Surf Skills Education and Surf School

Dear parents,

Surf Education Skills and Surf School will be running today- even with the rain!

It might be a good idea for students to bring a rain jacket and something warm!

Regards,

Tim

Fun Run Postponed (11th Oct)

Due to the forecast we've decided to postpone our school Fun Run until the following Friday (19.10.12) Week 2.

Students are to wear their regular sports / school uniform to school tomorrow (Friday 12th Oct).

Kind Regards,

Mr Moses

PSSA - No Training / Games Reminder for Week 10

Dear PSSA players and parents,

There are no PSSA games or training this week (Week 10).

We will resume the PSSA season in Week 2 next term. This is due to our Athletics Carnival being on Friday Week 1.

Regards,

Mr Moses

PSSA Training Friday 15th Cancelled (Soccer AFL)

Parents and Players,

Holly Street Oval is still too wet to train on this morning so PSSA soccer and AFL training have been cancelled.

Netball training is on (sorry girls, no rest for you).

All students must come to school prepared to play today regardless.

Regards,

Mr Moses

PSSA Training Friday 8th June (AFL Soccer cancelled)

Parents and players,

Willoughby Council has closed Holly Street Oval due to the heavy downfall we've had this week.
PSSA training is cancelled tomorrow morning  for soccer and AFL only (8th June).

Netball training is on regardless. If the court is too wet we will use the portable nets and train in the hall.

PSSA players must come to school with all playing gear.

Regards,

Mr Moses

PSSA Training Friday 25th Cancelled (Wet Weather)

Dear PSSA Parents and Players,

Due to wet weather we have cancelled PSSA netball, soccer and AFL training this morning (25th May).

Players should come to school in PSSA gear in case the weather clears later today.

Regards,

Mr Moses

Girls PSSA AFL kit

Dear parents,

I have located a new kit for the girls PSSA AFL team to wear! I will hand it out at school this Thursday. Could you please ask your daughter to bring their 'old' AFL vest to training on Friday morning for me to collect.

Regards,

Tim Horsley

Zone Cross Country Reminders

Dear Zone Cross Country parents and students,

A few reminders for tomorrow,

- Please arrive before 9:45am
- Students walk the course at 9:45am
- First races begin at 10:00am

Races will go in order of age. 8/9's, 10's, 11's and 12/13's (no starting times are given)

All students are encouraged to be present at the walk through at 9:45am so that they are familiar with the course.

Mr Moses will be given a job for the day so students will need to listen carefully for their age race. Parents from Castle Cove will be there to help with questions.

Good luck!

Changes to PSSA training - Friday 18/5

Dear Parents,

Due to the stop work meeting on Friday there will be no AFL or netball training on Friday morning.  However, soccer practice will be running.  At the conclusion of training, students will walk to school unless there is written parental permission to return home or they are collect by a parent/carer.

Regards

Tim Horsley

PSSA common questions and answers

Dear parents,

The following are some of the common questions we are asked about PSSA sport.

What is PSSA?
PSSA Stands for Primary School Sports Association. It's an inter school sport competition for primary schools in our zone.

Does my child have to try out?
No.

How will my child get to school after the try out?

Students trying out for soccer or AFL will be walked back to school by the teacher coaches.

What will they need to bring?
soccer students will require soccer boots and shin pads. AFL and netball players can wear their regular sports uniform (coloured shirt for Friday). Soccer players will need to bring their school shoes with them in a bag.


Does my child have to attend both try outs?
Yes. However they won't be disadvantaged if they can only attend one of the try outs.


When will we know if they made it into a team?
Teams will be announced on Friday after try outs and notes given out to the successful students.


What happens if they are not chosen for a team?
Students not chosen for PSSA will do their sport at school on Friday afternoons.


Will they be expected to attend weekly training sessions?
Yes. We train Friday mornings 8am - 9am.

Does AFL cater for girls?
Yes, we have a girls only league in AFL.

Can my daughter try out for soccer and netball?
Unfortunately not, she'll need to choose.

