Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator

GPCC Primary Athletics Carnival

On Tuesday 21 May we held our re-scheduled Primary Athletics Carnival at Mingara Athletics Centre. We were blessed with clear…ish skies and were able to get through most of the required track and field events with the plan to run House relays here at school in the next few weeks.

 It was so encouraging to see the number of children that participated throughout the day with students from Year 2-6 as well as some YVCS students too. 

An event like this could not happen without the parent and student helpers, House Captains, teachers and other staff members that all go above and beyond to complete their jobs before and during the carnival. Thank you to everyone that helped in one way or another.

It was wonderful to see the students run and jump during events as well as hearing cheering from the crowd to encourage each competitor. Congratulations to all the students for doing their best and we now look forward to taking a strong team to Zone in early August.

Stay tuned for Age Champions, Zone squad and winning House results which will be published in a few weeks’ time and awards presented during a Chapel service later in the term.

Thank you to the amazing teachers, parents, House Captains and student helpers for your assistance in making the day a great success.

We even had current Olympian and ex GPCC student Nicola Olyslagers arrive for her own training session after our carnival where I was able to show her, her own High Jump record from 2008 which still stands. We look forward to cheering her on in Paris in a few months time.

Loudest, catchiest, most creative chant:

1^st Eagles and Breakers

3^rd  Warriors

4^th Hurricanes

Cleanest House area:

1^st Hurricanes

2^nd Breakers

3^rd Warriors

4^th Eagles

Cross Country Awards

Congratulations to our Primary School Cross Country Champions who were awarded their Medals in Chapel on Wednesday 22 May. Eua Eagles were our winning House. Well done to all participants.

Australian U10 Football team

James C along with other Years 3/4 children from GPCC competed last year in the school futsal gala day. The GPCC team won the competition and progressed to compete in the NNSW Futsal School Championships and they were again triumphant. 

James then attended the National School Trials and was selected to represented NSW in the National Schools Futsal competition held in Queensland last September. From there James was then selected to represent Australia in a tour of the Philippines.

The Australian boys U10 team did amazingly well throughout the whole competition, earning themselves a place in the grand final, which James was named captain for. The boys played their best and gave their all, but in the end went down to Arayat FC Philippines 2-0.

On the last few days of the tour the boys were given the opportunity to participate in the international football for peace movement at a local Baclayan Mangyan School, where the Australian Futsal Team and local Mangyan children came together through their shared passion for football. The days were was filled with friendly matches, and skill-sharing sessions that effortlessly broke down language barriers through the universal language of football. 

Congratulations James.

Dates for your Calendar

School Carnivals

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

Tuesday 11 June - CSSA Primary State Gymnastics Levels 3+ 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

U14's and Opens Boys Rugby League

Congratulations to the U14’s and Opens Boys Rugby League teams that competed in the Broken Bay Cochrane Cup (U14’s) and City Cup (Opens) at Erina Oval on Wednesday. Each of the boys played to the best of their ability and we pushed our opposition in each game. This is the first time in a long time that we have competed in these age groups in Rugby League and many of the boys will be able to play again next year. 

CHS Sailing Championships

Congratulations to Jonathon L (Year 10) who competed on behalf of the college in the CHS Sailing Championships in the April School Holidays at Belmont in the 16 ft Skiff Club. He came 3^rd in the Laser division. Well done Jonathon.

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