Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator

World Ninja Athlete Games

Three of our amazing students from GPCC competed in a Ninja Warrior event held in South Australia recently. Congratulations on such great results! See report below:

 Ivy H (Year 2), Micha H (Year 5) and Aurora H (Year 7) recently competed in a Ninja competition called World Ninja Athlete Games (same course set up across the world in different gyms, so the whole world is competing against each other in a sense). If you win at your gym, you qualify for an event in America or if you finish in the top 15 in the world.

Ivy came second 

Micah won

Aurora came 3rd

However, Ivy came 10th in the world so she also qualifies for this event.

So for the USA world's event the kids will be competing as follows:

Ivy: UNAA world series finals, FINA, WNAG, 100m world cup and 3km OCR

Micah: UNAA world series finals, FINA, WNAG, 100m world cup and 3km OCR

Aurora: UNAA world series finals, FINA, 100m world cup and 3km OCR

Primary Cross Country Awards

These awards will be handed out to the top 4 place getters at a Wednesday afternoon assembly early next term. Parents of awardees will be notified when this will happen. Stay tuned!

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 up to 60 students to trial for a team that only has 10 spots available. Due to these limited spots, it is highly likely that students will miss out on making the team. We acknowledge that we have a number of skilled athletes who trial for these representative teams and we strive to give opportunity during trials for students to demonstrate their skills.
• 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 are now closed

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 

CSSA (Christian Schools Sports Association) Child Protection training and Risk Warning

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#/

Below is a link for the Risk Warning that accompanies all CSSA run events

https://cssa.net.au/risk-warning.html

GPCC Athletics Carnival

Last Thursday 14 March, 439 students attended the annual Secondary Athletics Carnival at Mingara Regional Athletics Track. Again, it was a very hot day and credit goes to all the staff and competitors for their energy and participation on the day. There were many student helpers for Mrs Lumby and her team delivering food and water around the track to teachers and students to keep them hydrated. Many records were broken and excellent results were calculated. Unfortunately, we were not able to complete all events to cover all age groups so I am unable to award age champions and a winning house at this stage. But, it was an enjoyable day for all involved.

Photo credits to: Sanjay S, Millie P, Olivia W, Olivia F, Olivia P. 

NSW Karate State Team

GPCC would like to acknowledge Grace R (Year 11) for her recent selection in the NSW Karate State Team last weekend.
Grace competed in two categories; (1) KATA - A single person event, representing a pattern of dynamic and disciplined movements, (2) KUMITE - discplined elements of KATA using instinctive movements to control and apply point-scoring strikes against an opponent. Grace recieved Bronze in KATA and Gold in KUMITE, securing her selection in the NSW State Karate Team for 2024 competition. Well done Grace!

Surf Lifesaving Championships 

Congratulations to Rebecca H (Year 10) on her results at the Surf Lifesaving Championships over the weekend in some very challenging surf!  Her best result came in the U17 Ski Relay event where she came 4th with her teammates . Also, Olivia E (Year 11) also had some fantastic results, making the final in the U17 and Open Surf Race, 2nd in the U17 Board Race and 3rd in the U17 Surf Teams! These girls will now focus on the National Championships next month on the Sunshine Coast.

GPCC Sport Calendar 2024

Term One

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

Download CSSA CALENDAR 2024