HPE Year Prep - 9
Term One
First term has come and gone. Throughout we have seen many excel.
On Monday 15th of February, 15 of our Lakes students represented our school at the Bridge Inn District Swimming Carnival. Dane the supervising teacher on the day reported that, it was a hugely successful day with The Lakes finishing 7th overall and 2 students moving onto the next round. The most pleasing aspect of the day was not only all students showing their values but also their willingness to have a go even when at times they were not overly confident. Many times we had students swimming against others well older than them.
A list of students who competed is below as well as some of the results.
Year 4
Charlotte A
Hayley C
Piper C
Sean D
Year 5
Jonathan D
Immogen H (3rd Relay)
Keira H
Ethan M (1st Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Butterfly, 3rd Medley Relay)
Hailee R (3rd Relay)
Year 6
Jett D (3rd Medley Relay)
Luke H (3rd Freestyle, 3rd Medley Relay)
Taylah H (2nd Freestyle, 1st Backstroke, 1st Butterfly, 2nd Breastroke, 3rd Relay)
Bianca L (3rd Relay)
Isaac P
Lachlan P (3rd Medley Relay)
Congratulations to all of these students for their participation and their excellence in representing the school on the day, and especially to Ethan M and Taylah H who were represented the school at the Northern Metropolitan Region finals also.
Congratulations to Joseph Serra who has been selected in the Victorian under 17 Softball team. We also congratulate our former student Anthony Serra on making the team also. This is a terrific effort from both students and we look forward to seeing them compete at the School Sport Australia National Championships at Waverley, from 1 to 7 May.
On Monday February 29th a group of year 8 students represented The Lakes at the Whittlesea Division Volleyball. Both boys and girls teams finished second on the day. A fantastic achievement as there were 7 teams in both competitions. All students involved were great role models for the school, consistently showing the school values throughout the whole day. A big thank-you to Josiah and Caitlin M of year 9, for their assistance in coaching both teams.
Early Years Physical Education
On Tuesday March 1, our Year 1 and 2 students participated in a hockey clinic session. They were introduced to the fundamental skills involved in the sport, whilst simultaneously learning how to participate in a safe manner. Students were well behaved during the sessions and thoroughly enjoyed the activities.
Interschool Sport- Soccer
Congratulations to the Year 5/6 boys and girls soccer teams who have finished second in their respective competitions after a five week home and away season on Friday mornings this term. Both teams were scheduled to play Marymede in the Grand Final on Friday March 18th. Due to the weather conditions the matches were abandoned and our teams finished in second place. A fantastic effort by both sides to accomplish the finish after excellent performances throughout the competition.
Year 7 Boys Cricket
On Tuesday 15th March, a group of students from year 7 competed against schools from our district. Unfortunately both games ended in loses however the boys represented our school amazingly well.
Neeraj bowled extremely well taking 1-9 off his 3 overs and Dylan C dominated with the bat making 13 not out. All played in the right spirit showing great teamwork. Thank you to Dane for his assistance in coaching the team.
Year 7 Volleyball
The boys finished 2nd overall with fantastic improvements in team work and skill throughout the day. The girls also utilized their teamwork abilities and were able to finish 6th overall. They displayed great commitment to their training and were competitive in all of their matches. Thanks to Jose, Taj and Finnen for their assistance in coaching the teams.
Year 9 Volleyball
On Friday 11th of March the Year 9 volleyball team represented the school and were very competitive and represented The Lakes values all day. The boys won 3, tied 1, lost 1 and came 3rd. The girls had 2 wins, 1 tie, 3 losses and came 4th. The highlights were Sabrina, while being one of the smallest players on the team, proved her spiking to be a hard shot to defend and hitting many winners. Harry was also untouchable for the boys, serving 12 points in a row. Thank you to Marc, Josh and Marcus for their assistance on the day.
The Lakes students from year 7 – 9 represented our school in the Whittlesea District in Baseball, Cricket and Volleyball. All teams were very competitive with year 8 boy’s volleyball making the final. Year 9 boys and girls also finished 3rd in their tournament. Year 8 Baseball won their tournament with some outstanding performances. They progressed to the Northern Metropolitan Region and competed against Macleod and Montmorency. The team had two narrow losses on the day but were very competitive and thanks to Liam for his time and effort with the team.
Term Two
EY After School Sports Program
This term the Early Years After School Sports Program continued with students in Years 3 and 4 participating in clinics based around the sports touch rugby, Australian football and soccer. The students participating in these programs did a fantastic job of learning and developing new skills to enhance their knowledge of these sports.
Congratulations to all students who participated. Next term, students will be participating in basketball, netball and volleyball. Student enrolment in these programs has been outstanding and indicates the motivation our students possess which is an excellent reflection of The Lakes community.
