The new Sports Day date is Friday 21st October.

Hopefully the weather forecast will enable the day to go ahead.

A new program will be uploaded early next term. Stay tuned.

 

sports-day-programme-2016-final-final-copy

SAPSASA and PE Update Term 3 Week 9 2016

SAPSASA Orienteering –teams

On Friday 16^th September our six SAPSASA Orienteering teams went to Bonython Park to compete in the Relay competition. Our teams Team 1: Kern M, Dylan H, Jacob M; Team 2: Marielle B, Amelia K, Gracie T; Team 3: Charlotte O, Stella M, Emili R; Team 4: Finn W, Billy E, Charlie F; Team 5: Zac S, Giselle D, Sam B; Team 6: Thomas B, Oliver B, Isaac B all completed the courses and all participants improved on their time trials. Congratulations to our primary boys team Kern M, Dylan H and Jacob M who came 2^nd overall against 13 other teams. A big thank you goes to Des Norman who has again supported the teams this year.

SAPSASA Boys Knockout Cricket and SACA MiloT20 Blast School Cup State Final

The boys SAPSASA Knockout Cricket team will continue their knockout games next term. Their first game will be against Sacred Heart College, dates are still to be finalised.

The team has also been invited once again to participate in the SACA Milo T20 Blast School Cup State Final Competition at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday November 8^th. The team: Connor S, Patrick D, Kern M, Henry R, Jackson A, Alexander T, Thomas M, Charlie F, David W, Jed O, Dylan H, Daniel T and Matthew T and coaches Cory Smith and Mario Tavasci are already training and are looking forward to the competition.

SAPSASA Girls District Cricket Trials

Year 5, 6 and 7 girls who enjoy cricket are invited to trial for the SAPSASA Girls District Cricket team. Trials are on Monday 26^th September, 17^th and 24^th October at Hendon Primary School. If anyone is interested please see me for a flyer.

SAPSASA Boys Cricket State Carnival

Year 6 and 7 boys are invited to attend selection trials to represent City South District in the upcoming SAPSASA State Cricket Carnival from November 21^st – 24^th. Trials commence Saturdays October 1^st and 15^th and Monday October 31^st. Please see me for more information.

SAPSASA Boys and Girls Softball

Years 5, 6 and 7 students who play softball/baseball are attending trials this week and next to be considered for selection in the SAPSASA Boys and Girls Softball teams. The boys trial date is Wednesday 21^st September and the girls trial is Monday 26^th September both at lunch time. A big thank you to Shaun Heaps and Selena Bushell who have both offered to coach this year.

Sports Day update

Sports day is fast approaching, Thursday 29^th September.

The program for sports day has been uploaded to this blog. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Just a reminder that all students need a broad brimmed or legionnaires school hat on Sports Day – even though it is term 3 and our recess/lunch/PE/fitness “no hat, play in the shade” policy is for terms 1 and 4, whole day outdoor activities at any time of the year require wearing of an approved school hat.

We are all looking forward to having an action packed day full of fun. See you there.

 

Community news….

Little League Baseball

Students from aged 3–8 are invited to attend the Goodwood Indians Little League Baseball on Mortlock Oval on Friday nights from 5.30pm-6.45pm commencing 21^st October or 3^rd February 10 sessions, cost $70. For more information please visit www.goodwoodbaseball.com.au. Registrations close 16^th September.

Volleyball Clinics

There are two Volleyball School Holiday Clinics being held these School Holidays.

1. Year 4-7 Adelaide Storm School Holiday Clinic: Thursday 6^th of October @ Brighton Secondary School. Aimed at kids in years 4-7 looking to learn the basic skills of volleyball, great for those looking to try a new sport.
2. Year 6/7 Development Clinic: Wednesday 12^th & Thursday 13^th of October @ Brighton Secondary School. For kids who already have basic volleyball skills and are looking for further enhance their game through specialist volleyball coaching.

www.volleyballsa.com.au/holidayclinics

 

 

Due to the runoffs being cancelled yesterday due to the unfavourable weather conditions teachers will negotiate between themselves and do house and year run offs between now and Monday.

SAPSASA Boys Netball Knockout Competition Week 7

On Friday the 19^th of August our SAPSASA Boys Netball team played Norwood Primary School. The game was won by Norwood. A big thank you to Gemma Williams for coaching. It was a great team effort.

SAPSASA Athletics Carnival Team Selection

On Wednesday 17^th August our SAPSASA District Athletics team went to Santos Stadium to compete in track and field against other schools in our City South District. The following students have been selected to represent City South District on Tuesday 27^th September. Congratulations to Aleksander G, Ashleigh S, Brody F, Finn D-F, Jackson A, Kaitlin R, Kern M, Kye O, Marielle B, Matteo H and Sean D-W. Good luck to the team.

SAPSASA Orienteering –teams

Thursdays have been busy will students trialling for the SAPSASA orienteering team relays . The relay teams will be competing on Friday 16^th September through the Adelaide City Parklands. The following students have been selected:

Team 1: Kern M, Dylan H, Jacob M; Team 2: Marielle B, Amelia K, Gracie T; Team 3: Lilyan R, Giselle D, Eliana F; Team 4: Paige M, Stella M, Emili R; Team 5: Finn W, Billy E, Charlie F; Team 6: Zac S, Lucas D, Sam B; Team 7: Thomas B, Oliver B, Isaac B.

SAPSASA Girls District Cricket Trials

Year 5, 6 and 7 girls who enjoy cricket are invited to trial for the SAPSASA Girls District Cricket team. Trials are on Monday 26^th September, 17^th and 24^th October at Hendon Primary School. If anyone is interested please see me for a flyer.

SAPSASA Boys and Girls Softball

Years 5, 6 and 7 students who play softball/baseball are invited to nominate for selection for the softball teams. The sign up sheets are on the white board in front of Langley Hall. Trials will be later this term or early next once the coaches have been selected. Games will commence next term.

Sports Day update

Sports day is fast approaching, Thursday 29^th September.

Congratulations to the following students who were successful with their application to be a House Captain.

Jackson: Jessica B, Sarah R, Evie W, Cade H

Light: Amelia E, Asha D-G, Kern M, Nicole R

Sturt: Ruby C, Georgia R, Demi K, Megan B, Tom W, David L

Mitchell: Lily V, Annie D-W, Finn L, Ella C, Jed O, Dylan H

Over the next few weeks all students will be learning the Health Hustle in PE lessons and house meetings.

Relay trials for Years 1-7 will be after lunch on Wednesday 14^th September on Mortlock Oval. Reception classes have done theirs already. The top four students will be selected for the relay with two reserves for each house.  If there are any interested parents who would like to nominate for the parent relay, please email kim.boothey118@schools.sa.edu.au

The program for sports day will be sent out with the newsletter during week 9 of this term.

Little League Baseball

Students from aged 3–8 are invited to attend the Goodwood Indians Little League Baseball on Mortlock Oval on Friday nights from 5.30pm-6.45pm commencing 21^st October or 3^rd February 10 sessions, cost $70. For more information please visit www.goodwoodbaseball.com.au. Registrations close 16^th September .

Jump Rope for Heart

The Jump Rope for Heart troupe from Parkside Primary school came along to our school on Wednesday 7^th September and ran a number of workshops and performed a great routine to our students and celebrated with us. The favourite routines were pretzel, caboose, around the world, moonball travel and travelling triplets. The final amount raised by our students on Jump Off Day was $7,133.50 .  All students received a sticker in recognition of their participation. Students who raised $30 or more will be receiving their prizes in a few weeks. When they arrive I will distribute them. It was an amazing effort and outcome for such a worthwhile cause.