District Cross Country
Last Friday, we had 60 students represent us at the Rowville District Cross Country event. I’m really proud of the effort and preparation that was put in by our students. This resulted in a massive improvement from the previous year’s event and perhaps a reflection of the increased running participation through Active Club. With up to 80 runners in each race, points were awarded from 80 points for 1st place right through to 1 point for 80th position. It was wonderful to see our total score increase from 1507 points in 2024, to 2070 points at this year’s district event. Three of our students also finished in the top 12 of their race, earning them an invitation to compete at the next stage – Knox Divisional Cross Country event. Well done to Levi F 6C, Madi A 6A, and Stephanie G 3C; and good luck at the divisional event on 28th May.
Year 3 Hoop Time
Payment for the Year 3 Hoop Time event is due to close shortly. There are less than 10 spots remaining for any students who haven’t been signed up for yet. I highly recommend it as either an introduction to Basketball, or as an extension for those students who already play for a club. Please check on Compass or pay at the Office if you do want your child involved.
*Year 4, 5, & 6 Hoop Time events will be open to families later this term.
Interschool Sports helpers
We are still on the lookout for a couple more parent helpers for the upcoming Winter Sports events on Friday 23rd and Friday 30th May (helpers require a WWCC and to have completed the Code of Conduct and volunteer forms this year). We are particularly looking for parent assistance with the Tee Ball, lawn bowls, soccer, and Netball events. Helpers would mainly assistance with supervising a team and helping with player rotations throughout the day. Please contact me if you are able to assist.
Prep – Year 4 swimming
Thank you to our Prep, Year 3, and Year 4 teachers and well done to our students for a successful week of swimming lessons at Knox Leisureworks.
Our Year 1 & 2 students also have their swimming week coming up, beginning on 26th May. I’m sure their lessons will be just as successful. Don’t forget to bring thongs or crocs for the week to change into at school.
District Athletics
All High jump finals were completed at school following our Athletics Day event last term. Students who qualified have now chosen their events and I can share I final team to represent our school at the Rowville District Athletics event in term 3 on 15th August. I’ll be holding some training sessions leading up to the event – details will be shared with the relevant families via the Compass event. Congratulations and good luck to those students!
Dates to remember in Sports 2025
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
| Term 2 | |
| Thursday 22 May | Year 5 & 6 AFL Girls’ Division event at Kings Park |
| Friday 23 May | Year 5 & 6 Winter Sports Day 1 |
| Monday 26 – Friday 30 May | Year 1 & 2 Swimming Program |
| Friday 30 May | Year 5 & 6 Winter Sports Day 2 |
| Tuesday 1 July | Year 3 Hoop Time at the State Basketball Centre |
| Term 3 | |
| Friday 15 August | District Athletics at Knox Athletics Track |
| Friday 22 August | Year 5 Hoop Time at Kilsyth Basketball Centre |
| Thursday 28 August | Year 5 & 6 Summer Sports Day 1 |
| Friday 29 August | Year 5 & 6 Summer Sports Day 2 |
| Friday 5 September | Year 4 Hoop Time at State Basketball Centre |
| Thursday 18 September | Year 5 Hoop Time at Nunawading Basketball Centre |
| Term 4 | |
| Wednesday 19 November | Year 5 & 6 Surfing Group 1 |
| Tuesday 25 November | Year 5 & 6 Surfing Group 2 |
| Thursday 27 November | Year 5 & 6 Surfing Group 3 |
Shae Warren
Physical Education Teacher and Sport Co-ordinator