SPORTS NEWSLETTER
Colac Division Tennis Trials
Congratulations to all the children who competed in the Colac Division Tennis Trials at the Colac Lawn Tennis courts last week. It was great to see so many fantastic games of tennis. Congratulations to Jesse McCarthy and Jemma Howat who have qualified to represent the Colac Division at the Greater Western Tennis Championships on Friday 31st March
at Hollioake Park in Ballarat. We wish them all the best.
A big thank you to Lisa Egan and the parents/grandparents who supported the event.
Sacred Heart Athletics Carnival
Well done to all the children from Years 3 – 6 who competed at our Athletics Carnival last Friday at Colac Central Reserve. It was great to see all the children “having a go”. The weather was a day of mixed seasons, with drizzle rain one minute and then beautiful sunshine. Children participated in many track and field activities including High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, 100m, 200m, Relays etc. The overall winner on the day was team Mercy (red), followed closely by Marian (blue) and then Arundell (yellow).
A big thank you to all the staff at Sacred Heart and the parents/grandparents who assisted on the day with the many jobs that help to make the event run smoothly.
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 for your child)
Important Dates
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: Audra Duncan (Yr.4 DC)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? My favourite sport is basketball because I love bouncing the ball.
2. What is your best sporting moment? When I shoot goals into the netball net, especially from a long distance.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? I am a fast runner, so that helps me in sport.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I like playing sport because I like running around a lot. I like playing with my friends in sport too.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Dusty Martin Why are they your favourite? Because he is a very good football player.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? My favourite team is South Colac, especially their netball teams.
Name: Blossom Ikwegbue (Yr.6 KT)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? Netball is my favourite sport because it is fun to play.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best sporting moment was when I scored a goal in netball.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? I can run very fast.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sports because they are fun to play.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? Lionel Messi, who is a famous Argentine soccer player. Why are they your favourite? Because he is a good soccer player and he is the captain of the Argentina national team.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? AFL Brisbane Lions.
Name: Jyda Randle (Yr.6 KT)
1. Which sport is your favourite to play and why? Football is my favourite sport because I can play it and love it.
2. What is your best sporting moment? My best moment was when I kicked a goal.
3. Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a good athlete? I have strong legs and I am built like a brick wall.
4. Why do you love playing sports? I love playing sport because it keeps me active.
5. Who is your favourite sports person? My cousing Jordan. Why are they your favourite? He is my favourite because he helps me with my sports and teaches me different skills.
6. What is your favourite sporting team? Alvie football club.
Thanks, Nicole Lynch