PE News....
Upcoming Sporting Dates
- Palmers Gymnastics (Fdn)- Wednesday June 10th, 17th
- Palmers Gymnastics (Yr 2 & Yr 1)- Thursday June 11th, 18th
- Divisional Soccer (Yr 6 only) - Wednesday June 10th
- High Jump (Yr 3-6) & 1500m (Yr 4-6) day at school - Tuesday July 23rd *Note this is only for those wishing to take part.
- State Cross Country (Melbourne) - Thursday 16th July (for Yr 4-6's qualifying on from the regional cross country)
- Divisional Football (Yr 6 only) - Tuesday July 21st
- School Athletics Sports (Yr 3-6’s) - Friday July 24th
- Divisional Girls & Boys Netball (Yr 6 only) - Wednesday July 29th
- Catholic Athletics (students qualifying on from our school sports) - Thursday 20th August
- Divisional Basketball (Yr 6 only) - TBC
- Divisional Athletics (Yr 4-6's qualifying on from the Catholics sports) - Monday 14th September
Divisional Cross Country
On Friday 22 May, our Cross Country students headed off to the Bendigo racecourse to compete in the divisional cross country. All children are to be congratulated on their efforts, and for representing our school so wonderfully.
We had many outstanding performances, and a huge 18 students qualified for Regional Cross Country. To do so, they needed to be in the top 12 place getters in the blue group (noting 9-year-olds do not move on). We also had several students just miss the top 12, we hope they keep at it and go again next year!
We would also like to recognise the outstanding leadership shown by our Cross Country Captains, Lotti Childs, and Quade Baker. Unfortunately, both were unable to compete due to injury, but despite their own disappointment, they understood that their role was about much more than running.
Throughout the day, they rallied around their teammates, assisted with warm-ups, helped calm nerves before races, celebrated successes, and supported those who may not have achieved the result they were hoping for. Their encouragement, positivity, and leadership were invaluable to the team.
Sport provides wonderful opportunities for young people to step up as leaders, and Lotti and Quade embraced that responsibility with maturity and enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school. Well done, Lotti and Quade!
Finally, a big thanks to Paul again for his assistance in the lead up and for taking the time to come along and support our students at the cross country, Paul was gently giving out encouragement as our students turned for home, I’m sure it gave them a really positive boost.
| Blue Group Top 12 Individual Results | |
|---|---|
9yr Boys 3rd – Oscar Ring 4th – Leo Mangan 9th – Harry Brown | 9yr Girls 3rd – Sophie Coultas 6th – Ruby Svensen 11th – Luca Meyer |
10yr Boys 1st – Gus Arundell 5th – Spencer Pearce 12th – Ned Anderson | 10yr Boys 2nd – Hazel McDermott 6th – Fleur Muling 11th – Charlie Rodda |
11yr Girls 3rd – Ada Emmerson 4th – Airlie Intamanon 8th – Audrey Brown | |
12/13yr Girls 4th – Eadie Willis 6th – Adele McKinley 10th – Leticia Bulota | 12/13yr Boys 1st – Josh Rodda 2nd – Henry Harrington 7th – Max Nielsen 8th – James Shadbolt |
| Red Group Top 3 Individual Results | |
|---|---|
10yr Girls 1st – Billie Prowse 2nd – Stella Harrington 3rd – Ruby Hicks | 10yr Boys 1st – Ollie Fitzgerald 2nd – Billy Barnes |
11yr Girls 1st – Lucy Fidler | 11yr Boys 1st – Kai Mitchell 3rd – Beau Wright |
12/13yr Girls 1st – Pippa Fishley 2nd – Eloise Rodda 3rd – Poppy Baker | 12/13yr Boys 1st – Aiden McDermott 2nd – Leo Mason 3rd – Jenson Chambers |
Team Event Age Group Winners
This event recognises team performance, where students compete in colour groups and their individual placings are combined. The school with the lowest overall total- reflecting the strongest collective results across all age groups wins the award.
