Sport News
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
CSSA Primary State Netball
Junior Girls
On Thursday last week, the Junior Girls netball team travelled down to Penrith to play in the CSSA netball finals. Since coming away with the win in Tamworth, the girls have continued to train hard and have been rewarded by a fantastic win in our friendly matches against St Phillips Christian School. On a day that was far from winter weather, the girls once again displayed their talent as they played in 6 games against some tough competition.
During the pool games the girls were dominant coming away with wins against Toongabbie, Orange, Oxford Falls and Wycliff and only narrowly going down to Norwest. The Junior girls demonstrated amazing skills, enthusiasm, and unwavering sportsmanship in all of these games.
As the games were played back-to-back with a short lunch break before finals, the girls were exhausted but showed great perseverance and energy as we headed into finals. Unfortunately, in the quarter finals, our exhaustion got the best of us and though the game was hard fought, the girls were defeated by Belmont Christian School, the team we were victorious too in Tamworth. The girls should be incredibly proud of their performance and continue to hold their heads up high. I look forward to seeing each of the girls continue to grow in their skills and love of netball over the years to come.
It was a privilege to coach the girls this year. Their commitment to training, particularly during lunch and after school was admirable. Their kindness, respect and sportsmanship to each other, their opponents, the officials and myself in each game were truly remarkable. Thank you to all the parents who helped with travel and equipment, scoring, and who continued to cheer the girls on throughout the duration of the day. Our day couldn't be done without you.
Finally, I thank God for the wonderful weather, safety of the day and the talent He has blessed our Years 3 and4 students with. What a wonderful creator we have.
Congratulations to Lucy. G , Miranda. V, Grace. G , Chloe. L, Emily. C, Alice. M, Annabella. V, Josie. R, Sophie. S and Samara. W on a fantastic day.
Mrs Sirone
Senior Girls
Last Thursday the Senior Girls Netball team travelled to Penrith for the CSSA State Netball Gala Day. With the lingering memory of the 1 goal defeat in Tamworth, our girls were eager for the first game to begin so they could showcase their strength and tenacity as a team. We knew the competition would be tough, but during their back-to-back games, the girls treasured the ball and displayed remarkable agility, intercepting passes, and denying shooting opportunities. They gave 100% as a team each game and finished first in their Pool.
In a short turnaround of 20 minutes, the girls found themselves playing against the 2nd place team from Pool D – Mt Annan CC. It was a tight contest, but the girls took the lead in the first half and went on to win the game. They then met Charlton in the semi-finals and came away with the victory. This saw the Seniors come up against Oran Park in the Grand Final. The game was tense from the opening whistle but after a tight first half, our girls lifted the intensity and worked tirelessly to score off their centre passes and force turnovers, resulting in a win for GPCC. I am so proud of all the girls, they played hard and demonstrated great sportsmanship. Thank you to all the parents who came along to support and cheer the girls on
Congratulations: Isabelle A, Grace B, Lily D, Amelia D, Ruth G, Isla J, Penny L, Nylla P, Sibella M and Chelsea S.
Miss Cooper
Student Achievement
Reef M (6B) competed in 3 events at the 2023 Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre over the weekend.
Reef's results were:
3rd in the 100metre obstacles
6th in 25metre brick carry
7th in 50metre swim with fins
He was unlucky in the swim with fins as he lost one of his fins at the start of the race. He did amazing all the same to get 7th with one fin. Well done Reef!
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
Last Friday, a team of 60 students from the Secondary School ventured to Glendale to compete in the THACCCSA Zone Athletics carnival.
These students competed to the best of their ability in a large range of events. Fantastic performances by Xavier BM and Eloise H who received age champion on the day.
New records were created by Wade B, Xavier BM, Chase C, Taylor F, Quinn L, Johnathon L, Alyssa M, Laura R, Benjamin T. Congratulations to all students that competed with GPCC coming second overall on the day.











