SPORTS NEWSLETTER
Victoria Interschool Show jumping Championships
Good luck to River and Lotus Rothery who will be competing in the Victorian Interschool State Show jumping Championships over the school holidays, from the 14th -17th April, at Werribee Park. There will be over 500 riders participating in the many horse riding disciplines at this event. We hope the girls have a great time on their horses Banjo and Roland.
New Zealand Water Ski Racing AssociationTrans Tasman Challenge
Congratulation to Thea Anderson who will compete in the New Zealand Water Ski Racing AssociationTrans Tasman Challenge on Lake Taupo. This will take place on the 15th and 16th April. We wish Thea all the best.
Greater Western Tennis Championships
Well done to Jesse McCarthy and Jemma Howat who represented Colac Division at the Greater Western Tennis Championships last Friday at Hollioake Park in Ballarat. Unfortunately weather conditions were not ideal for outdoor tennis. Jesse won his first game of the day and Jemma was runner-up in the Grand-final. Jemma will now compete in the State Tennis Primary Girls State Finals at the Dendy Park Tennis Club on Monday 22nd May. We wish Jemma all the best.
Colac Division Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to all the Sacred Heart children who competed at the Colac Division Athletics Carnival last Thursday. Many children have qualified to compete at the Greater Western Athletics Championships in term four on Friday 6th October in Ballarat. A big thank you to the staff and parents who assisted on the day. Your help was greatly appreciated.
Golf Coaching Lessons
A big thank you to golf pro Michael Bainbridge for the fantastic golf lessons he offered our children in Years 5 and 6. A number of children have qualified for the Colac Division Golf Tournament on Thursday 26th October at the Colac Golf course.
Michael is also offering the MyGolf Program, starting on Tuesday 9th May from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Colac Golf Club. Children who participate will have a session once a week that runs for 60 minutes. Lessons are conducted in small groups and focus on giving participants plenty of opportunities to explore skills and to build confidence to hit the golf course. The program goes for seven weeks and will cost children $105. If you would like to register your child for the MyGolf Program you can use the following link https://www.golf.org.au?mygolf/facility/Colac+Golf+Club or contact Michael for any enquiries on 0411 957 898.
Greater Western Regional Lawn Bowls Championships
Tomorrow 5th April, the two Sacred Heart lawn bowls teams will travel to Ararat to play in the Greater Western Regional Lawn Bowls Championships. Children will need to wear their sports uniform and school hat, and bring along fruit, snacks, lunch and drink bottle. Children will travel by bus to this event. The bus will leave Sacred Heart (near the gym) at 7:15am and return at approximately 5:15pm. Parents/grandparents are welcome to travel on the bus if they would like to support this event. Good luck bowlers.
Swimming Lessons
In Term 2 students in Years 1 – Years 4 will attend swimming lessons at Heather’s Swim School. Children will need to bring (or wear their bathers), a towel, goggles etc. Children may wear their sports uniform on their allocated swimming day. We do need parent helpers to assist with the walking of children to the pool.
If you can help out, can you please indicate on the PAM permission form?
A reminder to helpers, you must hold a current ‘Working With Children Check’ and the school office has sighted and entered your details.
The swimming times for each class are as follows:
Tuesday - Year 3 MR (11:30am – 12:00pm), Year 3KM (12:00pm – 12:30pm), Year 4DC (12:30pm – 1:00pm), Year 4RS (1:00pm – 1:30pm), Year 4SF (1:30pm – 2:00pm),
Year 3AH (2:00pm – 2:30pm)
Wednesday - Year 1LC (12:00pm – 12:30pm), Year 2RB (12:30pm – 1:00pm), Year 1MD (1:00pm – 1:30pm), Year 2FM (1:30pm – 2:00pm),
Year 1MC (2:00pm –2:30pm)
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2
This Thursday 6th April, children from Foundation – Year 2 will participate in the Sacred Heart Junior Athletics Carnival. This will take place at Sacred Heart between recess and lunch time (11:45am – 1:20pm). The children will be involved in a number of sporting activities e.g. High Jump, Egg and Spoon Race, Sprints etc. Parents/Grandparents are welcome to watch their child/children participate. Our Year 6 students will be the leaders of the activities on the day.
Students will need to wear their sports uniform and bring along a drink bottle.
Important Dates
Wednesday 5th April – Greater Western Lawn Bowls (Ararat)
Thursday 6th April - Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Talon Borch (Yr 5 JT)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sports are cricket and basketball, because they are fun and you get to play with your friends.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment was when I kicked a goal from the midfield in football.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? The strengths I have that make me a good athlete are my athleticism and my strength.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it is fun and I love the team work that is involved in sport.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? My favourite sports person is Joel Selwood. Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite because he is a good football and a good leader.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Geelong Cats.
Name: Raymond Wang (Yr 5JT)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? Basketball because I like how you can do tricks with the ball.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment is when I shot a three pointer in a basketball game.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My strengths in sport that make me a good athlete, is that I am decent at running and I am quick with my hands.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I like playing sport because it is fun and it keeps me fit.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Michael Jordan Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite player because he is an excellent basketball player and good to watch.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Chicago Bulls
Thanks, Nicole Lynch