Swimming Carnivals Summary

A big thank you to our staff and wonderful volunteers who are too numerous to name. You all did an amazing job. The carnival could not proceed without you.

Senior Carnival (Years 3 – 6): Mighty Mighty Lawson

Well done to Lawson house who have clean swept through the big three carnivals; Cross Country, Athletics and Swimming. For two years running now Lawson have achieved this. It’s an amazing effort and one that I don’t remember a house achieving once let alone twice.

Senior Age Champions

Our age champions who put in incredible efforts are;

8 Yrs

Boys: Finn J & Max G                                             Girls: Audrey G

9Yrs

Boys: Noah B                                     Girls: Natalia A

10 Yrs

Boys: Archie C                                  Girls: Charlotte R

11 Yrs

Boys: Tane D-S                                 Girls: Mollie W

12 Yrs

Boys: Jesse S                                      Girls: Stevie K

Records:

Noah B broke a record that had stood for 20 years. He broke Toby S’s record, in the 9 Yrs boys 50m breaststroke from 2003. The old mark was 50.59s. Noah’s new mark is 49.37s.

Natalia A broke the 9 Yrs Girls 50m butterfly record from 2019. The old mark of 50.87s was set by her sister; Saskia. Natalia’s new record is 50.49s.

Audrey G broke the 8 Years Girls 50m Freestyle record from 2015. The old mark of 47.10s had been held by Veronica H. Audrey’s new record is 46.99s.

Congratulations to you all on outstanding achievements.

Junior Carnival (Years 1 & 2):

This is a different style of carnival for which the aims are to prepare students for the senior carnival and for students to have some fun swimming in events that match their abilities. There were some great races and much fun was had by Year 1 students. The noodle races were a particular favourite. Unfortunately a downpour came and the Year 2 carnival was washed out. Thanks again for our parent’s and teacher’s efforts. It is impossible to run a carnival at all without your efforts.

Other Sports News

Running Club

Running club will continue until the end of the year unless the weather makes it impossible to run safely or public health restrictions return. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, from 3:15 to 3:45 and Wednesdays from 7:45 to 8:15 with Mr Bateman. Mr Sutherland is now holding his sessions on Fridays from 7:45 to 8:15. Remember that all of these sessions will occur on the main, or years 3-6,

Football Goals

Please remember, that although these goals are metal, they are not built to be climbed upon. Please do not climb on them as you will be endangering yourself, damaging the goals and be the unhappy recipient of a white slip.

Representative Sport Dates Release (Important)

The trial dates for terms Three and Four of 2023 are listed below.

Yeronga State School (YSS) District Trial Selection Policy (Years 4 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 regularly among the best 3 or 4 players 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 and nominates Yeronga State School as the recipient of Community Kickbacks. I have purchased Footballs and Netballs with this credit this year. It is an easy way to contribute resources to our school especially if you enjoy spending time and money in sports stores like myself. Thanks to all of those who purchased at Rebel over the break. We have a very useful amount for equipment.

Important Sporting Dates Term 3 & Term 4, 2023

 7 February 2024 – Eastern Taipans District Swimming 

 19 February 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 12 Yrs District Netball 

 20 February 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District Basketball 

22 February 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District Touch 

23 February 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District Squash (nominations due) 

26 February 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District AFL 

1 March 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District Golf (nominations due) 

5 March 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District Tennis 

6 March 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 11 Yrs Boys & Girls District Rugby League 

TBC 2024 - Eastern Taipans 11 to 12 Yrs Boys & Girls District Rugby League 

8 March 2024 - Eastern Taipans 10 to 11 Yrs Boys & Girls District Hockey (nominations due)