Congratulations to Jemma and Poppy S who were chosen to represent our Sapsasa District at a Netball Carnival and to Brandon and Shaun who were chosen to represent our Sapsasa District at a Football Carnival in Adelaide next week. They will compete against other teams from other Districts from across the State. We wish the students an enjoyable experience.
Sapsasa District Cross Country at Oakbank
Congratulations to Poppy who was invited to represent our District in Cross Country at Oakbank on Thursday 6th June. From all accounts she enjoyed the experience and did really well, putting in every effort possible in glorious conditions.
SAPSASA Football and Netball Carnival
The boys football carnival at Encounter Bay and the girls netball carnival at Victor Harbor High School, scheduled for Wednesday 29th May 2019, unfortunately has been cancelled due to forecast weather. We are awaiting further information whether it will be postponed to another date. Once we have more information we will inform players and families.
If your child was planning to trial at the District Netball or Football trials, originally planned for straight after the carnival, the times have been changed. At the moment the boys football trials will still be held at Encounter Bay Oval but starting at 4pm now. They should conclude around 5:15pm. Girls netball trials will either be held at Victor Harbor courts or at the Encounter Bay gym from 4pm-5:30pm.
For more information about District trials please contact Jerry Blair, the Sapsasa District Convener, on 0427364003.
School Sport SA Sapsasa State Carnivals Southern Fleurieu District Netball Trials information
Southern Fleurieu would like to invite year 6 and 7 girls who are interested in playing Netball against other district teams at the School Sport SA Sapsasa State Carnival to nominate to attend trials with the possibility of being selected in the district team.
Carnival details
The carnival will be played at Priceline Netball Centre Mile End during the school hours in the week of Monday 17th June to Thursday 21st of June. The approximate cost of the carnival will be $85.00. Transport to the carnival each day must be provided by parents. Shane and Kaye Nethercott have been appointed manager/coach to supervise the team again this year.
How to nominate
To nominate for the trials please email your name and school to the email address below and bring the completed second page to the first trial or email or fax the second page to Kelly White (Consents and information were handed out to interested players in PE classes)
Email: Kelly.White833@schools.sa.edu.au or fax 85363747
Trials
The First Trial will be will be held…..
· Date Wednesday 29th of May
· Venue: Victor Harbor Courts after the Carnival (This trial is after the district school carnival, supervision will be provided in between carnival and trial if players need to stay.)
· Time 3.30PM to 5.00 approx
If you can’t make the first trial but still want to be considered please let Kelly White know
The Second Trial will be held…….. (Invitation Only)
· Date: Monday 3rd of June
· Venue: Strathalbyn Netball Club Courts
· Time 4.50PM to 6.00PM
Once a team has been selected, details regarding the carnival and trainings will be provided to the student.
Further information
For more information, please ask your school Sapsasa representative or contact the convenor Jerry Blair
School Sport SA Sapsasa State Carnivals Southern Fleurieu District Football Trials information
Southern Fleurieu would like to invite year 6 and 7 boys who are interested in playing Football against other district teams at the School Sport SA Sapsasa State Carnival to nominate to attend trials with the possibility of being selected in the district team.
Carnival details
The carnival will be played at Adelaide Shores, West Beach during the school hours in the week of Monday June 17th to Thursday 21st of June. The approximate cost of the carnival will be $85.00. Transport to the carnival each day must be provided by parents. Teachers Jerry Blair, Zone Convenor and Danny Robinson have been appointed manager/coach and supervise the team.
How to nominate
To nominate for the trials please email your name and school to the Convenor, Jerry Blair or email the completed trial consent or bring the completed second page to the first trial (consents and information were handed out to interested boys in PE lessons)
Email: jerry.blair803@schools.sa.edu.au or fax 85363747
Trials
The First Trial will be held……..
· Wednesday 29th of May
· Venue: Encounter Bay Oval (This trial is after the district school carnival, supervision will be provided in between carnival and the trial. (Invitation only.)
· Time 3.00 PM
· If you can’t make the first trial but still want to be considered please let Jerry Blair know
The Second Trial will be will be held…..
· Date Tuesday 4th June
· Venue: Eastern Fleurieu 7-12 Campus
· Time 4.00PM
· Further information subsequent trials or training will be advised.
Further information
For more information, please ask your school Sapsasa representative or contact the convenor
Jerry Blair
O427 364 003
SANTOS Athletics Day
Josh, Jackson and Mecki represented our District at the State event held at Santos Stadium on Monday May 20th.
Jackson and Josh won Gold in the 100m relay and Josh won bronze in the 200m. Mecki did not get a place in her event but she enjoyed the experience. Congratulations to all 3 athletes. You did PEPS very proud, indeed.
Local Sporting Success Stories!
Congratulations to Poppy S who competed in the SA School Surfing competition and came 1st overall for the event! In this event High Schools compete from all over the State in U16 and open age categories. Poppy is eligible to enter, as many other schools start high school in Year 7. She trains every Monday with Adam Foot (VHHS) and the school team at various surf spots on the South Coast (Parsons, Waitpinga, Middleton Point). In previous year's overall winners gained a spot on the State Surfing Team and competed at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. Unfortunately, this year there may not be a SA team entered in this event. Well done Poppy. We wish you all the best with your future surfing competitions.
SAPSASA CROSS COUNTRY Wednesday 8th May
17 Students aged 10-13 participated in the Cross Country event held at Kent Reserve on Wednesday 8th May. All students tried their best and enjoyed the day. Congratulations to Poppy who came 2nd in her event. She has been invited to compete at Oakbank later this term representing our District. We hope you enjoy the experience.
