Junior Sport
Division Swimming Competition
Year 4-6 students were selected to participate in the Mooroolbark District Swim Trials held on Monday 21 February. Of our group of 12, 10 managed to qualify for the Yarra Division Swimming Competition by finishing first or second in their race. A sensational effort!
Those students included:
| Age | Student | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Year Olds | Shazia Geisler | 1st in Freestyle and Butterfly |
| Alice Zheng | 1st in Breaststroke and 2nd in Butterfly | |
| Tahlia McInnes | 2nd in Freestyle and Backstroke | |
| Evie Ryder | 1st in Backstroke | |
| 11 Year Olds | Lincoln Johnston | 1st in Backstroke and 2nd in Freestyle |
| Joe Powell | 1st in Breaststroke and Freestyle | |
| Leah Chen | 2nd in Freestyle and Backstroke | |
| Imogen Ryder | 3rd in Freestyle | |
| 12/13 Year Olds | Elvin Pan | 1st in Freestyle and Breaststroke |
| Elizabeth Pham | 1st in Freestyle and Backstroke | |
| Amelia McLeod | 1st in Butterfly and 2nd in Breaststroke |
Congratulations on your achievements. We eagerly await the Yarra Division Swimming Competition next week!
Year 4-6 House Swimming Competition
On Wednesday 23 February, students in Years 4 - 6 competed at the Junior School House Swimming Competition. With not a cloud in the sky, students participated in a range of individual and team events to earn points for their House.
The atmosphere was buzzing as students used chants and songs to earn precious House Spirit points for their total.
Champion Swimmers
The following students were awarded champion swimmers in their age for their outstanding results in individual races.
| Year Level | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Year 4 | Shazia Geisler (4N) | Lachie Weighell (4B) |
| Year 5 | Hannah Nelson (5M) | Joe Powell (5M) |
| Year 6 | Rachel Jansen (6G) | Elvin Pan (6G) |
Final Results
| House | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Gibeon Warriors (Red) | 249 | 1st |
| Tabor Trojans (White) | 223 | 2nd |
| Zion Crusaders (Blue) | 212 | 3rd |
Congratulations to all students for your efforts in participation and well done to our House Captains who helped to contribute to the positive tone of the day!
Term 1 Junior Sport Dates
TERM 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Details |
| 28 Feb | Yarra Division Swimming | Aquanation – Ringwood |
| 4 Mar | Round 3 Interschool Sports | Playing at Oxley vs Billanook College 9.00am-11.00am |
| 11 Mar | Round 4 Interschool Sports | Playing at Kilsyth PS and Gladesville PS 9.00am-11.00am |
| 18 Mar | Round 5 Interschool Sports | Playing at Lilydale PS 9.00am-11.00am |
| 22 Mar | Y3-6 House Athletics Comp | Oxley Christian College All Day |
| 25 Mar | Eastern Metropolitan Region Swimming | Aquanation – Ringwood |
| 25 Mar | Round 6 Interschool Sports | Playing at Manchester PS 9.00am-11.00am |
| 1 Apr | Round 7 Interschool Sports | Playing at Oxley vs Victoria Rd PS 9.00am-11.00am |
| 8 Apr | Round 8 Interschool Sports | Playing at Oxley vs Chirnside Park 9.00am-11.00am |
Joshua Gaschk
Junior School Sport Teacher