Sports Corner

CCC Netball

On Monday 14 August, 19 of our best netballers travelled to compete in the NSWCCC Netball Championships in Sydney. Staying overnight in Penrith, our 9/10 and 11/12 team woke fresh to take the court for a massive day of netball.

Our 9/10 team had their first taste of CCC Championship level netball and faired extremely well. They finished 3rd in their pool overall but should be proud of their effort and how they fought to the end, losing 2 games by the narrowest of margins. The learnings they took away from this experience will be of benefit to their performance next year.

9/10 Team

The 11/12 team returned for the second year but this time as top of the age bracket. They easily accounted for Marist Sisters Woolwich and McCarthy College Tamworth, before having to dig deep to defeat Caroline Chisholm Glenmore Park, Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College North Sydney and Mount Carmel College Varroville. Our outstanding results placed us top of our pool and straight into the Grand final. Leaving our all on the court in the pool matches, we could still hold our heads high despite being beaten by Mater Dei Catholic College Wagga Wagga who were also last year’s champions. The ladies were amazing in tenacity, sportsmanship, and teamwork. It was a real pleasure to take both teams away.

11/12 Team

Futsal

During Week 5, our qualifying Futsal teams ventured to Port Macquarie across 3 different days to compete in 5 different divisions of the Australian Schools Futsal Competition.

13 years girls - Made it to the grand final where they took on BDC in a rematch of the local event in Term 2. However, this time our girls ended triumphant beating BDC 2 - 1 with a golden goal in extra time! They are now the Northern NSW Champions.

13 years boys - They too made it to the finals, however, were narrowly defeated in a gallant effort against BDC. A great result for the day!

14 years boys - Despite their best efforts and some spectacular goals, finished third in their pool. Good effort boys.

15 years boys - Were magnificent making it all the way to the finals where they continued their winning streak being named Northern NSW Champions! Thank you to student coach, Dayne Watson-Sinclair who led the boys with confidence and passion.

19 years boys – Some ups and downs in the pools still saw the boys qualify for the semi’s where they went through successfully to the finals. A couple or narrowly missed opportunities saw the boys finish second overall.

Diocesan Athletics

The Lismore Diocesan Athletics was held in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 23 August. SJPC had a 90 strong team attend as well as 10 senior students to help as officials on the day. SJPC students, whether competing, running coffees, or assisting with recording they were outstanding in manner, effort and behaviour; they were a credit to our school.

Diocesan Age Champions

Congratulations to Evie Hill who was named 13 years girls age and to Cooper Moore who was 15 years boys Runner Up Age Champion!

Diocesan Qualifiers

Congratulations to the following students who have now qualified to represent the Diocese at the NSWCCC Athletics Championships at Homebush in September:

Evie Hill (Year 8) High Jump	Lincoln Henry (Year 9) Long Jump
Cooper Moore (Year 9) 100m, Discus, Shot Put	Tahlia Amos (Year10) Shot Put

Riley Woods (Year 10) 800m, 1500m

Finn Klinkers (Year 12) 800m, 1500m

Rhys Mulholland (Year 12) 1500m

Coming Up - Term 3 2023

Danielle McAra
Leader of Sport