SPORTS NEWSLETTER
Sports days for Classes
It is very important that children wear their sports uniform on their dedicated sports day and bring a drink bottle (or two on the hot days).
The Fastest Class Challenge
The whole school will compete to see which class is the fastest by running as many laps as possible in 5 minutes. The 5 minutes running time will take place any time during the day. This competition will take place for two weeks (10 days). It will commence on Monday February 27th and finish on Friday 10th March. The winning class will be presented with ‘The Fastest Class’ trophy.
Team Vic State Team Trials
Registrations are now open for any child (12 years and under) who would like to try out for the Victorian State Teams. The School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic representative program provides a development platform for Victorian students to challenge themselves against Australia’s best school aged athletes across numerous sports at the annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships. SSV coordinate the selection process for Team Vic teams in partnership with relevant state sporting organisations.
Please read the Team Vic Information Sheet before registering. This document contains important information on the SSV Team Vic Program, in relation to eligibility, registration, multiclass, selection, participation costs and financial assistance.
View up-to-date information regarding 2023 Sport & Registration Dates. (All found on the SSV website).
Please see the new Team Vic Principal Endorsement Sheet process for the following teams in 2023:
- Australian Football 12 Years & Under Boys (Closes on Wednesday 1st March, 2023)
- Basketball 12 Years & Under Girls/Boys (Closes on Wednesday 1st March, 2023)
- Football (Soccer) 12 Years & Under Boys (Closes on Wednesday 1st March, 2023)
- Netball 12 Years & Under Girls (Closes on Wednesday 1st March, 2023)
Children are reminded that the skills required for these teams must be exceptional. It is not a ‘Come and Try’ system. Children are required to check with the school principal or sports teacher for endorsement to go to the trials.
Registrations for interest can be found at https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic.
Colac Primary Lawn Bowls Practise
The children in Year 5 and 6 who will be representing Sacred Heart at the Colac Primary Schools Lawn Bowls Championships will be travelling to the Colac Bowling Club (near the lake) for a practise roll this Friday 24th February. The bus will leave Sacred Heart at
11:00am and return at 12.45pm.
(Permissions will be forwarded through PAM at a later date)
Colac Primary Lawn Bowls Tournament
Good luck to the children in Year 5 and 6 who are representing Sacred Heart at the Colac Primary Schools Lawn Bowls Championships on Monday 27th February at the Colac Bowling Club (near the lake). Children will travel by bus to this event. The bus will be leaving at 9:30am and returning at 2:30pm. Children will need to wear their sports uniform and hat, bring along their fruit, snacks, lunch and drink bottle.
(Permissions will be forwarded through PAM at a later date)
Sacred Heart Swimming Sports Years 4-6 (note change of date)
The Sacred Heart Swimming sports will take place on Thursday 23rd February at Blue Water Fitness Centre. All children from Years 4-6 have the opportunity to participate in this event. The swimming sports will start at 9.45 am and finish at 1:15pm. Children will walk to Bluewater.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM)
A big thank you to the parents who offered to help on the day at the swimming sports.
A reminder to helpers, you must hold a current ‘Working With Children Check’ and the school office has sighted and entered your details.
Assistance is needed with timing the swimming races, place-getting, recording results etc.
Football Clinics
On Wednesday 8th March, children in Years 1 and 2 will participate in a football clinic organised by AFL Barwon. Children will need to wear their sports uniform on this day and may also like to wear a football jumper. Football boots are not required.
Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival
The Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival will take place on Friday 10th March at Colac Central Reserve. All children from Years 3-6 have the opportunity to participate in this event. It will include many of the track and field activities including High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, 100m, 200m, Relays etc. The sports will start at approximately 9:40am and finish at 1:20pm. Children will walk to the Central Reserve. Children may still have a lunch order on this day.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM)
Important Dates
Thursday 23rd February – Sacred Heart Swimming Sports Years 4-6 (Bluewater)
Friday 24th February – Lawn Bowls Practise (Lake Bowling Club)
Monday 27th February - Colac Primary Lawn Bowls Tournament (Lake Bowling Club)
Tuesday 7th March – Colac Division Tennis Trials (Colac Lawn Courts)
Wednesday 8th March – Football Clinics for Years 1/2
Friday 10th March – Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival Years 3-6 (Colac Central Reserve)
Tuesday 14th March – Greater Western Swimming Championships (Horsham)
Thursday 16th March – Golf Lesson No. 1 for Years 5/6
Tuesday 28th March – Year 3/4 Netball Skills session with Maddie Oakley (Eastern Reserve)
Wednesday 29th March – Greater Western Lawn Bowls (Ararat)
Thursday 30th March – Colac Division Athletics (Central Reserve)
Friday 31st March – Greater Western Tennis (Ballarat)
Friday 31st March – Golf Lesson No. 2 for Years 5/6
Thursday 6th April - Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Stella Foley (Yr. 6 TR)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? Basketball is my favourite sport because it is fun and I love playing it.
2. What is your best sporting moment? When I won the cross country race with only one shoe on!
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My speed makes me a good athlete. I am also a fair athlete, but competitive.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I have fun.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Scarlett Gibson Why are they your favourite? Because she is a very fair player and always goes out without an argument.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Colac Tigers A Grade Netball Team.
Name: Ollie Inguanti (Yr. 6 KT)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sport is soccer because it is a good sport to play.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment was when I kicked 4 goals in a soccer match.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? I have good skills in soccer because I have played for four years.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is good fun and the exercise is good for you.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Stella Folley Why are they your favourite? Because she is a very fast runner.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Alvie Football/Netball Club
Name: Gemma Parker (Yr. 5 JT)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sports to play are netball and dance. I love them both because they challenge me in different ways.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment is when I won second place in my first dance competition.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My strengths in dancing is that I am able to pick up any choreography really quick.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it keeps me fit, which is important to me.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Simone Biles who is an American artistic gymanst. Why are they your favourite? Simone is an amazing gymnast and she has won seven Olympic medals.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Geelong Cats
Name: Silas Walsh (YR. 5 JT)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? Basketball is my favourite sport because it is a great team game.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment was when I shot a 3 pointer in basketball.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My strengths in sport are my athleticism, my speed and the strength in my body.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I can play with my friends.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? LeBron James, who is an NBA basketball player. Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite player because he is a very good athlete.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.
Thanks Nicole Lynch