Primary Athletics Carnival

Last Friday we held our Primary Athletics Carnival at Mingara Athletics Centre. We had beautiful weather and were able to get through all of the required track and field events.

In my 17 years at GPCC I don’t think I have ever seen so many students attend and compete in activities throughout the day. We had many students from Year 2 join us as well as some from YVCS. It really was encouraging to see so many children participate.

An event like this could not happen without the parent and student helpers, House Captains, teachers and other staff members that all go above and beyond to complete their jobs before and during the carnival.

It was wonderful to see the students run and jump during events as well as hearing cheering from the crowd to encourage each competitor. Congratulations to all the students for doing their best and we now look forward to taking a strong team to Zone in early August.

Stay tuned for Age Champions, Zone squad and winning House results which will be published in a few weeks’ time.

Thank you to the amazing teachers, parents, House Captains and student helpers for your assistance in making the day a great success.

Best Chant: BREAKERS

Cleanest House area: EAGLES

CSSA (Christian Schools Sports Association) Child Protection training

CSSA have recommended that all adults (teachers, volunteers, parents) complete the following module on Child Protection before attending any CSSA event (trials, gala days or carnivals). Thank you

https://www.cssa.net.au/child_protection/index.html#/

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 and CIS Sport trial dates TERM 2: 

Tuesday 30 May
CIS Girls Rugby 7's Trials (Year 5 and 6 only)
Nominations close 23 May              

Thursday 1 June
CSSA State Gymnastics (Year 5 and 6 only)
Competitors must be levelled and are required to have an accredited gymnastics coach from their club attend for the day
Nominations close 18 May 

Wednesday 14 June
CIS Boys Rugby Union Trials (Year 5 and 6 only)
Nominations close 7 June          

Dates for your Calendar

School Carnivals

Wednesday 30 August - GPCC K-2 Athletics Carnival (GPCC grounds)

Friday 20 October - GPCC K-2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Centre)