striking the ball. The session allowed them to build confidence in their ability to kick effectively while also developing teamwork skills.

Quotes:

FC:

Isaac: I like kicking the soccer ball!

Olivia: I love kicking!

Year 1

Year 1 students were introduced to two key basketball skills – chest passing and dribbling. They explored how to use both hands to control the basketball while moving, learning to keep the ball low and close to their body to maintain control. Students practised chest passes with partners, focusing on using correct hand positioning and stepping towards their target for accuracy. To finish the lesson, students participated in small group activities that combined passing and dribbling, helping them to apply these new skills in a fun and interactive way.

Quotes:

1A:

Darcie: It's fun, I tried my best!

Nora: It's hard but we have to try our best and not give up!

Sophia: It's amazing and good because I’ve practised this before!

Year 2

Year 2 students worked on developing their overarm throwing technique. They practised in pairs, aiming for accuracy and power, and were encouraged to step forward with their opposite foot when throwing. The highlight of the session was a game called Stump Destroy, where students aimed to knock over cricket stumps by throwing from different distances. This game encouraged them to combine power with accuracy while working with a partner or small group to achieve a common goal. Students showed improvement in their coordination and ability to adjust their throws to hit the target.

Quotes:

2C

Tiare: It’s fun, I like it!

Indianna: It’s really fun to try to throw tennis balls because they’re tiny.

Nisa: It’s fun and it’s complicated, it’s hard to throw towards the right place.

Year 3

Year 3 students were introduced to AFL football this week, with a focus on two essential skills – handballing and marking. They practised handballing to targets and to moving partners, aiming to hit the ball cleanly with their hands while keeping control. Students also learned basic marking techniques, concentrating on how to position their bodies and use their hands to safely catch the ball. To conclude the session, students played the Climb the Ladder handball game, which challenged their accuracy and teamwork as they worked together to progress up the ladder.

Quotes:

3B:

Sia: It's easy, it’s pretty nice!

Hayley: It’s hard, but fun!

Rohaan: It’s really fun for the first time I’ve ever experienced it.

Noah: football is easy, it’s fun!

Year 4

Year 4 students focused on soccer and the introduction of gameplay strategies to improve their understanding of team play. Through activities like Cone Soccer and Team Cone Soccer, they learned how to pass and move into space, create scoring opportunities, and work together as a team. The games encouraged students to communicate and make quick decisions, all while refining their passing, dribbling, and defensive skills. These sessions are helping the cohort to build a deeper understanding of soccer tactics and how to apply them in game scenarios.

Quotes:

Marina: It's a fun sport!

Seth: It's fun!

Ali: It's really fun and people are having fun!

Bella: Playing soccer and PE makes me happy when I’m in a bad mood, it’s fun and joyful

Year 5

Year 5 students began their Hot Shots Tennis unit, which aims to introduce them to the fundamentals of the game through fun, modified activities. Students learned about and practised the drop serve, forehand strike, and backhand strike. They worked on rallying with a partner, focusing on controlling the ball over the net and positioning themselves correctly on the court. Small tennis games allowed students to begin applying their skills in match-like situations, helping them to understand the flow of a tennis game while building confidence with each stroke.

Quotes:

5A

Zander: Tennis is fun, but it’s hard and I find it fun because it challenges me

Manvitha: It looks easy but it’s hard!

Ian: It’s really fun and it’s really competitive.

Kirat: It’s really fun!

Year 6

Year 6 students started their basketball unit by revising their fundamental skills, including shooting and dribbling. They worked on controlling the ball while dribbling and using proper technique when taking set shots. The highlight of the session was a fast-paced relay shooting race, where students combined speed, accuracy, and teamwork to complete the challenge. This activity allowed students to showcase what they remembered about basketball from previous years, while also identifying areas for improvement as they prepare for more advanced gameplay in the coming weeks.

Quotes:

6D

Hammed: I enjoyed dribbling. It was really good!

6C

Cooper: I enjoyed it, I had fun.

Adrian: It was good, it was fun, I enjoyed dribbling. Mr. Perkins taught us how to dribble with our eyes focused forward to help us with basketball games.

School Sport

CBS District Athletics Day – Coming Up this Term!

We are thrilled to announce that our CBS District Athletics Day is fast approaching and will take place on Tuesday, August 20th (Term 3, Week 6)!

This is an exciting opportunity for selected students in Years 3–6 to represent our school with pride as they compete against other local schools in a variety of track and field events. We’ve seen fantastic effort and sportsmanship from our students during our school-based athletics trials and we can’t wait to see them shine on the big stage.

Important Reminder for Parents/Carers:If your child has been selected to attend, please ensure you log in to Compass to provide payment and consent as soon as possible. This helps us confirm all entries and make sure everything is in place for a smooth and successful day.

Let’s get ready to cheer on our amazing athletes as they make our school proud!

Event list is below: congratulations to the following students for being selected to represent our school!

Note: Boys/girls for each event.

10 Years Discus: Anas Bakeer, Marina Shahla

Shot Put: Fletcher Mclean, Nina Jasser

Long Jump: Miles Bennett, Isabelle Ira

Triple Jump: Yigit (Ali) Akdogan, Marina Shahla

100m A: Benjamin Morrison, Avanya Saini

100m B: Zack Trieu, Agam Kandhali

200m A: Benjamin Morrison, Avanya Saini

200m B: Josiah Olorunnosola, Melissa Vang

800m: Miles Bennett, Nabil Jasser, Mara Atkinson, Nina Jasser

1500m: Nabil Jasser, Lal Bhandari, Ashley Knight, Heidi Knight

Relay boys: Benjamin Morrison, Miles Bennett, Zack Trieu, Josiah Olorunnosola

Relay girls: Avanya Saini, Agam Kandhali, Abigail Edmon, Melissa Vang

11 Years Discus: Jethro Olorunnisola, Jah-Highness Ifi

Shot Put: Jethro Olorunnisola, Christine Ehigamusoe

Long Jump: Levi Gordon, Alexis Masciadri

Triple Jump: Hussain Rizvi, Nia Thapa

100m A: Adrian Yang, Elyana Gada

100m B: Prish Sapkota, Emmerson Huxtable-Lawlor

200m A: Josh Farnfield, Jehansa De Silva Boralessa

200m B: Jagmanjeet Singh, Alexis Masciadri

800m: Brody Jeffery, Brodie Wieland, Jehansa De Silva Boralessa, Emmerson Huxtable-Lawlor

1500m: Brody Jeffery, Jagmanjeet Singh, Rylie Peachey, Elyana Gada

Relay boys: Adrian Yang, Jethro Olorunnisola, Prish Sapkota, Levi Gordon, Elyana Gada

Relay girls: Emmerson Huxtable-Lawlor, Jehansa De Silva Boralessa, Reema Obeid

12/13 Years Discus: Stephen McKay, Khloe Dimitriou Cardamone

Shot Put: Stephen McKay, Khloe Dimitriou Cardamone

Long Jump: Mason Tangitutu

Triple Jump: Jake Slater, Anastasia Barreca

100m A: Mason Tangitutu, Madi Bruni

100m B: Rami Dolmay, Bonniebelle Oshana

200m A: Elliot Mclean, Madi Bruni

200m B: Oliver Veleski, Bonniebelle Oshana

800m: Jake Slater, Balkeerat Chopra, Taylor Knight

1500m: Elliot Mclean, Taylor Knight, Rania Jasser

Relay boys: Mason Tangitutu, Rami Dolmay, Elliot Mclean, Jai Knight

Relay girls: Madi Bruni, Bonniebelle Oshana, Cianna Mann, Taylor Knight

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