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St Saviour’s Primary Athletics Carnival 2023
As you might be aware the 2023 athletics carnival will take place on Friday the 16th of June 2023. To streamline the carnival, we are going to trial running the carnival in one day meaning 200m and 800m events will be moved to the Friday instead of being run the day before. As this is the first year attempting this, we ask parents to be mindful that all events may not run to schedule, and changes may need to be made on the day of the carnival. We thank you for your understanding with this.
Field Event Qualifying
All students in Year Three to Year Six will participate in Shotput, Discus, Long Jump and High Jump. Students will throw and jump to determine the top eight in each age group (boys and girls) who will compete at the school athletics carnival on the 16th of June (9-12 Year Olds). I will work out 1st, 2nd and 3rd for 8 Year Olds in Year Three from qualifying and they will be presented with a ribbon at the athletics carnival. Qualifying will happen in PE lessons again this year as the feedback from students is it is a much more relaxed and fun experience. Qualifying has been designed so all students get a chance to participate in each event in a fun environment regardless of ability. The top eight in each event (age group, boy and girl) then compete at the school carnival in a fun, but more competitive level. It is important to note that whilst all students are not doing all events at the athletics carnival, all students have participated in an event during PE sessions which is a part of the athletics carnival and have gained points for their house.
Friday 16th of June 2023 (O’Quinn Street)
DATE: 16th June 2023
TIME: 8am – 12pm – Prep to Year Two (Students will need to be dropped off by 8am, but transport provided back to school). Please respond to Microsoft Form sent by Miss Nicki Prentice about whether your child/ren require transport.
8am – 3pm – Year Three to Year Six (Students will need to be dropped off by 8am, but transport provided back to school if required). Please respond to Microsoft Form sent by Miss Nicki Prentice about whether your child/ren require transport.
VENUE: Glynis Nunn-Cearns Oval, 16 - 44 O’Quinn Street, Toowoomba.
EVENTS: Shotput, Discus, High Jump, Long Jump, 60m, 80m and 100m Sprints, 200m, 800m, Relays, Prep – Year 2 Rotations
WHO FOR: Prep – Year Six Students
TRANSPORT: Prep to Year Two (Students will need to be dropped off by 8am, but transport provided back to school). Please respond to email sent by Miss Nicki Prentice about whether your child/ren require transport.
Year Three to Year Six (Students will need to be dropped off by 8am, but transport provided back to school if required). Please respond to email sent by Miss Nicki Prentice about whether your child/ren require transport.
FOOD: The children will need to bring their own morning tea, lunch, and water. There will also be a canteen operating on the day. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help in the canteen.
SPECTATORS: We encourage as many parents as possible to come and support your child/ren at the St Saviour’s Primary Athletics Carnival. We ask that all spectators remember to keep their encouragement positive and to respect the officials’ decisions on the day. The main purpose behind this carnival is for the students to have fun, whist showing their school spirt gaining points for their house.
COST: This carnival and transport is all inclusive in your child/ren school fees.
UNIFORM: Students are welcome to dress up and can wear clothing of their house colour. Hair spray and zinc is also allowed. If your child/ren does not wish to wear their house colours, can they please attend in their sports uniform. Please ensure your child wears shoes suitable for running.
NOMINATIONS: All students will run in either a 60m, 80m or 100m race and year level relay. Students in Prep to Year Two will participate in modified athletics activities to gain points for their house. Students in Year Three to Year Six will also compete in 200m and 800m races. The qualifying eight from PE sessions will compete in shotput, discus, high jump and long jump finals.
PERMISSION: Permission has already been granted through ‘Physical Education Activities/Carnivals 2023’ on Parent Portal.
If you have any questions or concern, please feel free to contact me (brendan.luck@twb.catholic.edu.au).
PE (P-2) Term One
Students in Prep to Year Two are completing a modified Athletics unit in the lead up to the school athletics carnival at the end of Term Two. They have focused on modified shotput, discus and high jump as well as sprints, relays and ball games. Students also engaged in station activities where six stations are set up and they rotate between them throughout the lesson. These activities involve passing, catching, kicking, dribbling with feet, hands and hockey sticks, shooting hoops, scooter boards, skipping, goal shooting, ups and downs with tennis rachets, hopping, jumping, skipping, side stepping, animal crawling and balancing.\
PE (3-6) Term Two
In Term Two, students have been participating in Athletics, learning how to execute Shot Put, Discus, High Jump, Long Jump, Sprints, Relays and Ball Games. The skills the students have acquired will be utilised in the school athletics carnival at the end of Term Two.
Health (Year 3)
Students have been exploring the concept of sustainable practice and the ways that they can contribute to the sustainability of the environment in their home, classroom, and school. They also investigated the concepts of physical activity and sedentary behaviours while exploring the recommendations of physical activity for five- to 12-Year-Olds. Students also examined the benefits of physical activity, investigating ways to increase physical activity in their lives.
Health (Year 4)
Students identified health messages and the methods used to influence decisions looking at how health messages change over time. They then applied decision-making skills to different health scenarios examining and interpreting health information about cybersafety, cyberbullying and online protocols. With this knowledge they described and applied strategies that can be used in online situations that make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Finally, they explored the importance of demonstrating respect and empathy in online relationships reflecting on young people's use of digital technologies.
Health (Year 5)
Students gained an understanding of multiculturalism by examining the changing nature of Australia's cultural identity. They examined how sharing traditional foods and physical activities from different cultures can support community wellbeing and cultural understanding. Students also explored developmental changes and transitions that occur as they grow older, investigating strategies available to assist them with the transition.
Health (Year 6)
Students explored drink products that contribute to health and wellbeing, focusing on investigating a variety of drink options, including soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juice, and the effects they have on the body. They then examined available alternatives to various drink options. Students also looked at the feelings, challenges and issues associated with making the transition to secondary school, devising strategies to assist them in making a smooth transition.
Darling Downs Basketball
Congratulations to Claire Ward and Akeer Adol on representing Darling Downs 10-12 Years in Basketball this past week in Townsville. Pictured with Claire and Akeer is Mrs Conway who was coach of the Darling Downs Team. We are very proud of you all!
School Sport
Congratulations to Matilda Crothers who made the Toowoomba Barbarian Team team for Rugby Union and will be travelling to Goondiwindi in June. What an awesome experience and we look forward to hearing all about it.
Zone and Darling Downs Trials
All Zone and Darling Downs trials will be placed on Parent Portal. Please check Parent Portal regularly or set up notifications on your phone if you wish for your child to be eligible to trial for Zone and Darling Downs sporting teams as you will be required to obtain paperwork from myself. I am unable to nominate students after the closing date so please make sure you do keep an eye on Parent Portal. Any questions, please contact me at brendan.luck@twb.catholic.edu.au.
Upcoming Events (Term Two)
- SSPS Ball Games (3-6) – 15/06/2023 11:15am-2pm
- SSPS Athletics Carnival (P-6) – 16/06/2023 8am-3pm
Cheers
Brendan Luck
HPE Teacher