Newsletter, Term 3, Week 10

Dates to Remember:

From the Principal:

Athletics

On Friday, the 9th of September, 12 children from St Augustine's represented their school at the Sovereign and Eureka Athletics Day. This was a considerable achievement to get to this level, and all students showed excellent sporting ability. Congratulations to Jack Clohesy, Bing Scopel, Max Clohesy, Maple Budin, Georgie Righetti, Lexie Coyle, Hugh Miller, Isla Keating, Ella Wright, Nick Quirk, Jett Winduss and Jack Howie.

Well done to Hugh Miller, who won his shot put event, and Nick Quirk, who came second in the long jump. Both students will go to the next round in October.

Golf at St. Augustine's

As in previous years, Tony Collier has conducted golfing skills sessions at our school over the past two weeks and has provided opportunities for our senior students to try a new sport and recognise new talents. As a result, twelve students have been chosen to participate in the upcoming Ballarat Golf Tournament. As of today, four have accepted the invitation, more to follow next term.

Swimming Program

As we approach the end of this year's swimming program, it is time to evaluate how well it has catered for the needs of our children:

• The venue and its facilities are first class
• Class sizes are working exceptionally well
• The expertise and attention to detail of the teachers were excellent
• The bus company has done a great job ferrying us to and from the venue
• After attending most of the sessions, it is very pleasing to see the children develop skills and attitudes.

The program has proved to be an excellent way to introduce our younger ones to water awareness and water safety and beginning stroke technique as well as develop the skills and attitude of our more proficient swimmers on their journey to becoming competent and confident swimmers. The program coordinator approached me to say how impressed she was with the attitude, behaviour, and calm approach taken by our students, and this didn't just come from instructors but from all that came in contact with our students.

Father's Day

We trust all our Fathers and Grandfathers and unique stand-in Fathers had a fabulous Father's Day. We want to acknowledge the efforts of Jess Reynolds, who organised the Father's Day presentation. Huge thanks to the many from our school community who took time out to attend our Father's Day celebrations. It was fabulous to witness everyone sharing special family time and enjoying each other's company.

Thanks for a Great Term

This Friday marks the end of another successful term of learning at St Augustine's. It has been such a pleasure to experience the varied learning that has taken place. This learning is not possible without the cooperation of so many people. Thank you to our students who attend class so cheerfully and have such a desire to learn. They truly make working in this school such a privilege. Thank you to all the parents who help the school in so many different ways. Thank you to our hard-working and committed teachers and support staff, who are a privilege to work with and give so much of themselves to make our school a great place of learning. Finally, thanks to Karen for all that you do that keeps the administration side running smoothly.

I wish all a safe and happy break and to end with a poem that comes from each child's heart, saying thank you to all those that matter in their lives, family, friends and, of course, our teaching and support staff.

Wellbeing:

Year 6 Camp:

Community Notices:

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programs are ran by Basketball Ballarat, allowing children to start learning basketball as young as 4 years old.

Basketball Ballarat’s introduction to basketball programs:
 Aussie Hoops – perfect for children aged 4 – 7 years
 Rookie Hoops – perfect for children aged 8 – 11 years
 All Abilities Rookie Hoops – perfect for children aged 5 – 13 years whom are living with a
disability

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For more information and to register: Community (nbl1.com.au)
For further details please contact Ethan Fiegert via email development@ballaratbasketball.com
or call reception on (03) 5338 1220