Sport News
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
THACCCSA Zone Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to all the students that travelled up to Glendale on Monday to compete at the THACCCSA Zone Athletics Carnival.
We had some outstanding results throughout the day across both track and field events. The team can be very proud of their effort and finished 4th overall with many students now qualifying for the CSSA State Carnival on Friday 1 September.
A special mention to the Senior Boys Relay Team Nate R, Ulrich E, Toby M and Noah W who broke the record in the 4x100m relay by 0.03seconds. What a super-fast effort!
I’d like to thank Mrs Stubbs-Mills, Mr Cantor and Mr Lambert for accompanying the team to Zone on Monday and expertly fulfilling their duties to help make the day run smoothly.
The State team will be finalised over the coming weeks with information sent home to parents shortly after.
Notable results:
- Javier G 8yrs Boys 2nd place
- Nash P 10yrs Boys Age Champion
- Ulrich E 11yrs Boys 2nd place
CSSA Primary Soccer Finals
GPCC Junior Soccer Team
Last Thursday the Junior soccer team travelled to Kellyville to compete in the CSSA State Soccer finals after qualifying through winning the Zone Gala Day last term.
We knew competition would be tough, but we managed to win our first game 6-0 against Narromine, drew our second game 3-3 with football school Mamre who always provide quality opposition, we won our next game against Mt Annan 3-0 meaning that we finished equal first in our Pool but second on goal difference.
The team met St Hurmizd in the semi-final who we managed to beat 2-0 which then meant we would play the Grand Final in the next game against fellow Pool opponents Mamre.
Mamre had some star power with an ex-Socceroo providing support from the sideline. We knew that we could compete with them as we had pushed them all the way two games before.
Our team played so well scoring a goal on the stroke of half time before a hand ball from us in the box gave Mamre a chance to equalise deep into the second half. We then played 5 minutes extra time each way in a golden goal scenario, but both teams failed to score meaning a dreaded penalty shootout awaited both teams.
We each scored three goals each which then meant a sudden death shootout to decide the winner. Tension was high with GPCC players encouraging everyone that stepped up to take a penalty… Mamre scored, GPCC scored, Mamre scored, GPCC scored, Mamre scored, GPCC…missed to a diving save from their keeper. An amazing effort to finish runners up in the State.
What a huge event and successful tournaments from the Junior team. I am so proud of how well they all played and supported each other throughout. They have been the most successful Junior Soccer team that we have had for many years. Well done to all the players and thank you parents for your support too.
Congratulations: Jad A, James C (capt), Sidney V, Nash P, Max F, Sebastian J, Luke P, Tommy B, Zac G, Saoirse CD, Avery D and Enzo RC (absent)
Mr McSwan
GPCC Senior Soccer Team
Having been granted entry following their strong performances at the Zone carnival, the Senior Boys were determined to showcase all their talent right across the pitch at the CSSA tournament. ‘Goals galore!’ was the headline of our first game as Green Point slotted EIGHT past Parkes Christian School in a dominant 8-0 win. However, our work was certainly cut out for us in our next match as Mamre Anglican School brought their finest footballers to town (all of which are developed in their prestigious Football Program coached by former English Championship and A-League midfielder, Nick Carle). Despite this, great pressure from our forwards saw a perfect start to the game as we quickly led 1-0. However, the strength of Mamre began to show despite tireless efforts from our defence as they grabbed a second half goal to level the scores at 1 each. This remained the final score for the rest of the game highlighting just how much talent was amongst this group of Green Point boys.
A draw in the previous game meant our boys needed a win or a draw in their final game against Inaburra School to guarantee their spot in the final four. The boys were nothing short of clinical as they put on a class display defeating Inaburra 2-0.
Results in the other pool meant that our semi-final was against none other than Wyong Christian Community School for the 6th time in Football/Futsal this year. A valiant defensive display from our defenders was eventually broken down just before half-time as Wyong went into the break 1-0 up and despite our best attempts to ‘roll-the-dice’ and throw numbers forward, we were unable to break down this Wyong team yet again. 1-0 the final score and our day was done. The College should be extremely proud of our boys as we finished 3rd on the day, seating ourselves amongst the best Christian School football teams in the state.
Congratulations to Louis A, Zander M, Toby M, Lachlan B, Emlyn C-D, Avery H, Adam S, Levi S, George W, Jacob G, Jaxon H, Hamish L, Perrin L, Alex L, Isaac S and Noah W for your excellent football skills, but more importantly, for displaying the character we wish to see in our students at GPCC.
Mr Moody
Netball Friendly Games
Congratulations to our Junior and Senior Netball teams that played strongly in some friendly games against St Philips Christian College and Coast Christian last Friday afternoon in preparation for this week’s CSSA Gala Day. Well done girls.
Sport Team Trials
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be holding a variety of trials during recess (and some lunches) for sport teams to represent the College at gala days that will be happening this term and next.
These trials are always very well attended with often 40-50 students hoping for a place in a team with limited spots. The teachers who volunteer to run these trials and choose teams do a wonderful job in doing so.
Students are encouraged to attend trials if they would like to try out and must listen to announcements at Assembly for when these will occur. It is a blessing that we have so many enthusiastic girls and boys willing to put their names forward even though they can’t all be chosen.
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#/
Dates for your Calendar
PRIMARY
School Carnivals
Wednesday 30 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
U15’s CSSA State Soccer Finals - State Champions
Arriving to Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, there was an air of uncertainty whether we would find success or fall short. But nevertheless, the boys rallied and prepared for our first match of the round against Shire Christian School. With a resounding 2-0 win, we started to believe we could achieve greatness. A challenging 4-1 loss against Northern Beaches Christian School tested our strength and mentality, but rebounded fiercely, crushing Wycliffe Christian School with a stellar 7-0 triumph.
The warriors of Green Point remained undeterred as they faced Inaburra in the semi-final, seizing a confident 3-0 victory. As the sun set, they entered the grand finale against a formidable Mamre Anglican School. The boys were fired up. The fans were on the edge of their seats. The trophy was waiting.
Green Point started strong, full of energy and desire. They dug deep and created multiple opportunities throughout the match. A young Mamre side looked well-structured and composed around the park allowing them to play some top-quality soccer. However, this thrilling match couldn’t be decided in 30 minutes. Nor could it be decided after another 10 minutes of extra time. The boys went into a penalty shoot-out locked at 1-1.
Lined up, brothers in arms, shoulder to shoulder. The boys embraced and supported one another. Every moment before each kick was met with the silence of uncertainty. The boys in black, white, and red never lost their focus and scored all their penalties to add pressure to Mamre. Hunter M was the MVP between the sticks, coming up huge in the shootout to save not one, but TWO penalties to clinch the trophy and declare our boys as State Champions.
Each player within the squad played their role and put in 110% in every moment of the game. From the three Year 7 boys, all the way up to the two Year 10 boys.
It was an honour and privilege to watch these boys create history and hopefully it is the start of a strong soccer era here at GPCC.
Coach – Mr Partridge
