Sport News
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
THACCCSA Zone Swimming Carnival
On Thursday 16 February our GPCC Primary School Zone Swimming Squad competed at the Zone Swimming Carnival at The Forum Pool in Newcastle.
Our team performed very well finishing 2nd overall behind Belmont Christian College by only 7 points. Due to our strong performances, we had some well-deserved Age Champion and Place Getters who were awarded medals following the carnival. Well done to all the boys and girls for wonderful swimming and cheering throughout the day. I’d also like to thank any parents that assisted with time keeping during the carnival.
Age Champions/place getters:
- 6-8yrs Boys 1st place: Moses P
- 6-8yrs Boys 3rd place: Jackson R
- 9yrs Girls 2nd place: Taya K
- 9yrs Girls 3rd place: Chloe L
- 11yrs Girls 1st place: Sophie C
- 12yrs Boys 1st place: Reef M
- 12yrs Boys 2nd place: Levi S
We now look forward to taking a strong squad to the CSSA Twilight Carnival on March 9 at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Great work team!
GPCC Sport Teams
We are looking forward to sending our teams to a number of Gala Days and competitions in Primary this year.
Students will have a chance to trial for certain school teams over the coming terms and will need to keep a close eye on the notices and listen out for Assembly announcements for when trials will be held.
The protocol for team selection is as follows:
- Teams have at least 2-3 trials before final selection.
- Once teams have been chosen, they will aim to have at least one training session each week before a competition.
Individual Sport Trials for Primary CSSA and CIS Teams
These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial here at school to play at certain gala days throughout the year (as mentioned above). The CSSA or CIS trials are usually held in Sydney and students will be trialling against students from either other Christian Schools (CSSA) or other Independent Schools (CIS) and are usually recommended for those students that compete at a representative level.
Please email Mr McSwan before these dates if your child (Years 5 and 6 only) would like to be considered. They need to be currently playing in the sport and have several years’ experience (preferably at a Representative level): Parents are required to transport students to and from these trials.
CSSA Sport dates:
Monday 3 April - CSSA Primary (Year 5 and 6) Girls Netball Trials- Nominations close 20 March.
CIS Sport dates:
Monday 13 March - CIS Primary (Year 5 and 6) Girls Soccer Trials (select students)- Nominations close 6 March.
Monday 3 April - CIS Primary (Year 5 and 6) Boys AFL Trials (select students)- Nominations close 27 March.
Dates for your Calendar
PRIMARY
School Carnivals
Wednesday 5 April GPCC Primary Cross Country Carnival (GPCC grounds)
Friday 28 April GPCC Primary Athletics Carnival (Mingara)
Wednesday 23 August GPCC K-2 Athletics Carnival (GPCC grounds)
Friday 20 October GPCC K-2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Centre)
Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
NSW Country Swimming Championships
Congratulations to Rebecca H (Year 9), Alexandra H (Year 7) and Felicity R (Year 9) for your recent performances in the NSW Country Swimming Championships. Rebecca is recovering from injury, but we are very proud of all the girls performances.
Alex H results:
1st 50m Butterfly (with a PB)
2nd 200m Medley Relay
2nd 200m Freestyle Relay
3rd 100m Butterfly (PB)
3rd 50m Back (PB)
Felicity R results:
Girls U14 4X50 IM relay team 1st (Freestyle swimmer)
Girls U14 4X50 Freestyle relay team 5th
Girls U14 50 Freestyle 4th
Girls U14 100 Freestyle 10th
Individual Sport Trials for Secondary CSSA and CIS Teams
Please email Mr Harris at least a week before these dates if your child would like to be considered for these teams.
Most are becoming open ages and are only considering Year 11 and 12 Students.
They need to be currently playing in the sport and have several years’ experience (preferably at a Representative level):
Parents are required to transport students to and from these trials.
CIS State Events:
Friday 10th March
16&U Boys Football Trials for CIS
Friday 17th March
Open Girls Football Trials for CIS
View the CSSA Sporting calendar
GPCC Sport Teams 2023
We are looking forward to sending our teams to a number of Gala Days and competitions in Secondary School this year. The first is:
Touch Football Gala Day – Monday 13 March 2023 at Wallsend Touch Ovals
Students will have a chance to trial for certain school teams over the coming terms and will need to keep a close eye on the notices and listen out for announcements on the Daily Notices or Monday Morning Assembly for when trials will be held.
The protocol for team selection is as follows:
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- Teams have at least 2 trials before final selection.
- Once teams have been chosen, they will aim to have at least one training session each week before a competition.
Mountain Biking Opportunities
Please see below two links for some Mountain Biking events coming up. All the relevant info can be found on these websites as well as directions on how to register. If interested, parents are required to register and transport students to these events.
https://hunterschoolsmtb.com/glenrock-race-information-overview/ @ the Hunter
https://www.thredbo.com.au/mtbinterschools/ @Thredbo
Lucinda Shelley is our parent contact for the Mountain biking event and can be contacted by email: lucindashelley@icloud.com