P.E.
Oatlands Swimming
On Tuesday 5th of February we had 180 students participate in the Oatlands swimming Trials at the Noble Park Swimming Pool. We had a fantastic day with each and every student giving 100% and displaying great sportsmanship by encouraging and congratulating fellow students. As a result of these trials we had 26 of our students qualify to compete in the Narre Warren District Swimming Carnival. This was held on Monday the 25th of February at Noble Park Swimming Pool. I am very pleased to report that out of the 8 schools that competed within our district Oatlands Primary School finished 1st overall which was extremely gratifying and a testament to the students hard work. All of our students that competed have trained extremely hard over the past couple of weeks and their dedication and commitment made me and I know their parents very proud. Well done to all of these students!
Congratulations to all of our 19 students represented Oatlands and the Edwin Flack District in the Casey North Swimming Trials last Wednesday. Once again our students performed exceptionally well and we are very proud of not only their efforts but the manner in which they behaved and represent Oatlands. As a result of these trials we now have 9 students who will represent Oatlands at the Southern Metropolitan Region Swimming trials next Thursday at Melbourne sports and Aquatic Centre. We wish Ben, Isabelle, Cooper Beau, Josh, Jordan, Harrison, Andy and Anuk all the best of luck and look forward to seeing them compete.
A very big thank you to all of our parents and the teaching staff at Oatlands who helped out at our swimming trials and the District carnival.
Active April
Recently, the Premier of Victoria wrote to every school encouraging students and their families to take the challenge and do 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days in the month of April. This is a fun way to get more active, more often.
Oatlands Primary School has registered for this challenge and we will be offering the opportunity for students to participate in 30min of activities from Monday 18th March – Friday 5th of April and will start again at the beginning of term 3. Tuesday 23rd of April until Friday 30th of April. These activities will run from 8.30am-9.00am on the track outside the school gate. Students can walk or run with their classmates and we strongly encourage parents, siblings, grandparents and the wider community to join us in this challenge.
OATLANDS CROSS COUNTRY TRIALS
The Oatlands Primary School Cross Country trials/fun run will be held on Friday 29th of March on the running track beside the school grounds. This fun run will be used to promote our house system, physical activity and fitness. The Edwin Flack District Cross Country team will also be selected from this event.
This event will run in age groups over the following times.
ALL GRADE 3 students will complete the 1km course at 9.00am. Grade 3 students will run this event together regardless of age.
9/10 yr old girls and boys will complete the 2km course at approx 9.30am.
11 yr old girls and boys will complete the 3km course at approx 11.15am.
12/13yr old girls and boys will complete the 3km course at approx 12.00pm.
The children are to wear their house colours on the day.
Please ensure that they wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
OATLANDS TENNIS CHAMPIONS COMPETE AT THE EDWIN FLACK TRIALS.
Congratulations to the following students on an outstanding performance at the Edwin Flack District Tennis Trials. In extremely hot conditions and a very early start, our students were terrific. They displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day and we would like to congratulate them. Well done boys. Tyler, Brodie, Naveen and Ryan.