EY Walking Club
This recess club has done fantastic, completing 12 kilometres since beginning in March. The club is designed to engage students in a social, physical activity club during recess on Tuesday to promote physical activity whilst simultaneously providing an inclusive social environment.
5/6 Interschool Sport
A selection of 5/6 students participated in interschool sport. Both our A and B netball sides exemplified fantastic learning and teamwork improving their performance each week. Their skills improved fantastically and as the season went on, their positive results reiterated their development. Our football side also improved week by week with some dominant performances throughout the campaign. They completed the season with consecutive, significant wins which allowed for a positive conclusion to a tough competition. Congratulations to all of these sides for their fantastic effort and amazing evolution throughout the term.
Cross Country
On Tuesday 24th of May, a variety of students from Years 4-9 participated in the cross country event at Bundoora Park. The students, especially the Year 4s, prepared for this event with enthusiasm and excitement. A special congratulations to the following students for placing in the top 10 in their respective age groups and progressing to the Northern Metro Region round which will take place on the 1st of June.
- Jesse C in Year 4
- Adrian D in Year 5
- Asha P in Year 6
All of our students put in thorough preparation, including all of our Fast Track students and we had many finish in the top 20. As a school, we were able to finish 4th in the district which is a fantastic effort from the students that participated on the day.
A special congratulations to Asha and Adrian who progressed to the Northern Region Cross Country phase of competition and represented the school in a fantastic manner. They indicated all of our school values and truly attempted their best amongst fierce competition.
Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to everyone within The Lakes community on an excellent carnival on Thursday May 5th. The day ran smoothly and students were excellent in displaying their competitiveness and support of all participants on the day. Thank you to all the students who assisted with activities on the day, including the Early Years events within the field of the athletics track. A massive thank you and congratulations to Erin for organising the day and dealing with the hectic tasks that need to be completed not only on the day, but in the weeks leading up to the event. Congratulations to Beachley house for winning the Athletics Carnival Cup and displaying the school values throughout the day.
Term Three
Volleyball Clinics
Over the first 3 weeks of this term, our Year 4 students were involved in sessions to enhance their volleyball skills. The specialised coaches have allowed our students to improve their fundamental skills, in an enjoyable and inclusive environment. Congratulations to all students involved on a fantastic effort and attitude within the sessions.
Early Years After School Sport Program
The Early Years After School Sport Program has had excellent participation from our Year 3 and 4 students. Students have explored the skills required within the sports volleyball and basketball and netball over the course of this term. All students have attempted their personal best when engaging in challenging activities within their chosen sport. A special thank you to Clayton from Year 7, Carol from Year 6 and Jake and Tony from Year 8 for their voluntary assistance at the sessions. Congratulations to all involved within the program for their work and great attitude.
Year 4 Hoop time
Friday July 22nd an excited group of our Year 4 students went to represent us at Hoop time at Mill Park basketball stadium. All the teams were really competitive, our rookies won the majority of their games. The All Star girls were competitive losing two of their games by only a handful of points, drawing against the day’s runners up and keeping their opposition scoreless in their two wins.
However, the highlight of the day was our All Star boys who won every game and clinched the title through a 1 point win, with one of players scoring two clutch free throws in the dying seconds to hand us the title.
All of the students represented the school in a fantastic manner, both on and off the court. Thank you to Josh, Dave and Matt for their fantastic coaching and managing of responsibilities on the day.
Semester Two
Sport term 3 and 4
Year 3/4 Hoop Time Basketball State Final
Th team that competed in the State Final in Dandenong yesterday. It is a huge achievement to get to this level in any sport with basketball possibly the most competitive school sport. The team played against schools from Berwick, Sandringham , Ivanhoe and Mooroolbark. Unfortunately we lost each but two of the games were by 3 points or less so the team was very competitive in the hot and humid conditions. The students have learnt quite a lot playing at such a high standard of basketball.
Year 6 Girls Northern Region Basketball and Hoop Time Regional Finals
Our Year 6 girls basketball team represented The Lakes at the Northern Metro Regional Basketball Finals as well as winning the district Hoop Time competition in 2016. This was another terrific effort from our basketball teams.
Friday July 22nd an excited group of our Year 4 students went to represent us at Hooptime at Mill Park basketball stadium. All the teams were really competitive, our rookies won the majority of their games. The All Star girls were really competitive losing two of their games by only 2 points, drawing against the day’s runners up and keeping their opposition scoreless in their two wins.
However, the highlight of the day was our All Star boys who won every game on the day and clinched the title through a 1 point win, with one of players scoring two clutch free throws in the dying seconds to hand us the title.
All of the students represented the school in a fantastic manner, both on and off the court. Thank you to Josh and Dave for their fantastic coaching and managing of responsibilities on the day. Congratulations to our champions below.
