Senior School Sports Update

Wanderers Cup 

On Wednesday 27 August, a group of Footballers in Years 9 and 10 from our Sports Academy participated in the Wanderers Cup Gala Day. We were able to send three teams to this tournament, where students showcased their skills in a 5-a-side format against a number of other schools.

Team B played really strongly throughout their pool matches. They worked hard as a team, showing great skill and determination, and in the end they finished as Runners Up in Pool A. That’s a huge achievement and something to be proud of.

Team C competed in Pool B. The boys gave it their all in some tough games. The team had mixed results on the day, however they saved their best for last, fashioning a come from behind win to end the day on a positive note and ensure that they finished in third place in Pool B. This demonstrates the depth of talent and teamwork we’ve got across our Football Program.

Finally, Team A also competed in Pool B, winning the majority of their games and coming out as the winners! That means they’ve progressed through to the finals on Wednesday 10 September. I’m looking forward to watching their progress as they test themselves against winners from other areas.

CASA Boys and Girls Open Basketball Gala Day

On Friday 29 August, students from the College participated in a CASA Basketball Gala Day for senior students. Whilst there were some mixed results on the day, students competed with skill and tenacity, representing themselves, their families and the college with distinction. 

Finally, I’d like to acknowledge the disappointment of both staff and students where we have had the cancellation of events due to the unusually high amount of rain in August. 

There was to be an AFL Gala Day on Monday 25 August for students in Years 7-9. I know all were looking forward to participating. 

A special mention goes to the 100 plus students who were part of our Thomas Hassall team, set to represent the college at the CASA Athletics Championships on Thursday 21 August. For many, this was a rare opportunity to test their athletic ability against others in track and field events and I acknowledge their disappointment in missing out on this experience. I would however like to wish well the 15 students who have qualified, through their times and distances at our College carnival, to represent CASA at the upcoming AICES Athletics Championships on Tuesday 9 September. They have earned this selection based on their hard work and ability, and I’m looking forward to monitoring their results and sharing these with our community.

Mr David Tomich
Senior School Sports Co-ordinator