Sport & Co-Curricular

R-12 Co-Curricular Opportunities

Mock Trial

This week we had a group of eleven Year 11 & 12 students who successfully engaged in Round 1 of the 2022 Mock Trial Competition. Congratulations to the team on their one-point victory. The trial involved our students defending a Civil Motor Accident Case. In the lead up to the trial meetings were held to understand the case at hand, for the witnesses to learn their statements for trial and the case arguments to be formed by the barristers and solicitors. The girls worked well under the simulated mock court, objecting to Opposition’s examination, and developing strong closing statements. Overall, the case was tight, the girls presented well and defended the case with determination, winning by a mere one point, scoring 83/100.   

This competition is run by the Law Society of SA and aims to bring the legal profession into closer communication with teachers and students in Secondary Schools, to remove some of the mystique surrounding the law and the legal profession. It also gives students a better understanding of how the South Australian legal system operates. The Competition encourages students to express themselves and to present an argument in a forum based on our adversarial legal system. Teams compete in a round robin competition for three rounds, with the four top scoring teams moving through to the semi-final. The two winning teams then compete in the Grand Final. Round 2 will take place on Tuesday 5 April in the Adelaide District Court.

Debating

We have now registered our teams for the 2022 competition. There will be six teams in the Junior School – the biggest number we have ever entered. Seven teams will participate in the Senior School. While this is fewer than last year, it is still pleasing to see many students commit to this activity. Programs for all teams will be available by the end of the term, with debates taking place throughout Terms Two and Three.

The Big Science Competition

The Big Science Competition is back and registrations are open now. A 50-minute, multiple-choice competition, the Big Science Competition isn't like other tests. It focuses on how students can use their science knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve problems, and provides the data in comprehensive reports linked to the Australian Curriculum. 

The Big Science Competition can also lead to BIG opportunities for students. Sitting the Big Science Competition could lead to selection in science extension programs including Curious Minds and the Australian Science Olympiads. 

All students in Australian high schools who sit the Big Science Competition have a chance to win one of four iPads*. 

Here's everything you need to know. 

• The Big Science Competition is open to students in Years 7-10.
• Each registration is $7 + GST. 
• Registrations close 5pm AEDT Tuesday 27 April. 
• The Big Science Competition will run between 2-13 May.
• Teachers can choose when to sit the competition at any time during the competition period.
• Different year groups may sit the Big Science Competition on different days. 

Students can self-register via the below link. They can search and select our school from the dropdown - https://australianscienceinnovations.force.com/portal/s/bsc-application-form

Oliphant Science Awards

The Oliphant Science Awards is South Australia’s Biggest Science Competition.There is something for everyone.

Students can create an individual entry or choose to work in a group of 2-3.For those interested in exploring the world around them, have a look at the information available through the Oliphant Science Cocurricular page on Loreto Connect 

https://loretoconnect.loreto.sa.edu.au/homepage/6150

For those who have participated before, there are some exciting changes to the Open Day, but due dates for entries are earlier than in previous years - by Monday 16 May. Senior School entries to Dr Thompson and Junior School entries to Ms Kho.

Premier's Anzac Spirit Prize

The Premier's Anzac Spirit School Prize provides young South Australians with the opportunity to examine and empathise with the remarkable sacrifices of South Australian service men and women during the 20th century. The prize is open to all South Australian students in Years 9 and 10. A group of students, using an application and interview process, to participate in the 2022 Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize Study Tour. Pending travel advice, the dates and destination for the study tour will be determined by July 2022. The students will be accompanied by two teachers selected by the Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize judging panel. The 2022 Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize Study Tour will be led by the Department for Education Manager for the prize. Applications will close on Friday, 27 May 2022 and the selected students and teachers to participate in the tour will be announced on Friday, 8 July 2022.Interested students in Years 9 and 10 should see Mr Foley for more information.

David Hall

Head of Student Enrichment and Engagement R - 12

Co-Curricular Sport

Term 1 Information:

Term 1 co-curricular sport has begun with many students enjoying their first game last week.  This term we have 19 teams competing in Touch Football, Basketball, Tennis, Water Polo and Volleyball, plus many Rowing crews and Aerobics teams.

Just a reminder that you can locate all Term 1 team lists, venue maps, games fixtures, training information and results on Loreto Connect in the Senior Sport section. You can also access training and game details on your daughter’s Loreto calendar.

