School Sport SA (Sapsasa) Update

Term 2 has started off full of Sapsasa opportunities for our students.

Mountain Bike Team’s Championship: In the first week of the term 8 Craigburn students participated in the Mountain Bike event at Craigburn Farm. A great experience for the 3 teams of boys competing against other Year 5/6 primary school teams from across the state. The boys total teams results had them finish 13th from 33 schools in the  overall schools championship trophy. Thanks Mr Fergusson for supporting the students at the event.

Cross Country: Over 40 students participated in the Southern Heights Cross Country event at Belair National Park on 24th May. Great effort by all involved with the Craigburn spirit supporting and cheering each other so amazing to see. Thanks to Mr Fergusson and Eddie Bye for training the students in the lead up to the event. Craigburn celebrated with 7 top 6 finishers who are through to the State day at Oakbank this Thursday representing our Southern Heights district.

Southern Heights District Representatives:

Southern Heights AFL: Boys team – Jack L, Oliver F and Kojo A.    Girls team – Grace A and Sophie V

Southern Heights Cross Country: Oliver F, Sasha. E, Tayla S,  Lola C, Alice O, Sophie V and Maddie B.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trials are currently being held for Southern Heights Netball, Hockey and Soccer teams.

Statewide Schools Competition (Knockout)

Cricket – Our cricket team has played 2 rounds of games and are through to the top 8 schools in the state and will play their next round of games in Term 4. Thanks to Mr Lemmey for coaching the team.

Boys Netball – The boys played competitive netball against  Coromandel Valley and Uraidla Primary Schools in the first round games. They lost their first game but won the second game displaying great sportsmanship throughout the day. Thanks to Ms McMahon for coaching the team.

Girls Netball – The girls team played some good netball losing their first game against a strong and tall Coromandel Valley team and winning against Blackwood Primary School. Thanks to Ms McMahon for coaching the team.

AFL

The boys team will play their first round games on Friday 24th June against three other primary schools.  Good luck boys coached by Mr Lemmey.

Boys Soccer

The boys will play their first round game on Wednesday 15th June against Flagstaff Hill and Belair Primary Schools. The team will be selected on Tuesday with a trial  at school. Thanks to Brodie Warncken (ex student) for volunteering to coach the team.

Girls Soccer

The girls team will play their first round game on Thursday 30th June against Highgate Primary and Calvary Lutheran Primary School. The team will be selected this week with a trial at school. If any parents are interested in coaching the girls team please contact Karen Pettman at school.

Basketball

We have entered one boys team in the basketball statewide competition which will be played in Term 3. Boys who currently play basketball for the school or a club will be invited to trial for the team this term.

SA 12 & Under School Golf Event

Boys and girls aged 10 -12 years of age can enter the Southern Heights Primary School Golf event at Flagstaff Hill Golf Club on Friday 24 June. This is a qualifying day with a 90 min skill development session followed by a 9 hole stroke competition on a modified course. If your child plays golf regularly and is interested please see Mrs Pettman for information to register.

For any further information please see our Specialist PE Teacher Karen Pettman at school or email karen.pettman675@schools.sa.edu.au