We were thrilled to take out a number of these team awards! Leading into the event, we spoke to the students about the importance of giving their best effort all the way to the finish line, regardless of their position. Every place counts, and each student’s effort contributes to their team’s overall success. It was fantastic to see this message embraced so strongly on the day.
9yr girls blue group – Sophie Coultas, Ruby Severson, Luca Meyer, Maddy Gleeson, Charlotte Delaney
9ys boys blue group – Oscar Ring, Leo Mangan, Harry Brown, Jimmy Donat, Kade Jones
10ys girls blue group – Hazel McDermott, Fleur Muling, Charlie Rodda, Louise Doyle, Finley McMillan
10yr boys blue group – Gus Arundell, Spencer Pearce, Ned Anderson, Jack Mummery, Archie Stagg
11yr girls blue group – Ada Emerson, Airlie Intamanon, Audrey Brown, Adelaide Ciancio, Daphane Shackcloth
12/13yr girls blue group – Eadie Willis, Adele McKinley, Leticia Bulota, Bella Hope, Macy Macumber
12/13yr boys blue group – Josh Rodda, Henry Harrington, Max Nielsen, James Shadbolt, Xavier Connolly, Tim Jennings
10yr girls red group – Billie Prowse, Stella Harrington, Ruby Hicks, Primrose Lyons, Ivy McSwain
10yr boys red group – Ollie Fitzgerald, Billy Barnes, Alby Pearce, Jack Fishley, Harvey Taffe
11yr girls red group – Lucy Fidler, Samantha Perry, Aaliyah O’Meara, Jasmine Marshall, Ruby Grinton, Isla Nicholson
11yr boys red group – Kai Mitchell, Beau Wright, Finn Dubyna, Riley Djuric, Harvey Edgley
12/13yr girls red group – Pippa Fishley, Eloise Rodda, Poppy Baker
12/13yr boys red group – Aiden McDermott, Leo Mason, Jenson Chambers, Tom Mason, Noah McGovern
We are continually proud of our students, for the effort and attitude they bring, but more so for the way they look out for each other. It was an absolute joy to watch them get around each other from marshalling, to making sure all their teammates were placed well at the start line, but the absolute highlight was seeing students eyes light up as they saw teammates who crossed the line and placed high enough to progress! Genuine happiness for each other. A big thank you also to our wonderful staff for supporting the students so beautifully as always.
Below is a link to further photos from the Divisional Cross Country
Divisional Cross Country - Captains write-up
On Friday 22nd of May, Quade and I where privileged to be able to go to the Divisional Cross Country to help support all the incredible kids who participated in the race. It was a nice sunny day, and we really enjoyed looking out for all the kids and encouraging them as they ran.
A special thankyou to Mrs Zealley, for supporting us and organising our name tags for the event, Paul for his coaching expertise and support and Mrs Coates for her coaching and organisation of the event.
By Lotti Childs and Quade Baker- Cross Country Captains
Regional Cross Country
On Tuesday, 18 students travelled to St Arnaud to compete in the Regional Cross Country Championships. Our students represented the school with pride, demonstrating outstanding effort, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the day.
While there were many fantastic individual performances, what stood out most was the way our students supported and encouraged one another. Whether they were racing or cheering from the sidelines, they celebrated each other's achievements and created a positive team atmosphere.
We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them, especially our Captain - Lotti, who stayed all day to be there for the team!
Results
- 12/13-year girls - 2nd Eadie Willis
- 12/13 year girls - 3rd Lotti Childs
- 12/13-year girls - 13th Leticia Bulota
- 12/13 year girls - 16th Adele McKinley
- 12/13 year boys - 1st Josh Rodda
- 12/13 year boys - 6th Henry Harrington
- 12/13 year boys - 16th Max Nielsen
- 12/13 year boys - 17th James Shadbolt
- 12/13 year boys - 43rd Nash McMaster
- 11 year girls - 2nd Ada Emmerson
- 11 year girls - 4th Airlie Intamanon
- 11 year girls - 10th Audrey Brown
- 10 year boys - 1st Gus Arundell
- 10 year boys - 4th Spencer Pearce
- 10 year boys - 13th Ned Anderson
- 10 year girls - 3rdHazel McDermott
- 10 year girls- 17th Fleur Muling
- 10 year girls- 33rd Charlie Rodda
Congratulations to Eadie, Lotti, Josh, Henry, Ada, Airlie, Audrey, Gus, Spencer and Hazel on their outstanding top 10 finishes at the Regional Cross Country Championships.