Round 1 Results

Weekly Fixtures – Round 2 – 19 March 2022

Co-curricular Sport Information

Sports Trainings:

Please be aware that students are expected to contact their coach or Sports Coordinator (Sophie.Hage@loreto.sa.edu.au) if they are unable to attend a training or game. All coaches contact details can be located on the training schedule document.

Term 1 2022 Training Schedule

Term 2 & 3 Information:

Thank you for completing your Winter Sport (Terms 2 & 3) nominations.  We are now in the process of organising teams for next term, once netball trials have been completed, and we have received grading from SACSSGSA, team information will be shared via email and on Loreto Connect.

Netball Trials:

Thank you very much to all the students who attended netball trials.  It is likely we will need a second trial for some year levels, once this has been scheduled, the time and date will be communicated via email.

If you have any questions about co-curricular sport please do not hesitate to contact me Sophie.Hage@loreto.sa.edu.au

Sophie Hage

Leader of Sport and Sport Performance

R-12 Athletics Carnival

BACK-TO-BACK WIN FOR WARD

Congratulations to Ward House for winning the Athletics Carnival shield yesterday at Athletics SA Stadium! The tally was extremely close throughout the day with only 70 points between first and second place (McGrath 2nd, Barry 3rd and Mulhall 4th).

We congratulate the McGrath House for winning the Spirit Cup!

Our Champion of Champion 100m race was won by Lilly F in a time of 12.88 seconds. We also congratulate our Age Champions and Runner-Ups from Years 3-12 (list below).

The day was nothing short of incredible passion, enthusiasm, strength, endurance, and of course team spirit! Well done to all students who participated in each event and gave it their all and to our PE Department and staff for making yesterday possible.

Age Champions and Runner-Ups

Junior Sports News

Athletics

Our annual Athletics Carnival was held at the Athletics SA Stadium on Thursday, 3 March.

Tremendous team spirit, enthusiasm and collegiality was evident as the Loreto community united to celebrate physical activity, individual and team performances and House unity. The R–2 students participated in a variety of tabloid activities with a focus on the fundamental movement skills and athletic techniques they have been developing during their Physical Education lessons. Years 3–6 students participated in track and field events which have been the focus of their Athletics Curriculum. All students are to be congratulated for the manner in which they competed, challenging themselves to do their personal best.

Thank you to the Loreto staff and senior students for their assistance in their roles as officials on the track and in the field, the Property Services Department for the transportation and set up of equipment and the sport and house captains for all their hard work in organising and supporting their teams.

Spirit Cup – McGrath

Athletics Shield – Ward

Swimming

On Monday March 7 our annual Year 4-6 Swimming Carnival was held at the Norwood Swimming Centre. All swimmers are to be congratulated for the manner in which they competed, challenging themselves to do their personal best. Tremendous team spirit was evident as students encouraged and supported their peers as they participated in individual and team events. 

Year 4 - 6 Swimming results

Spirit Shield – Mulhall

Swimming Shield – Barry 

Year Level Champions

Year 4     

1st  Juliet Searle - McGrath

2nd Milla Smith - Barry

3rd Matilda Carney – Ward; Alyssa Reed - McGrath

Year 5     

1st  Sofia Spagnoletti - Ward

2nd Erin Reeves - Mulhall

3rd  Millicent Lyons - Ward

Year 6    

1st  Elise Kightley - Barry

2nd Eugenie Anderson - Mulhall

3rd  Eloise Correll - Barry                                                                           

New Record: Year 6 - 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay  3.02.15 (former record: 3.06.00)

Barry - Scarlett Flaherty, Eloise Correll, Jemma Waudby, Elise Kightley

We are very appreciative of the support from the Year 9 Leaders who worked tirelessly throughout the day assisting with timing, place judging and as lifeguards, and to the staff who marshalled swimmers into their events and collated individual and team results.

Water Safety

During Week 7, water safety will be a focus for our Year 2 - 5 students who will participate in a Water Safety Education program. The program provides a water safety learning pathway to engage, challenge and support students to:

• become confident and safe in aquatic environments
• develop skills, knowledge and understanding directly related to water safety (survival and rescue skills)
• explore, evaluate and make sound decisions about their own safety and the safety of others in aquatic environments

Winter Sport

The winter season of sport is fast approaching. Information outlining the Term 2 and 3 sports options for students in Years 3 to 6 will be emailed to all parents, together with the link to the online winter sport nomination form.

If you wish to nominate your daughter for any sport, please complete the online nomination form no later than Wednesday March 16. 

Ms Narelle Dew

Leader of Health & PE/Sport Coordinator