Sport News
Mr Stuart McSwan | K - 6 Sport Co-ordinator
CIS Cross Country- Primary
Last Thursday we had six students represent GPCC and our CSSA association at the CIS Cross Country Carnival.
This is a huge achievement to compete at this level of competition. There are competitors from independent schools across NSW, with often well over 100 students per race.
All of our GPCC students did an amazing job with many finishing in the top 50.
A special mention to Chloe B who finished in first place in the Primary – Junior Girls multiclass division and as a result has qualified for the NSWPSSA (All Schools) Cross Country carnival in July. Amazing effort.
Well done Chloe B, Ivy H, Harry T, Amelie W, Alex K and Lucy G. We are very proud of you.
High Jump and Girls Shot Put
Earlier this week we held our High Jump and Girls Shot Put events from the Athletics Carnival. Well done to all students who competed and did their best. Stay tuned for the HCSZS Zone Athletics Squad announcement shortly.
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Mr Chris Harris | Years 7 - 12 Sport Co-ordinator
AFL Junior Gala Day
The boys and girls AFL Junior Gala Day was a huge success, with many students playing an AFL game for the first time.
There were standouts all across the field for both teams and plenty of goals kicked.
The girls in particular battled hard all day, playing with one less player on the field due to late withdrawals.
Sophie's Achievement
Congratulations to Sophie C (Year 8) who recently completed in the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships. She represented the College in the 12/13 Years Girls 100m Breaststroke. Sophie swam a fantastic time of 1:20.44, placing third. As a result of her performance, Sophie has been named as a reserve to represent NSW All Schools at the upcoming School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships, which will be held in Brisbane next term.
CSSA Secondary State Netball
Well done to our Junior Girls, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys netball teams who represented GPCC at the CSSA Netball Gala Day in Penrith on Tuesday 17 June. It was a big day, with teams playing 7–8 games in their pools, all competing for a spot in the finals.
The Senior Girls finished 3rd in their pool, just missing out on the finals. The team showed growth and determination. The Junior Girls played with passion and resilience throughout the day, making it all the way to the semi-finals before narrowly bowing out. A special mention goes to our Senior Boys, who became the first-ever male team to represent GPCC at this event. They made an unforgettable debut, being undefeated all day and winning the grand final convincingly.
It was an outstanding effort from all teams. Their teamwork, fair play, and relentless effort were noticed and celebrated by their coaches. A huge thank you also to Chloe B, Lily D, and Mia G for giving up their time to umpire, the day couldn’t have happened without you.
CIS Cross Country
We extend our congratulations to the nine students who represented the College at the CIS Cross Country Championships, held on Thursday 12 June at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
Our runners delivered outstanding performances, with many achieving personal bests. We also sincerely thank the parents who assisted with transport on the day.
A special commendation goes to Lara B (Year 8), who placed 8th in the 13 Years Girls event. As a result of this achievement, Lara has been selected for the NSWCIS Cross Country Team and will compete at the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships on Tuesday 22 July.
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Boys Futsal - Juniors and Opens
The Junior Boys team gave it their all on the futsal court, showing passion and determination throughout the day. Although they were unable to defend their title, the team demonstrated resilience and growth, adapting their tactics and formation as they gained insight into their strengths and areas for improvement. Their perseverance paid off with a well-earned win in their final game, after which they proudly supported the Senior Boys in their grand final.
The Open Boys team, led by Captain Kaden L (Year 12), delivered an exceptional performance to retain the HCSZS Futsal Shield. Undefeated throughout the tournament, the team executed a highly skilled and tactical campaign, dominating every match with precision and confidence. A special mention goes to Hunter M (Year 10), whose outstanding goalkeeping saw him keep a clean sheet for most of the day.
The boys’ final match was a fantastic display of teamwork and talent, reflecting years of dedicated training and commitment. They displayed admirable sportsmanship and humility, making the College proud.
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