Thank you to Becky for assisting us there and back on the bus and to all parents who supported us on the day.
SAPSASA NETBALL AND FOOTBALL CARNIVAL Wednesday 29th May
We plan to enter a Yr 6/7 boys’ football team and 2 Yr 6/7 girls’ netball teams in this carnival. Thank you to Brett for coaching the boys and to Jodie and Kate for coaching and umpiring the netball teams. We are holding trials during Week 1 and 2 and information will be sent home with the selected players by the end of Week 2.
Sapsasa District Athletics Day
We had 24 students participate in our school Athletics team against the other schools in our District on Monday 6th May, Week 1 Term 2 at Victor Harbor Primary. Events were 100m, 200m, 800m, long jump, high jump, shot put and discus. The students had a great day, enjoying the opportunity to compete. Thank you to Sharon, Neriah, Becky, Sam and all the adult helpers who assisted us on the day. It’s a very busy day and this extra support is greatly appreciated.
We had many place getters:
1st – Jackson (100m), Josh P (Discus and 200m), Mecki (Discus)
2nd – Ruben (Long Jump), Jai (Shot Put and Discus), Mya C (800m) Poppy S (Shot Put), Mecki (Shot Put), Cody (Shot Put)
3rd – Jackson (Long Jump), Poppy S (800m and Discus)
Students who finished 1st in their event will be invited to represent our District at SANTOS stadium on Monday 20th May. We wish them luck and a very rewarding experience.
Sporting Schools Grants
Trina applied for and received a Sporting Schools Grant for Badminton coaching, training and equipment to occur Weeks 5,6,8 and 9 this term. Trina will receive training from the coach to teach these skills to the classes she teaches PE. Trina will share this training with Kate so she too will be teaching these skills to her PE classes. From this grant the school will receive enough equipment necessary to successfully teach these sessions to a whole class of children at a time.
Sapssa District Athletics Day
Due to the forecast weather for this Wednesday, the event originally scheduled for Wednesday 1st May, has now been rescheduled for Monday 6th May. New consent forms will be sent home with participants tomorrow.
Golf SA - Primary School Golf Event – School Student Try Out Day / Skill & Course Development Day
Student Eligibility - 10 yrs. of age and over boys and girls, in year level 5,6 or 7. Those students that are in year 4 and are 10 years of age and play golf regularly may seek permission to play from Golf SA.
Event Info Date – Friday 10 May Time – register in from 9.00am, concludes 2.30pm approx.
Venue – Victor Harbor Golf Club, Inman Valley Rd, Victor Harbor
Contact Person – Ray McGrath
Email - manager@vhgolf.com.au
• Includes skill development and play on a modified course.
• Parents please drop off and collect students from Venue. Parents are most welcome to attend on the day and may be needed to assist students on course in the afternoon.
• Students need to bring own lunch
• Participation fee: Free
Parents, if your child is interested please email the information below to: manager@vhgolf.com.au by Wednesday 1 May
Participants Name
Date of Birth
School and Grade
Parent Name, Phone number and email
SAPSASA SWIMMING
Congratulations again to Ava, April, Harry and Mia who represented our Southern Fleurieu District in swimming at Marion Swimming Centre on Friday 29th March. By all accounts they had a great day and really enjoyed the experience.
SPORTS DAY
It was great to see everyone dressed in their colours, giving 100% effort and being flexible with the adjusting plans as the weather declined. Congratulations to Knights for coming first, Commodore second place, Freeman third and Boomer fourth. Thank you to all the organisers, helpers (students, staff and parents) and volunteers on the day. Thank you to the Victor Harbor High School Yr 8 and 10 students, mentored by teacher Simon Harris, who assisted beautifully again this year. We are very grateful for this ongoing, outstanding support. Also, thanks to Investigator School for allowing Ellie and Maggie to attend to support a JP class and run events. Congratulations once again to our amazing House Captains who have done a fantastic job all term and on the day. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, despite the windy conditions. Please feel free to send feedback to the school to be considered for next year.
Sapsasa District Athletics Day
Athletic trials that were being held in PE lessons and Break times have now been finalised. We will have 30 students participating in our school Athletics team, who will compete at Victor Harbor Primary against the other schools in our District on Wednesday 1st May, Week 1 Term 2. Events are 100m, 200m, 800m, long jump, high jump, shot put and discus. Practices are being offered at designated Break times for participating students. More information was sent home this week with the participants.
Sapsasa Cross Country Wednesday 8th May
Students aged 10-13 have been invited to nominate and attend practices for the Cross Country event to be held at Kent Reserve Wednesday 8th May (Week 2 Term 2). More information will be sent home soon with interested students.
Southern Fleurieu District Girls and Boys Softball trials information
Students have been informed of the opportunity to nominate to attend trials with the possibility of being selected in the Sapsasa District Softball team. If selected the student will play softball against other district teams at the School Sport SA Sapsasa State Carnival later this term. If you require further information please speak to Trina at school.
Year 5-7 girls’ Football Crows Cup
On Thursday 14th March our 2 Year 5/6/7 Girls' Football teams played in a 9 a side carnival at Strathalbyn. The girls enjoyed the opportunity to play football and learn more about the game, team work and sportsmanship. Thanks to coaches Brandon, Shaun, Ruben and Kobi. Thank you to the adults who helped supervise on the bus trip there and back, at the oval and also, for supporting and cheering us on.