If she doesn't get into one sport can she still be considered for another?
Yes, however priority will be given to the other students who tried out.

Is there a cost involved?
Yes, the cost covers buses to and from the playing field each week. Some sports will be less expensive then others as they will be required to travel each week.

Can my child play without returning the permission slip and money?
No.

Will my child's medical requirements be catered for at PSSA?
Yes, we take all medications and first aid kits with us.

What will they wear for PSSA games?
Students are provided with a playing uniform for the season. This uniform is to be returned at the end of the season.

Who will be coaching the teams this year?
Mr Horsely will be coaching  AFL.
Mrs Prentice will be coaching soccer.
Mr Moses will be coaching netball.

Who can I see if I have any questions?
Please see the coaches.

Regards,

Mr Moses

PSSA Sport Try outs

Dear parents,

We will be holding our PSSA try outs next Wednesday morning 2nd May and Friday morning 4th May from 8 am - 9 am.

AFL and soccer try outs will be held at Holly Street Oval.

Netball try outs will be on the netball/basketball court at school.

AFL try outs are for any student in years 3 and 4.
Soccer try outs are for any student in years 5 and 6.
Netball try outs are for girls in years 4, 5 and 6

Regards,

Mr Moses

Monday 26th March (Cricket GALA Day)

Morning parents and cricket students,

There are a few clouds around this morning but no rain at this point which is great news!

Buses leave a 8:30am this morning so please ensure students are at school before this time to grab a school sports jersey.

We're looking forward to a great day out.

Regards,

Mr Moses

Cricket GALA day reminder

Dear students and parents involved in the Milo in 2 cricket GALA day,

This is a reminder that the GALA day is on Monday. Please ensure that you are at school before 8:30am so that the bus can leave on time.

Hopefully the weather will be clear so that we can enjoy a great day of cricket.

Please check this sports blog if in doubt of the weather.

Regards,

Mr Moses

Milo Cricket Reminder

Dear Milo cricket parents and students,

This is a reminder that the Milo cricket GALA day is next Monday 26th March. Not today as written by mistake on the note.

We'll keep our fingers crossed for dry weather next week.

Regards,

Mr Moses

Re-organising the Paul Kelly Cup GALA day

Dear parents and AFL PKC GALA players,

We are in the process of re-organising the PKC AFL GALA day. At this stage it will be in Term 2 as this term is quickly coming to an end and we will need to organsie new notes and bus bookings.

We will advise both parents and students when we know the date of the GALA day.

Kind regards,

Mr Moses

Date error for Milo Cricket GALA day

Dear Parents and students,

There was an error on the note that went home for the rescheduled Milo cricket GALA day.

The correct date is the 26th March (week 10) the following Monday to what was written on the note.

Apologies for the error.

See you at training tomorrow morning!

Regards,

Mr Moses

AFL Paul Kelly Cup day cancelled due to weather

The wet weather of late has had a major effect on our sports program this term.

As predicted, the heavy downfall overnight has washed away any chance of the AFL Paul Kelly Cup going ahead today. Artarmon Reserve is most likely flooded at this point!

Students are to come to school at their usual time.

The GALA day will either be postponed or cancelled. We will advise students and parents in the coming weeks and make arrangements for refunds (from the office) if necessary.

Regards,

Mr Moses

Zone Swimming Carnival

Dear parents and students attending the Zone Carnival today,

A reminder that the carnival will go ahead in rain. We don't have back up days for these carnivals as the pool is usually booked out during the warmer months.

Please return swimming caps to Mrs Layton-Smith.

I'd like to wish all students competing today the best of luck!

Regards,

Mr Moses

AFL Training Cancelled

Willoughby council has closed Holly Street Oval which means that we will not be able to train tomorrow morning for the AFL Paul Kelly Cup GALA day.

Students are to come to school at the regular time for a 9:25am start.

We hope for better weather next Thursday for our GALA day.

Regards,
Mr Moses