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 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

On Friday 16 August, our Years 7-8 girls netball team and Years 9-10 girls netball team competed at Adcock Park in the Netball NSW Schools Cup. The girls displayed incredible energy, with strong performances in both attack and defence, and excellent teamwork throughout the day.

The Years 7 and 8 girls netball team secured convincing wins against Central Coast Grammar, Lisarow, Henry Kendall, St Phillips, and Wadalba, showcasing their skill and determination. Their only loss came against Central Coast Sport College, a formidable opponent.

In a closely contested match against St Joseph's, the game ended in a draw. Despite our team having a better overall "for" score, St Joseph's advanced to the finals due to a stronger "against" score. We are proud of how the girls handled this news, demonstrating great sportsmanship.

Our Years 9 and 10 girls netball team played with determination, winning three of the seven games they played and having an overall successful and enjoyable day of netball. 

Overall, the girls played exceptionally well and represented our school with pride. Well done, girls!

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