SAPSASA ATHLETICS

On Wednesday 31st August the school’s Athletics team of 24 athletes competed at Victor Harbor Primary School. All athletes tried their best and conducted themselves in the manner expected and celebrated by Port Elliot Primary staff and students. We had 22 place getters throughout the day with many students being invited to represent the District in their event at SANTOS stadium later this term.

Place getters were:

1st - Jye (Discus, High Jump), Reuben (High Jump), Sophie (Shot Put), Brandon (800m, Shot Put), Poppy (Shot Put), Elyssia (High Jump),

2nd – Kenny (High Jump), Riley (800m), Harriet (800m), Sophie (100m, Discus), Rylen (Discus), Jye (Shot Put), Jamie (Discus)

3rd – Logan (Shot Put), Poppy (800m), Harriet (High Jump), Reuben (100m, Long Jump), Dylan (High Jump)

 Thanks to Becky, Anita, Hamish and Ellie for their help throughout the whole day and to the parents who came and supported, encouraged and assisted throughout the day. This adult help is invaluable as without it we could not compete in SAPSASA events. The students, the school and I are very grateful.

SAPSASA STATE HOCKEY


Congratulations to Hassan on representing South Australia in the week long SAPSASA Hockey carnival in Cairns. SA beat NSW and Victoria, finishing 4th out of 6 teams, missing out on Bronze by 1 point. Hassan had lots of fun and had a great week learning lots about Hockey. Well done Hassan

OLYMPICS


The past two weeks whilst the Olympics have been on in Rio the students have been involved in numerous extra special activities. In PE time we have conducted our own mini Olympics and held events. At recess and lunch breaks enthusiastic and dedicated Year 6/7 students ran Olympic style activities for the students of the school. We even had our own mock Opening ceremony with Olympic torches made by Year 6/7’s and the Australian Anthem sung as we raised the Australian flag in victory for GOLD! We hope all students enjoyed these extra activities and well done to the Olympic student committee who all did a fantastic job.
SAPSASA

SAPSASA BASKETBALL

 

The Year 6/7 carnival was held at Morphett Vale on Wednesday 27th July. Thank you to Kristin, Kerry, Tammy, Sheena, Peta, Tyann, Mandy, Joanne and Alex who either drove students, helped out, scored and coached the teams on the day.

The boys lost 2 games (both by less than 5 points) finishing 2nd for their pool. The girls won 1 game but were very close in all the other games, losing by no more than 4 points in any game. Once again our students did us proud displaying great team work, sportsmanship and understanding throughout the carnival. A great day had by all.

SAPSASA BASKETBALL

The Year 5 carnival was played on Wednesday 29th June. We entered a boys and girls team. Thank you to Kristin, Simon, Alex and James who helped coach and manage the teams on the day. Thanks to Kristin, Sue, Regan, Kelly and Simon for driving us there and back. Thanks also to Sue, Toshimi and Alex for scoring. We had a lot of family support there on the day, which is fantastic. We greatly appreciate this support from you all.

Both teams played fantastic basketball demonstrating great team work. The passing, voices on court and defence were all very impressive. The boys were undefeated all day and won the Grand Final. The girls only lost one game to EFS and then played them again in the Grand Final where EFS were still too strong for us. Congratulations to you all. We all had a great day.

 

The Year 6/7 carnival is at Morphett Vale on Wednesday 27th July. Final teams have been selected and practices are occurring. Thank you to Kristin, Kerry, Tammy and Alex who have volunteered to coach and score on the day.

SAPSASA KNOCKOUT NETBALL

The girls played their third round netball match on Wednesday 22nd June at Strathalbyn. We started well and were leading by 1 goal at the end of the first quarter. However the opposition came back in the second quarter to lead by 8 goals. The next 2 quarters were very close but unfortunately we were not able to catch their score and were beaten. So this means we are “knocked out” of the competition for this year. The girls tried hard all game, practiced often and were a very formidable team.

Thanks again to Jodie for coaching, driving and umpiring the girls. We learnt a lot and had a great time.

SAPSASA ATHLETICS

As part of our normal PE program we have been practicing various athletic skills and events. Students born in 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003 also have the opportunity to nominate and trial for the school’s Athletics team who will compete at Victor Harbor Primary School later in Term 3. More information will be sent home with the selected team members soon.

SAPSASA KNOCKOUT GIRLS SOCCER

The girls played their third round Soccer match on Friday 17th June at Seaford versus All Saints Catholic School. Thank you to Jamie for coaching and practicing the girls and to Kelli, Stacey, Cindy, Sue and Tyann for driving and supporting the girls on the day. We also had a lot of supporters cheering us on, which was great. Thank you.

The girls tried very hard and persisted right through the match, but unfortunately were not able to score a goal. We were beaten by a very experienced team. The girls enjoyed themselves though and learnt a lot about Soccer. This means we have been “knocked out” of the tournament. Well done girls, you did us proud.

SAPSASA KNOCKOUT FOOTBALL

The boys played their next round Football match on Friday 10th June at Tatachilla School versus Tatachilla.

Thank you to Fraser and Brett for coaching and driving the boys and to Peta, Louise and Leann for driving and helping on the day. Thank you to the parents who also supported us.

We fought hard in defence and applied many hard tackles, but unfortunately we weren’t able to reward our hard work on the scoreboard. We were beaten 8 goal 6 points to 3 goal 4 points.

Once again I was very proud of the boys’ hard work and sportsmanship. They did PEPS proud. This means we are “knocked out” of the carnival and have no more school SAPSASA football for this year.

SAPSASA KNOCKOUT GIRLS SOCCER and BOYS SOCCER

Our first game was played against Willunga Primary School at the local town oval on Friday 27th May.

Thank you to Josh and the local Soccer Club (Breakers) for setting up and letting us use their facilities. We greatly appreciate this local support. Thanks to Josh for coaching and practicing the boys’ team, to Jamie for assisting me coach the girls’ team, to Amanda for her assistance throughout the day with various arduous tasks, to Joel for being the referee for both games and to Daniel and Liam for being our lines referees. Without all of this support SAPSASA events could not occur. So thank you very much, the students and I greatly appreciate it.

 

The girls played first and were too tight in defence and too quick and accurate in offence for the opposition. They won 5 -1. So the girls advance into the next round. Time, date and opposition are yet to be set. Once I have further information I will let the girls know. Practices are occurring at a designated lunch break.

 

The boys’ team played next and quickly raced to a 2-0 lead. But unfortunately the second half saw the opposition kicking 4 goals to our zero. So we ended up being beaten, which means the boys have been “knocked out” of the competition. Bad luck boys. Great effort by all.

SAPSASA KNOCKOUT NETBALL and FOOTBALL

Our first game was played against Encounter Lutheran School here at PEPS on Friday 20th May. We played fantastic team games resulting in both teams winning the first round. The boys’ football score was 17 goals, 13 behinds (115pts) to 1 goal (6 points). The girls’ netball score was 22 goals to 8 goals.

Thanks again to coaches Fraser and Jodie, to umpire Karina, to Brett for goal umpiring, to Troy, Clara and Abbi for scoring and timekeeping, to Brett, Vicki and helpers for setting up the oval, etc. Without your help and volunteering these days and events could not occur. It was also great to see so many spectators and supporters there too.

Well done to everyone involved. I am in the process of organising the next round game. Students are practicing at break times. More information will be sent home to players once known.