AFL Clinics

We are excited to offer all students AFL clinics this term. The clinics will take place on Thursdays, starting tomorrow! The cost of the clinics is covered by our Sporting Schools grant. The students will have the opportunity to learn new skills and fun with the experienced coaches from ACT AFL

After School AFL Sessions

We are fortunate to be able to offer a 4 week after school AFL program this term. The sessions will take place on Tuesday afternoons commencing 7th March. If you would like to come come along please see the attached flyer for information on how to register. 

K-2 Water Fun Day Reminders 

Our K-2 water fun day is just around the corner. While the older students take part in our swimming carnival, the students in K-2 will remain at school for some fun and a special recesss. Please send all students to school wearing their swimmers under free clothes (non-uniform). You may wish to wear clothes in your child's house colour. Students will need to wear joggers/runners and bring thongs, towel, rash/swim top (optional), underwear and plastic bag for wet clothes. Please make sure all items are labeled with your child name. 

The students will be offered sunscreen prior to commencing the activities but please ensure they have applied sunscreen to their whole body prior to coming to school. A hat is a must, as they will be outside for an extended period of ti

me. 

Swimming Carnival - Stromlo Leisure Centre

Next Tuesday 21st February all students from Years 3-6 and our Year 2 (8 year old, competitive swimmers) will participate in our swimming carnival. Our carnival is the pathway for our students to regional and ACT selection. 

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered already. The volunteers need to arrive at the pool by 9:30 or earlier. If you are able to assist we would love to hear from you as we are still needing additional volunteers. 

Please ensure that your child comes to school in their swimmers, with house coloured clothes over the top. Thongs/slides are the most appropriate footwear for the day. Students also need a towel, hat, drink bottle and suffient food for the day. The canteen will be available at recess and lunch only. Hot meal deals will be available for $10. 

It is a requirement of Stromlo Leisure

Centre that all students undertake a swim test conducted by pool staff. If your child is determined to be a non-swimmer they will still be able to participate in their splash park session but will be unable to compete in swimming races. 

We would love to see parents at the pool to cheer on our swimmers. There  is a small entry fee for spectators. 

The students are very excited about the day and giving it their best to see who will win the house championship for this year. 

New Sport Equipment 

We have just purchased a wide range of new sports equipment and cooperative games for students to enjoy during recess and lunch. It has been wonderful see it being enjoyed and the the students being active during their play times. 

School Sport ACT - ACT Teams Selection - Important Information 

Please see the School Sport ACT webpage http://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/stateterritory-school-sport-offices/school-sport-act/ or Facebook page for the most up to date information.

SCHOOL SPORT ACT TRIALS – Please keep an eye on the School Sport ACT website www.schoolsportact.asn.au for upcoming ACT trials. The process for registering can be found below. If you need any assistance registering your child please feel free to ask for assistance.

How to register your child with School Sport ACT

School Sport ACT now collects all registration information online – this is to prevent the movement to and fro of a paper note and have all information readily available to officials prior to the trial. As this process incurs a fee for data storage, system maintenance and admin, a small $5 fee payment via credit card will be required.

1. Go to the School Sport ACT website – www.schoolsportact.asn.au
2. Click Register (top right corner of homepage) for an Account – enter parent details and password
3. A confirmation email will be sent to your chosen email that will contain a link that you must click on to verify the email account.
4. Click Log In (top right hand corner of home page) enter password then click on top tab My Profile
5. You will see a ‘dashboard’ of your information, click green box to Add Student – enter student and medical details and save.
6. Go to the Sports Tab – choose your specific sport, click on Trial Information box then click on the Register to Trial link.
7. Select your child’s name from the dropdown box and then enter the optional fields for Playing History, Preferred Position (if applicable) and Representative Experience. If you are already in the system, ensure your child’s school is up to date in your profile – have they moved onto High School?

Please contact me via email if you have any questions, feedback or are able to offer your assistance at any of our sporting events throughout the year.

Looking forward to another big year of sporting participation,

Erin Hardwicke
erin.hardwicke@cg.catholic.edu.au

Please feel free to contact me with any questions erin.hardwicke@cg.catholic.edu.au

Erin Hardwicke