Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator

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 Primary Yrs 2-6 Athletics Carnival (Mingara)

TERM 3                       

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

TERM 4

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

Representative Carnivals

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 2

Monday 13 May: CIS Primary Boys and Girls Hockey Trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 6 May

Monday 13 May: CIS Primary Rugby League Trials (select students)- Nominations close Monday 6 May

Tuesday 11 June: CSSA Primary State Gymnastics Levels Only (select students) All competitors are required to have an accredited gymnastics coach from their club attend on the day- Nominations close Tuesday 28 May

Wednesday 19 June: CIS Primary Rugby Union Trials #1 (select students) - Nominations close Wednesday 12 June

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 

Last Tuesday, a team of 32 fantastic swimmers travelled to SOPAC to swim in the 2024 CSSA Secondary State Swimming Championships. Some excellent results were seen and many of team have qualified for the next level of swimming at the CIS Championships on May 6-7. Below is the list of positions in the Age Champions in their different age groups.

Well done to all our swimmers and a special shout out to Felicity R who broke the 16 girls 50m freestyle record with a swim of 26.77secs.

Finally, a big thank you to all the parents who travelled down to Sydney to support our students. 

 Age Champion Positions:

12 Years Girls - S Collison 4^th

13 Years Girls – A Hall 1^st

13 Years Boys – L Sinclaire 3^rd

13 Years Boys – R Mueller 4^th

14 Years Boys – J Prowse 6^th

16 Years Girls – F Ruzek 1^st

17 Years Boys – R Melck 4^th

17 Years Boys – C Northey 6^th

18 Years Girls – S Pearce 3^rd

18 Years Boys – Z Soede 4^th

18 Years Boys – O Prowse 5^th  

Record: Felicity R - Girls 16 50 Free Secondary 26.77

NSW Schools Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships

Last Friday, a group of 14 students from Years 7 – 10 travelled to Glenrock to compete in the 2024 NSW Schools Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships. It was a great day of racing where students competed in the Under 15 and Under 17 age groups and completed 4 laps of a long, challenging course. Best results were seen in the Under 17’s division with Daniel VB (Year 10) 6^th and Thomas G (Year 10) 7^th did exceptionally well. Well done to all our competitors.  

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Term One

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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