Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator

THACCCSA Primary Zone Swimming

On Thursday of this week 36 amazing swimmers from GPCC Primary competed at the THACCCSA Primary Zone Swimming Carnival. Stay tuned for a report in next week’s Messenger.

Expressions of interest for CSSA and HZSA Duathlon/Triathlon

This is an event for those in Years 3-6. Please see the information provided below. It is important to note that this is different from the biathlon event which has been run in previous years and includes a cycle leg. Parents will be required to coordinate a team of students to participate in their age group prior to contacting Mr McSwan.

Parents will also be required to transport their child and gear (bike) to and from the event.

Please let Mr McSwan know via email smcswan@gpcc.nsw.edu.au if you would like to enter a team, which event they will be competing in and which leg each competitor will be completing by Friday 22 March.

Soccer Skills Acquisition Program 

We are delighted to announce that former Socceroo Jason van Blerk, will be bringing his Football Academy to GPCC starting in Week 3 of Term 1 in 2024. The program will run over all four terms in 2024. It is a skill based acquisition program to cater for all levels of the beautiful game. With 35 years of experience in Australia and in Europe, Jason’s program is designed to take your child to the next level. Please click on link for more information: https://spiritusfootballblog.wordpress.com/

This schedule is designed for all ages and year groups but also can be flexible by moving your child up and down in year groups if you cannot make the session.

Schedule:

Primary School

Tuesday Afternoons 3:15 – 4:30pm Boys Years 3 & 4

Thursday Afternoon 3:15 – 4:30pm Girls Years 3 – 6

Friday Afternoon 3:15 – 4:30pm Boys Years 3 – 6

Information: 

Cost is $20 per session. If your child is attending the academy, it must be payed in full, but you can join anytime during the term.   

Please send email to Jason Van Blerk, jasonvanblerkfootballacademy@gmail.com for your availability and payment information. All enquiries should be made directly to Jason van Blerk. 

Dates for your Calendar

School Carnivals

TERM 1

Thursday 14 March - GPCC Yrs 2-6 Cross Country Carnival (GPCC grounds)

TERM 2

Friday 3 May - GPCC Yrs 2-6 Athletics Carnival (Mingara)

TERM 3                       

Wednesday 21 August - GPCC Yrs K-2 Athletics Carnival (GPCC grounds)

TERM 4

Friday 25 October - GPCC Yrs K-2 Swimming Carnival (Peninsula Leisure Centre)

Representative Carnivals

TERM 1

Thursday 7 March - CSSA Primary State Swimming Carnival (Homebush- evening meet 4-8pm)

Wednesday 27 March - CIS Primary Swimming Championships (Homebush)

TERM 2

Friday 31 May - CSSA Primary and Secondary State Cross Country Carnival (Sydney Equestrian Centre)

Thursday 6 June - CIS Primary and Secondary Cross Country

TERM 3

Tuesday 6 August - THACCCSA Zone Primary Athletics Carnival (Glendale)

Friday 23 August - CSSA Primary State Athletics Carnival (Blacktown)

Friday 6 September - CIS Primary Athletics Carnival

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.
• Unfortunately, it is simply not possible for all children who trial to be included in final teams. It is not uncommon for 60 students to trial for a team that only has 10 spots available.
• 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 (NOT GPCC teams)

These trials are not for GPCC school teams that we trial for 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 Nomination 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: Please note these are not for GPCC school teams.

Term 1

Friday 8 March - CIS Primary Boys and Girls Basketball Trials (select students via Paper selection) - Nominations close Friday 23 February

Monday 25 March - CIS Primary Girls Soccer Trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 18 March

Monday 8 April - CSSA Primary Girls Netball trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 25 March

Monday 8 April - CIS Primary Boys AFL Trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 25 March 

Water Polo

Congratulations to Rijk M (Year 12) for trialling and being selected to represent CSSA at the CIS 17&U Boys Water Polo Selection Trials on Tuesday 5 March 2024 at Knox Grammar School Aquatic Centre. A fantastic achievement Rijk.

NSW Country Swimming Championshps

I would like to congratulate some GPCC swimmers on the their amazing results at the 2024 NSW Country Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park last weekend.

Alexandra H (Year 8) also timed personal bests in all her many individual events, and placed 2nd in the 400 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly and 100 Freestyle for U13 girls.

Rebecca H (Year 10) received personal bests in all her individual events, one event a top 10 finish and her medley relay team qualified Australian Age Nationals.

Levi S (Year 7) best result was 3rd in the U13s 100M Breaststroke and he was also a finalist in the 200M freestyle he came 8th, 8th in the 50M breaststroke and 4th in the 400M Freestyle. 

Felicity R (Year 10) obtained the fantastic results of 1^st in the 50m backstroke, 2^nd in the 50m freestyle, 4^th  in the 50m butterfly and 6^th  in the 100m butterfly. This means Felicity has qualified to compete in the 50m freestyle at the Olympic swimming trials in Brisbane, scheduled for June 10th to 15th. The 50m freestyle trials are set to take place on day 6 of the championships. Additionally, she has earned a spot in the Australian Age Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast. Felicity will be participating in the 50m freestyle, 50m fly, and 50m backstroke events.

Well done to all our amazing swimmers!

Term One

THACCCSA Zone Swimming Carnival ENTRIES DUE: Wednesday 28 February (Meet Manager file)

CIS Secondary 16&U Boys Football Trials: Monday 4 March Bernie Mullane

THACCCSA Zone Swimming Carnival: Wednesday 6 March Peninsula Leisure Centre                                       

THACCCSA Touch Football Gala Day: Monday 11March Wallsend Touch Ovals

GPCC Secondary Athletics Carnival: Thursday 14 March Mingara

CIS Secondary Open Boys & Girls Football Trials: Friday 15 March Bernie Mullane

NSW School Mountain Bike Championships Thursday – Friday 21 & 22 March

CSSA State Secondary Swimming Championships: Tuesday 26 March Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre     

NSWAS Secondary U15&U Girls Netball Trials: Paper Nominations close: Thursday 28 March - Netball players to attend the All Schools Trials CIS Member Schools only

CSSA + HZSA Secondary Schools Triathlon: Thursday 4 April International Regatta Centre Penrith

CSSA Secondary State Touch Football Gala Day and Trials for CIS: Friday 5 April - Penrith Touch Fields          

SASSA/CSSA Secondary 16&U Boys Rugby Union Trials: Wednesday 10 April

CSSA Calendar

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