From the Leader of Learning Sport
Dear parents/guardians,
A big congratulations to the following students for progressing through to PDSSSC Swimming, held at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush on Thursday 9th March.
The following students represented the college:
Sarah Jane Noori, Jackson Sibir, Sage Chang, Ellie Sibir, John Thimiopoulous, Ronan Davis, Sabina La, Marko Vidovic, Amelia Seymon, Cassandra Alison Craig, Gabriella Azar, Aaron Forneste, Harrison Green, Analise Gregoriou, Jade Kember, Eesa Mir, Laura O’niell, Caleb Palafox and Loudonald Go.
It is great to see our students showing determination in the swimming pool, proudly representing St Andrews.
It has been a great term for sports so far! We have had many sporting successes over the last couple weeks. Congratulations to our students in our Junior Boys, Intermediate Boys and Senior Boys basketball teams who have progressed through to represent the college in the quarter finals. The boys have been working very hard this season with their respective coaches to end the season well.
Congratulations also to our Intermediate Girls Oz Tag Team and our Junior and Intermediate Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams who have progressed through to the quarter finals. We wish all these teams and their coaches all the very best of luck this Thursday. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.
In other news, Ameilia Manks, a very talented softball player in Year 9, was selected to represent the NSW CCC Softball Team on Monday 13th March and was very excited to compete in the NSW All Schools State Championships. I caught up with Amelia the following day and she expressed how pleased she was with her efforts on the day. We look forward to hearing more about Amelia’s successes in the future!
Gabriella Azar of Year 8, is another one of our talented young ladies, especially on the netball court. Gabriella trialled for the PDSSSC 15s netball trials at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. Gabriella had a great trial, however missed out on the NSW CCC selection. Well done Gabriella on all your hard work!
On Tuesday 14th of March, Cooper and Ruby Ison represented St Andrews College and their golf club Stonecutters Ridge at the NSWCCC State Golf Selections at Waratah Golf Club, Newcastle.
The weather was not kind to the players. Cooper's match was stopped on the 11th hole. Ruby was able to finish the round, but scores matched the waterlogged course.
Cooper's current handicap is 7.4 GA while Ruby plays off a 27 GA. This weekend they will continue to represent Stonecutters Ridge GC in Bathurst at the Annual 2023 Peter O'Malley Junior Masters.
These two are very talented young athletes and we look forward to hearing about Cooper and Ruby’s future successes.
Our senior boys and girls participated in a PDSSSC gala basketball gala day on Wednesday 15th March. Both teams were successful at progressing through to the semi final but, unfortunately missed out on playing the grand final and were knocked out of the competition. Thank you to Mr Carlos and Mr Alata for taking the time to train our students and keep them motivated on the day. Our students showed great sportsmanship and commitment which does not go unnoticed.
Next week on Thursday 23rd March we will be holding our college Cross Country for those students who wish to participate and progress through to PDSSSC Cross Country at the Horsley Park Equestrian Centre. Good luck to these students!
I look forward to sharing many more successes of our young talented students here at St Andrews in the near future.
Thank you,
Ivana Nikitovic
Sports Coordinator