Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator

CSSA/CIS Girls Basketball trials

Last Friday Willow H From 6B went to the CIS girls Basketball trials as part of the CSSA contingent. Willow had an enjoyable time and did such an amazing job and gained valuable experience from attending the trial. Well done Willow. 

CSSA State Swimming Carnival

Last Thursday 7 March GPCC was well represented at the CSSA State Swimming Carnival by 16 strong swimmers at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre. This is such a special venue having hosted the swimming events for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Perhaps some of these swimmers that attended the carnival will be future Olympians and can be very proud of their efforts.

Due to our strong performances GPCC has one of the largest contingents from CSSA attending the CIS carnival in two weeks.

Our Hunter Zone THACCCSA finished in first place.

Congratulations boys and girls on a wonderful evening of competitive swimming.

Notable results:

• Junior Boys Relay Team of Archer H, Kyle M, Jake B, Moses P finished 4^th
• Junior Girls Relay Team of Cleo M, Bella L, Emily R, Taya K finished 4^th
• Lachlan P finished 4^th in both the 12yr boys 50m Freestyle and Backstroke

GPCC Primary Cross Country

On Thursday morning before the real heat heat, many brave students ran either 2 or 3km during our GPCC Primary Cross Country Carnival. The boys and girls pushed themselves and although exhausted, can be very proud of the effort they put in. There were some super close finishes and great results on the day.

I’d like to thank the students that gave it their all and even those that didn’t race for cheering, parents for helping throughout the morning and teachers for performing their role with enthusiasm.

Age Champions and place getters will be announced during an upcoming Chapel and the State CSSA Carnival will be held in Term 2 on Friday 31 May with the top 4 runners from each age group making it through. Stay tuned for details.

NSW Schools Mountain Bike Championship

For parents interested in registering and travelling with your child to the NSW School Mountain Bike Championship in Glenrock on Thursday 21 March, please follow the link below for more information and instructions on how to register:  https://my.raceresult.com/274265/

Dates for your Calendar

School Carnivals

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

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

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 

THACCCSA Zone Touch Football Gala Day

On a bright, sunny, Monday, four touch football teams travelled to Wallsend touch field for the annual THACCCSA Zone Touch Gala Day. All team performed to a very high standard and a great day was had by all. Many of our players were selected in the Hunter Zone CSSA touch rep team to represent CSSA at the State touch day later this year. The Under 15 boys team unfortunately lost in their grand final to Charlton CC, however, the Under 15 girls and Open boys were undefeated all day and won their Grand Finals.

Under 15 Boys

Runners up – Green Point 

Winner – Charlton

 

Under 15 Girls

Runners up – Wyong
Winner – Green Point  

 

Open Girls 

Runners up – Belmont 

Winner – Maitland

 

 

Open Boys
Runners up – Charlton

Winner – Green Point

 

NSW Junior Athletics Championships 

Congratulations to Jesse M (Year 10) who competed in the NSW Junior Athletics Championship at SOPAC last week. He made the finals in hurdles on Friday, finishing 8th and maintaining a national qualifying time. On Saturday he had triple jump which he went in with the goal being either a PB of over 12.8m or making the podium. His fourth and final jump was a PB of 13.09m finishing with a bronze medal. So now he continues preparations for nationals in Adelaide in April for both hurdles and triple jump. 

Surf Life Saving NSW State Age Championships 

Congratulations to our surf life savers at the SLSC NSW State Age Championships on the weekend.  

Levi S (Year 7) was a finalist in the following races: Board Relay Team 8^th, Board Rescue 4^th, Swim Race 28^th his Cameron Team took out Silver and

2 x 1km Run took out Bronze. 

Alexandra H (Year 8) medalled in 5 out of her 6 events placing 2nd in Board Race, Board Relay, Ironperson and 3rd in Surf Race and Cameron.

The competition was fierce and gaining these results are huge achievements. 

GPCC Sport Calendar 2024

Term One

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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