We wish them all the very best as they prepare to compete at the State Championships!
Past students success
In the Secondary competition, team awards are presented, and it was particularly special to see the Year 7 winning team made up entirely of students from our school last year. We love to see it!
It was also wonderful to see them offering tips on the course, along with encouragement and support for our current students.
We really value that sense of care and responsibility they showed in supporting their younger peers. It highlights the strong culture we have at St Francis, one that clearly stays with students even as they move into secondary school.
Thank you, girls.
Regional Cross Country - Captains write-up
On Tuesday the 2nd of June, I went to the Regional Cross Country to support all the amazing runners and compete in their 2km & 3km races. It was a cold and rainy day, but we still had lots of fun.
After my race, I really enjoyed cheering on all the younger students in their races. Everybody ran and competed so beautifully. Thank you to Mrs Coates & Paul for all their outstanding effort in coaching us. We can’t thank you enough.
By Lotti Childs and Quade Baker- Cross Country Captains
SSV AFL Trials
We had Eadie Willis, Albie Tyler and Lotti Childs represent the school at the SSV Girls AFL trials over the past few weeks. The girls gave their absolute best efforts, showing great determination, skill and sportsmanship throughout the process. We are incredibly proud of all three girls and the way they represent themselves and our school. We know you all relished in the opportunity and will be better players for it- well done!
SSV Soccer Trials
Last Friday, three of our students traveled to Melbourne to participate in the SSV Soccer Trials. All three competed exceptionally well against some very strong competition - Ryder Singh, Jenson Chambers, and Logan Chambers.
Congratulations to Jenson Chambers, who has progressed to the next stage of trials. We wish Jenson all the best in his next-level trial tomorrow.
We also wish Amelia Cousins all the best as she attends her first trial today.
Well done to all four students on this fantastic achievement and for representing our school so strongly.
State Relays- Little Athletics
Congratulations to two of our students who represented Bendigo Little Athletics at the State Relay Championships over the weekend.
Sophie Coultas and Luca Meyer, alongside their teammate Sienna, competed strongly and achieved an outstanding 9th place in the state.
A fantastic effort by all three girls- Well done.
PE Awards
Each assembly week, we present a tuck shop award.
The criterion for receiving these awards is very straightforward. Students demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, effort, and attitude will be the prime candidates for these awards.
Congratulations:
- Lachlan McCormick
- Will Clarke
- Tim Jennings
You will receive these awards at the next assembly.
Sporting News:Parents, if you have sporting news that should be shared in the newsletter, please send through a write up and picture to: dcoates@sfstrathfieldsaye.catholic.edu
Other important dates in 2026
Swimming
Junior Swimming: Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4, Thursday 5, Friday 6 Nov
Cross Country
Division Cross Country (Year 3-6’s): Friday 22 May
Regional Cross Country (St Arnaud): Tuesday 2 June
State Cross Country (Melbourne): Thursday 16 July
Athletics
School Athletics Sports (3-6’s): Friday 24 July
Catholic Athletics Championship: TBC
Divisional Athletics Championship: Monday 14 Sept
Regional Athletics Championship: Monday 12 Oct
School Athletic Sports (Fdn- Year 2) on the oval 9.15-11am: Friday 30 Oct
State Athletics Championship (Melbourne): Thursday 5 Nov
Sporting News
Parents, if you have sporting news that should be shared in the newsletter, please send through a completed write up and picture to:
Danielle Coates - PE Coordinator
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