Netball Gala Day

Years 3-4 Team

On Thursday 8 August the Junior netball team travelled to Penrith for the annual Gala day. These were our final games of netball for 2024 and the girls proved that their hard work and dedication to training has paid off. The girls played 6 fantastic games against some hard competition. We had a mixture of wins and draws across the day. The girls combined their collective skills to perform brilliantly in each area of the court - attack, midcourt and defence. It was some of the best netball the girls have played together. Thank you to the girls for committing to our team and showing sportsmanship in all games this year. The competitive matches and spirited atmosphere made for an enjoyable day for players, coaches, and spectators. Congratulations to all the girls for their impressive performances, and I look forward to another year of great netball in 2025!

Thank you to Mr McSwan and parents who made the gala day possible.

Mrs Sirone

Years 5-6 Team

The Senior girls team also played in Penrith last Thursday against other CSSA member schools where the competition is always tough. The team played convincingly and won all their Pool matches finishing top of their group with accurate passing and shooting on display throughout. This meant another tough match against Norwest in the quarter finals who went on to win by only 2 goals.

What a great effort by the team! A huge thanks to Miss Cooper for coaching the girls and also to Mia G in Year 9 for umpiring many games during the gala day.

Dates for your Calendar

School Carnivals

TERM 3

Wednesday 25 September - GPCC K-2 Athletics Carnival (GPCC grounds)

TERM 4

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

Representative Carnivals

TERM 3

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.

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

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 3

Monday 9 September - CIS Primary Boys Cricket trials (select students. Max 3 per school can be nominated) - Nominations close Monday 2 September.

Mr Chris Harris | Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator

Mariners Trophy Tour Visit

We were privileged to welcome two Community Ambassadors from our local soccer team, The Central Coast Mariners, at our Secondary Assembly. The students received a snapshot into the life of a professional soccer player, had the chance to guess the value of each of the 4 trophies on display (lots by the way!), and then were treated to special photo opportunities with the surprisingly heavy trophies. Thank you, Central Coast Mariners, for visiting our school.

Sporting Dates

CSSA Secondary State Athletics: Thursday 29 August SOPAC Homebush

THACCCSA Secondary Boys Basketball Gala Day: Tuesday 3 September Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium

THACCCSA Secondary Girls Futsal Gala Day: Tuesday 3 September Federation Centre Maitland

THACCCSA Mixed Oztag Gala Day: Wednesday 11 September Adcock Park West Gosford