SPORTS NEWSLETTER
The Fastest Class Challenge
Currently the whole school is competing to see which class is the fastest by running/walking as many laps as possible in five minutes. These five minute runs/walks will take place during the school day. The competition will take place for two weeks. The winning class will be presented with ‘The Fastest Class’ trophy.
Football Clinics
A big thank you to Taylah Hassett from AFL Barwon for leading our Years 1 and 2 children in a fantastic football clinic. The children had a lot of fun and worked on a number of football skills. Auskick registrations are now open in Colac, so if your child is interested in football and wants to improve their skills, now is the time to sign them up at www.play.afl/play/auskick/
Currently, girls can participate in the ‘All Girls Auskick’. This is for ages 5-12. In weekly sessions Auskickers and their families will run, jump, kick, laugh and create their own special moments playing footy.
Date: 3rd March – 31st March
Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm
Venue: Colac Central Reserve
Colac Division Tennis Trials
Good luck to the following children who are competing today in the Colac Division Tennis Trials at the Colac Lawn Tennis courts: Fred Melville, Jesse McCarthy, Manny Robb, Louis Hickey, Stathi Papafotis, Lewis Harris, Brady Hickey, Jemma Howat, Lloyd Stevens, Lucas Rodger, Harper Finn, Kaylen Oborne and Silas Walsh. We hope they have a great day.
Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival
The Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival will take place this Friday, the 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. We do need parent helpers to assist with the field events, timing of the running and place getting. If you are available 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. A roster will be sent home with children on Wednesday.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM for your child)
Golf Coaching Lessons
On Thursday 16th and Friday 31st March, the children in Years 5 and 6 will have golf lessons with golf pro Michael Bainbridge. Michael is very experienced in the game of golf and we look forward to him visiting the school. Children CANNOT wear their sports uniform on Friday 31st March, because it is school photos. This will not affect their golf because they will be learning how to putt. Golf lessons will take place on the school oval. Golf clubs, putters etc will be supplied on both days.
Year 3/4 Netball Skills Session
On Tuesday 28th March, the children in Years 3 and 4 will participate in a Netball Skills session with Maddie Oakley from Netball Victoria at Colac Eastern Reserve. Sessions are as follows:
Year 3 – 9:30am – 11:30am
Year 4 – 12:30pm – 2:30pm
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.
(Please complete Permission details on PAM)
Important Dates
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)
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
Wednesday 5th April – Greater Western Lawn Bowls (Ararat)
Thursday 6th April - Sacred Heart Athletics Years F-2
Sports Stars of the Week
Name: Finley Geary (Yr 5RO)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sport is soccer because I like playing it and I like teaching the little kids the game.
2. What is your best sporting moment? Last year I played Under 12 soccer for Rovers and I kicked the winning goal in over time.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My strengths in sport are my running skills and I am strong.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because you get to do anything you want to do, like running, kicking, bouncing the ball etc.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Cristiano Ronaldo Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite soccer player because he is a striker and I am a striker.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Manchester United
Name: Henry Stinchcombe (Yr 5JR)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sport is AFL because I like kicking the football.
2. What is your best sporting moment? I like going to watch AFL matches.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My best strength in sport is that I am a fast runner.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I get to run around.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Christian Petracca Why are they your favourite? Because he plays for Melbourne Demons and he gets lots of kicks
and he is fast.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Melbourne Demons
Name: Zander Summers (Yr 6TR)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sport is soccer because it is very fun and I like to be the goal keeper.
2. What is your best sporting moment? Watching the AFL Grand Final in 2022 – Geelong Cats V’s Sydney Swans.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? My speed in sport is one of my strengths.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because I like feeling energised.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Why are they your favourite? I don’t have a favourite player.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Richmond
Thanks Nicole Lynch