Swimming has Commenced

Swimming lessons are being held at the times stated in the permission note. Please remember to refer to the equipment list on the permission note so that your children have everything they need for their lessons. Children should have a complete change of clothes, swimming togs including a rashie for lessons, goggles (essential), towel, sunscreen, bathing cap (essential), deodorant (for older students) and flip flops or thongs (much preferred). Rashies are not required for races at carnivals, but students should cover up when not racing.

Swimming Carnivals

Preparations are beginning for these very important events on the Yeronga State School Calendar. Students need to be thinking, from the commencement of lessons, exactly which events they would like to compete in as once the program is written there will be very little time for changes. If children wish to withdraw from events that they can swim they will need parental permission. A form will be uploaded to the school web page for this purpose. Please remember that as the carnival will be held in the 25m pool at Yeronga Park there should be little concern over the completion of 50m events.

On a lighter note the big question is; who can end Lawson’s 8 year dominance in swimming? Can Kendall, who are winless this year? Can Evans, who won the Athletics? Could Paterson, who are yet to chalk up a win this year? Only time will tell who will be the winner of our swimming trophy.

Rebel Sport Community Kickbacks

Just a quick note to publicise our involvement with this scheme and how it works. For some time now Yeronga State School has been part of the above mentioned scheme. The scheme gives the school credit for purchases of equipment at Rebel as anyone who purchases equipment nominates Yeronga State School as the recipient of Community Kickbacks. I have purchased cricket equipment, Footballs and Netballs with this credit. It is an easy way to contribute resources to our school especially if you enjoy spending time and money in sports stores like myself.

Gala Days

The remaining date in Term 4 is 18 October. Children should be continuing to train to maintain their skills and teamwork.

Yeronga State School (YSS) District Trial Selection Policy Special Consideration (Years 3 to 6)

The representative pathway for school sport is for children from 10 to 12 years of age. Yeronga is part of a very strong district which consists of 28 schools from Yeronga State School to the Calamvale area. In contact and skill team sports those aged 11 and 12 need to possess the advantages of size and speed, as well as skill on most occasions. Selectors will choose those with the skill and the resilience to compete at a higher level. Remember that selectors give up their time for these trials meaning that it is important for us to send only those ready to compete at a higher level. Very seldom is it appropriate to send students for experience. An indicator of readiness for participation at a higher level would be being among the best 3 or 4 players in most games for your club under 12 teams.

In order to be selected to attend a District Trial children should make themselves known to me (Mr Bateman) for either a selection trial with the appropriate teacher or so that they may be given the appropriate forms. Remember that children must give at least two weeks notice that they wish to attend a district trial to allow for a school selection trial to be held in the event of a great deal of interest being shown in a particular sport.

Important Sporting Dates

YSS Senior Swimming Carnival: 26 November

YSS Junior Swimming Carnival: 3 December

Gala Day 3 Junior Boys AFL Yeronga Blue and Yellow

The two teams played at Calamvale Leopards AFL club. Both Yeronga teams played well on a warm day against some tough opposition. The boys worked hard and displayed great teamwork, friendship and sportsmanship throughout the day. Well done boys!

Coaches: Mr Henry and Ms Leishman

Softball – Senior Boys B

The Senior Boys B team toiled long and hard on a hot day at Indians on our final Gala Day. After closing out the final round with a close win against Warrigal A’s the B’s finished a creditable fourth on the table. This meant we were drawn firstly against Runcorn Heights in a very close game where scoring was at a premium. After four innings there was only 1 run between the teams with Yeronga unlucky to be on the wrong side of the ledger. The B’s were then up against the A’s in a game that was played in great spirit with the A’s proving their superiority with bat and ball despite the B’s best efforts. The boys should be especially proud of their efforts in the last game where they played Runcorn Heights again. They were out on their feet but they never stopped trying. Shout-outs to Owais and Chase who kept pitching despite doing it tough, Ben who did his best all day as catcher, and some great fielding from Jackson and rest of the gang.

Gala Day Touch Football

Congratulations to all the Touch Football players and coaches on a super season. The improvement in all teams was very evident on Gala Day 3 and some entertaining football was played. The Senior Boys after a tight 3-2 semi-final win went on to claim the premiership. The Senior Girls who had several Junior Girls in their team scored several late tries against Sunnybank to win the Senior Girls division. The Junior Girls combined the A and B teams with a number of players on camp and still managed to dig deep and win the premiership. The Junior Boys A team was undefeated and the B team also finished second in their division.  A big thank you to our coaches Mr Sutherland, Mrs Southwell and Mr Curness.

Results:

Senior Boys A Division Premiers: Yeronga State School

Senior Girls A Division Premiers: Yeronga State School

Junior Boys A Division Premiers: Yeronga State School

Junior Girls A Division Premiers: Yeronga State School

Junior Boys C Division Runners Up: Yeronga State School

Gala day 3 junior boys softball