Congratulations to the Kuluin School Netball team that participated in the Queensland Firebird’s Cup over the weekend. There were 56 teams in the competition and the team won 13 consecutive games to be the top team in their division. All the students worked well and played hard netball and were great ambassadors for their school and for Education Queensland being the top State School to make the final eight. In windy conditions the team lost 9-5 to a tall Emmanuel team in the quarter final. The team consisted of Danica B, Larissa W, Jayda G, Tara B, Emily R, Jessee S, Kelsee S, Skye H, Sarah B and Amber G.

I would like to thank Helen Sills for organising the uniforms and to Jo Burgess who scored for every game. Thanks to all the parents who supported the team and enjoyed the competition. Thanks to Kodi S who was our volunteer umpire and Mr Grummitt who assisted as motivator, team photographer and personal trainer to the girls. Thanks to all the supporters who came down to Fisherman’s Road to support the team during the two days of competition. Thanks to Netball Queensland and the Sunshine Coast Netball Association for hosting the event.

Swimming starts this week for the Year 1-3 students. The Year 7 surf skills commences on Friday November 6. The Year 6 surf skills start on Thursday November 12. All money needs to be paid to the office before the commencement of all of these programs. Please return the permission forms to your child’s teacher and update or complete the necessary medical forms.

Congratulations to Hayden B who finished 6th in the State 800m final last Wednesday. He ran a 2:31 800m time which is fastest time by a Kuluin student. Malu N competed in the multi event and finished in 7th position and ran well in the 200m. Danica B ran in the 100m sprint in 14:50 and her team finished 4th in the 4 x 100m relay.

Congratulations to Nate D who participated at the Australian Touch Football Championships in Adelaide last week. His team winning the Gold Medal.
Junior Rugby Union has some expression of interest forms for the 2010 season. If you would like to play rugby in 2010 please see Mr Doherty for a form. These will be collected by Mr Doug Toms the Regional Development Officer.
The Year 3 and 4 students participated in a Cottee’s five a side soccer carnival last week. Thanks to all the students who participated and had a great time. Thanks to the parents who helped manage a team and getting involved. Thanks to Ms Bos and Miss Johnson who were our team managers. We had seven Year 7 game leaders and we thank them to for helping run the games. Thanks also to Football Queensland for providing the bus for our students and providing a great program for the children.

Anthony Doherty
H.P.E Teacher