Sports Report
Gala Day 2 - Softball
The softball/t-ball boys did our school proud playing well within the spirit of the game and conducting themselves with distinction. The t-ballers were ruthless in their execution scoring runs seemingly at will and keeping it tight in the field. Amongst the runs with the bat were Archie, Bowman, Sonny and Roland.
The softballers struggled manfully and were unlucky not to win every game especially against Runcorn who were able to make the most of the longer game. The top scorers on the day were Otto and Rupert while Hamish, Finn, Roland and Ethan were attentive in the field. Our pitching shared among five players was very good with Mitchell being the most consistent performer.
Well done boys.
Gala Day 2 - AFL
The boys and girls AFL teams had a wonderful day on Friday. The cloud cover kept the temperature down and thankfully there was no rain. The Senior Girls’ team remained undefeated for the second gala day and continued to refine their skills and teamwork. Special mention to Libby who is making great progress with her skill development and scored her first goal! The Senior Boys A team won all three of their games. Special mention to Pierce who made some outstanding tackles and clearances and Keani who scored more than a handful of banana goals. Boys Senior B team and the Boys’ and Girls’ Junior teams continue to develop their knowledge of the game and improve their skills. We are all looking forward to gala day 3 this Friday!
Gala Day 2 - Netball
The girls put in a fantastic effort on their second gala day. In the first two games, the girls played against older and more experienced players and used the opportunity to learn from their opposition. It was great to see the girls’ persistence and grit in these games and I was so proud to see them encouraging each other all the way through. The last game of the day was a cracker! The girls used all they had learnt from the first two games and achieved a very convincing win. I can’t wait to see what happens in Game 3!!Gala Day 2 - Touch Football Report
Over the past two Fridays, the seven Yeronga State School Touch Football teams ventured out to Runcorn High School to participate in Gala Day 2 and 3. All teams demonstrated significant improvement in both attack and defence. It was great to see many of the teams organising substitutes and team tactics. We had mixed results across the 2 days. The Junior Girls and Senior A Girls both finished third in their division. Our highest placed team was the Senior A Boys that finished second. Most importantly, the students demonstrated a very high standard of sportsmanship. Finally, a big thank you to all the coaches and managers.
Gala Day 3 - AFL
Last Friday was our final Gala Day for 2020. Our Senior Girls team won every game convincingly and took the senior Girls’ title. The Senior A Boys fought hard but just missed out on claiming the title. The Junior A Boys had a wonderful day, winning three matches and winning the Junior Boys Competition. The Junior Girls and Junior B Boys played well and improved their skills over the three days. Congratulations to all our year 6 students who have participated in Gala Days for the last two or three years. Good luck with your future sporting endeavours.
Tennis News
Monday 2 November 2020 saw a team of 16 YSS ‘RISE-trained’ tennis players gather for the Primary School Challenge at the Pat Rafter Queensland Tennis Centre. The outdoor courts were a hive of activity as our students competed in a range of singles and doubles modified matches against the other schools - BBC, Figtree Pocket, Brookfield and Ironside. Our students were ably guided by tennis coaches Georgia and Tamie.
Terrific tennis talent was on show as all our skills were trialled. There was a busy Barty buzz when we realised that our very own Aussie number 1 Ash was also training on Show Court 2, just near us. The sounds of her returns echoed across the arena.
Lots of water, sunscreen and hats were the order of the day as potential storm clouds rolled in above us, but an afternoon breeze kept things cool.
Playing highlights included Ned winning his early match 4-3 against BBC and great sportsmanship all around. A special mention goes out to Sam and Matthew for their on-court skill application. Everyone had lots of fun and showed self-management while at the venue, collaboration in doubles plus resilience and determination in new and challenging situations.
What a terrific day was spent proudly representing our school.
Athletics Trial Information
Running Club
Running club has re-commenced this term, Mondays and Tuesdays 3:15 – 3:45, but only students whose parents can collect or deliver them, in person or through YOSHC, should attend. This condition is necessary to ensure the safety of the children. Mr Sutherland has also re-commenced his sessions. They are held on Friday mornings from 7:45 to 8:15. Don’t forget that the afternoon sessions, in particular, are subject to temperature maximums. High and uncomfortable temperatures and humidity will result in cancellation.
