News from Mr Lee
Interschool Shirts
Thank you to the P&C for donating funds for the Joondalup Primary Schools Interschool shirts. We were after something that was uniquely Joondalup. I feel our design has exceeded this goal, and the compliments have been pouring in.
Here are the Year 6 Faction Captains and Sports Captains proudly showing off the new shirts.
Interschool Cross Country
The Interschool Cross Country will be held on Friday 22 May at Gumblossom Oval, Quinns Rocks Primary School. The top five Years 3-6 students from our school Cross Country Carnival will be invited to participate in the event. Letters and consent forms will be sent home shortly.
Timetable of events as follows:
9.00 - 9.30am – Schools Arrive
9.45am – Briefing and welcome
Race Number | Race Times | Year Group Categories | Running Distance |
1 | 10.00am | Year 3 Girls | 1000m |
2 | 10.15am | Year 3 Boys | 1000m |
3 | 10.30am | Year 4 Girls | 1500m |
4 | 10.50am | Year 4 Boys | 1500m |
5 | 11.10am | Year 5 Girls | 1500m |
6 | 11.30am | Year 5 Boys | 1500m |
7 | 11.50am | Year 6 Girls | 2000m |
8 | 12.15pm | Year 6 Boys | 2000m |
12.50pm – 1.15pm - Presentations
Winter Lightning Carnival
The Winter Lightning Carnival will be held at HBF Arena on Friday 24 June. Students from Year 4-6 will be competing in Mixed Netball, Mixed Rugby, Mixed AFL, Girls Soccer and Boys Soccer. We have been in training since Term 1 and are currently conducting trials at Friday sport. If your child qualifies for a team, more information will be sent home in Week Four.
Wearing Faction Shirts
Please remember to wear your faction shirts each Friday. They look amazing it’s a great chance to represent your faction.
Running Club
Running Club is back!
Forms will be sent home this Friday to commence Monday 9 May.
Every Monday and Friday from 8:10-8:45 for years 3-6.
Please find Running Club consent form attached.
Joondalup KidSport Program
Sporting Clubs in the City of Joondalup
For a list of sporting clubs located within the City of Joondalup, please visit the following
https://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/category/sporting-clubs
Grants for Kids Playing Sport
KidSport is being administered by the City in partnership with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries making it possible for more Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation. Sport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities. Eligible families can receive subsidies of up to $150.00 for each child to go towards local club registration fees.
https://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/kb/resident/sport-for-children
Panda Elite Netball Clinics
Panda Elite are currently running after school programs for those interested in dramatically improving their Netball Skills. These coaching sessions are run by Deane Hudson, who has coached the WA Men’s Netball team. These sessions are very highly recommended by myself, if you are serious about improving your game physically and mentally. Please contact Bouncers Sport Centre for more information on 9300 1600.
Yours in Sport
Robert Lee