This term St Michael’s applied for a Commonwealth Sporting Grant, we were fortunate to be awarded the Sporting Schools grant for this term. The grant is an opportunity for the students to be exposed to and learn about a sport they may not be familiar with. This term the school has chosen Lacrosse. The students will be given the opportunity to learn Lacrosse by professional coaches on the school grounds. In June, Lacrosse Australia will be running coaching sessions for all St Michael’s students, Kindergarten to Year 6. This will be an exciting opportunity to get the students involved in a sport that they may otherwise not do.  

The coaching sessions will begin on Thursday 2nd of June for Years 3, 4 and 6 and Friday 3rd June for Kinder, Year 1, 2 and 6. The students will need to wear their sports uniform on these days. All classes will engage in four coaching sessions over four weeks. We have also purchased a Lacrosse set so the students can practise their new skills through the year. 

Timetable for Lacrosse Coaching Sessions 

Diocesan Cross Country 

On Tuesday 24th May, 17 of our St Michael’s students competed at the Diocesan Cross Country at Narellan Sports Hub. 

The rain held off all morning and everyone had a great time cheering on each participant! 

Well done to all students who competed! It is a great achievement to make it to the Diocesan carnival. Our school placements are as follows:

8/9 Year Boys:

Jack Mc 10th 

Oliver W 16th 

Tye F 18th 

8/9 Years Girls:

Milla B 5th 

Jemima C 14th 

10 Years Boys: 

Clancy M 7th 

Flynn S 10th 

Xavier K 29th 

10 Years Girls:

Lila H 5th 

Mahli D 21st 

11 Years Boys: 

Oliver F 24th 

William H 25th 

11 Years Girls:

Giselle B 8th 

Hazel G 15th 

12/13 Years Girls: 

Isla O 13th 

Amelia Mc 20th 

Ari C 28th

Congratulations to the following students who will be attending the MacKillop Cross Country. We wish you all the best!

8/9 Year Girls: Milla B 

10 Year Boys: Clancy M

10 Year Girls: Lila H

11 Year Girls: Giselle B

Thank you to all the parents who were able to help out with setting up, warm ups and encouragement. Your assistance is greatly appreciated! 

Hawks Visit

Today the students in Years 4 and 6 engaged in a session with the Illawarra Hawks. The students had a great time enjoying a range of basketball drills and games run by The Hawks. 

In Term 3, we are lucky enough to be having the Hawks come back to St Michael’s to run a ‘Healthy Habit’s Program,’ with the students in Years 1-6.  

The goal of these sessions will be for the students to have a better understanding of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. It encourages positive, healthy changes that make them a better person physically, mentally and socially. These sessions will begin with a discussion in the classroom and then the students will be involved in a range of basketball drills and games. 

We look forward to this experience for our students next term. 

Mrs Chelsea McLeod - Yr 4 Teacher