School Swimming
School swimming lessons have commenced, for Prep to Year 6, at Yeronga Park Pool. Lessons will continue until the end of week 7 ( week ending 20 November). Please note that there will only be four weeks as lessons are unable to be held in week 5 ( from 2 to 6 November). A big thank you to Yeronga Park Pool for their cooperation in organising and teaching lessons to our Prep to Four students and for the use of the complex for our carnivals, free of charge, and our behaviour celebrations at a very friendly price.
Please send your child with all of the appropriate equipment. These items are noted on the swimming information which will be released this week.
Athletics Record Breaker
Oliver C has waited quietly for his turn, while watching others receive their certificates, at a record breaking attempt. Well I am glad to report that the wait was worthwhile. Almost two weeks ago he took the record for 9 years boys discus from the impressive 18.94m set by Hunter S last year to 19.1m. I am glad so many people have attempted these records this year. It makes up for some of the disappointment of the impacts from COVID in representative sport. It has and continues to be fun working with you.
Swimming Carnivals
I’m sure most know that the most pervasive factor in organising any event this year and into the foreseeable future is signified by the five letters COVID. Once again, as a measure to ensure continuing public health, we have to alter our usual practices. Unfortunately neither the school nor the Yeronga Park Pool complex can allow parental spectators to attend these events. However I will again need parents to help out in timing at the senior (years 3 to 6) carnival and to help marshall and start races in the junior carnivals for years 1 and 2. There will be special operating procedures for these people inside the complex which I will pass onto them before the event. If you wish to help at these events please email me cbate12@eq.edu.au . Remember that places will be limited.
Swimming Carnival Schedules
Senior Swimming Carnival
Please remember that the times below are offered only as a guide
The event order will be 9:00 - 50m Freestyle Events, 25m Freestyle Events, Kickboard on front, 10:00 - 50m Breaststroke Events, 25m Breaststroke Events,11:00 Lunch, 11:30 -Yeronga Swimming Gift: (Boys/Girls Open Freestyle Race (ten fastest times swum in 50m heats for boys and girls)) 11:50 - 50m Backstroke Events 25m Backstroke Events, Kickboard on back, 12:30 50m Butterfly Events 25m Butterfly Events, 1:15 - Freestyle Relay,1:40 – Second Break, 2:00 Presentation.
Junior Swimming Carnival
Classes (1T, 1W & 1FM)
9am: 25m & 12.5m Freestyle boys and girls
9:10am 12.5m Independent kickboard on front boys and girls
9:20am 12.5m Assisted kickboard on front boys and girls
9:30am 25m & 12.5m Backstroke boys and girls
9:40am 12.5m Independent kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls
9:50am 12.5m Assisted kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls
Classes (1C & 1P)
10am: 25m & 12.5m Freestyle boys and girls
10:10am 12.5m Independent kickboard on front boys and girls
10:20am 12.5m assisted kickboard on front boys and girls
10:30am 25m & 12.5m Backstroke boys and girls
10:40am 12.5m Independent kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls
10:50am 12.5m Assisted kickboard on back /noodle boys and girls
Please note that 1T, 1W and 1FM students need to be earlier than usual to school due to roll being called at 8:30am and events beginning at 9.
Classes (2BH, 2M, 2W, 2P & 2P)
11:45pm: 25m & 12.5m Freestyle boys and girls
12:00pm 12.5m Independent kickboard on front boys and girls
12:10pm 12.5m Assisted kickboard on front boys and girls
12:15pm 25m & 12.5m Backstroke boys and girls
12:30pm 12.5m Independent kickboard on back boys and girls
12:40pm 12.5m Assisted kickboard on back boys and girls
12:45pm 25m & 12.5m Breaststroke boys and girls
1:00pm 12.5m Independent noodle boys and girls
1:10pm 12.5m assisted noodle boys and girls
Representative Sport Dates Release (Important)
As part of the “road map” out of COVID representative sport dates have now been released. Please do look below if your child is interested in any of the sports listed.
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.
Rebel Sport Community Givebacks
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.
Important Sporting Dates 2020
- YSS Senior Swimming Carnival 1 December
- YSS Junior Swimming Carnival 3 December
- Prep Behaviour Celebration 8 December
- Year One Behaviour Celebration 7 December
- Year Two Behaviour Celebration 7 December
- Year Three to Six Behaviour Celebration – 9 December
Cameron Bateman
Sports Teacher