St Pius X Catholic Parish Primary School Unanderra eNewsletter

SPORT NEWS

Sydney Swans Visit

Last week we were fortunate to have a visit from some Sydney Swan players as part of the AFL Coaching Program being implemented during our Physical Education lessons. The players and AFL coaches demonstrated some skills and assisted the students. We even got a mention in the Illawarra Mercury.

Sporting Trials

A number of our students participated in recent Wollongong Diocesan Trials for Rugby League, Soccer and Swimming. Thanks to the students for participating with great sportsmanship and commitment and to parents for their support and transporting students to the venues.

Congratulations to the following students were were selected to compete at the next level:

Swimming - Addison McPherson

Soccer - Georgia Correa and Rocco Scaglia

Jump rope for Heart

Thank you to ALL the students who got involved with Jump Rope for Heart!

A huge thank you for the effort skipping and fundraising for the Jump Rope for Heart program this term. Together we raised an incredible $21,734 and this money will all go towards vital heart research and educational programs.

We’ve loved seeing so many smiling faces skipping on the playground and in sports lessons. Our Jump Off Day was a huge success. Check out facebook and instagram for action videos and photos.

Prizes will be ordered once all online donations are finalised. We hope these will be distributed before the end of term.

Cross Country

The SPX cross country will be held next Friday the 24th March at Unanderra Oval. Students will arrive at school to meet teachers for roll and then walk to the venue from 9am.

This year students can run in either of the two options below:

Option 1: Students aged 8 to 13 have the opportunity to participate in the 2km Competitive Age Race to gain selection in the SPX Cross Country team for the Diocesan carnival in Nowra, Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

Option 2: Students aged 8 to 13 will have the opportunity to participate in the 1km Non Competitive Run (Students aged 5 - 7 will run a shorter course) Note this is the ONLY option for students under 8 years.

Please use the compass post to register the option for your child.

The following age groups will run on the day:
Competitive:
- 12/13 year boys
- 12/13 year girls
- 11 year boys
- 11 year girls
- 10 year boys
- 10 year girls
- 8/9 year boys
- 8/9 year girls
War Cries
Non-Competitive
- Primary Boys (Years 3-6)
- Primary Girls (Years 3-6)
- Infant Boys (Years 1 & 2)
- Infant Girls (Years 1& 2)
- Kindergarten Boys
- Kindergarten Girls

Crunch & Sip

Fruit and vegetables are very important for children. They are an excellent source of vitamins and many contain important minerals such as potassium, calcium and iron. They also contain fibre to keep the digestive system healthy. This is one reason why we strongly encourage students to pack and then make time for the students to consume their Crunch & Sip.

The Crunch component of Crunch and Sip should be fresh fruit or vegetables and the sip component should be water.

Only water should fill drink bottles, as being well hydrated improves mood, memory and attention in children and is good for the body, keeping - joints, bones and teeth healthy, helping blood to circulate, and can help children maintain a healthy weight into adulthood. And it's economical – tap water is much less expensive than sports drinks, sodas and juice.

For the health and safety of our students and staff, nuts and nut products should not be consumed at school.