From the Leader of Learning Sport
Georgia Greens 24 Hour MS Mega Swim
We would like to congratulate Georgia Green on a fantastic achievement with her swimming team in raising over $8000 for MS.
Georgia completed her 24 hour MS Mega swim last week. Starting Saturday at noon and completed Sunday at noon.
Georgia, who was part of a team of 12, had a goal of swimming 100km in 24 hours. Her team started their challenge with 1 km rotations, and when they needed to make up the time, they did 100 m sprint relays.
By the early hours with very little sleep, they were all very fatigued and felt like their goal was an impossible task. However, with determination, will and heart, they dug deep and supported each other to keep pushing forward.
Georgia and her team reached their goal with 16 minutes to spare and at the final hour, had completed 100.9 km.
St Andrews College is incredibly proud of Georgia Green for using her talent and skills in swimming to achieve a fantastic feat and raise over $8000 for MS. Georgia showed strength, determination and leadership in raising awareness and funds for her cause.
Georgia has truly practised the college motto of “going beyond” and doing more for the community.
Georgia and her team were awarded the MS community award for their tremendous effort.
Well done, Georgia!
WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS COACHING FOOTBALL CLINICS
On the 22nd and 29th of April, St Andrews students who play Football took part in a great opportunity offered by the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Members of the Western Sydney Wanderers Academy coaching staff and members of the W-League team attended and ran the football clinics. Students had the opportunity to develop their football skills.
It was a fantastic experience for our students as they were given the opportunity to be coached by professional coaching staff, offering students of the college an excellent opportunity to showcase their skills in front of their fellow college peers and in front of experienced coaching staff.
The Coaching Staff were highly impressed with the calibre of our students and were also impressed with their attitude, behaviour and willingness to learn and develop their skills. The Wanderers coaching staff that attended said they would be more than happy to come back and run further clinics in the future with such great students.
We hope to see the Western Sydney Wanderers back for future clinics.
Andre Dera - PDSSSC Representation at CCC Level Football Championships
On the 25th and 26th of May, Andre Dera took part in the CCC Football Championships as part of the combined PDSSSC Diocesan Open Boys Football team.
We are incredibly proud of Andre and his achievements in being selected to compete and represent at a higher level.
We also wish Andre the best of luck with his selection trials for the Football Federation Australia Joeys team known as the Young Socceroos. It is a great pathway opportunity for Andre. We are extremely proud of Andre and his achievements.
College Athletics Carnival 4th of June
On Friday the 4th of June, the College Athletics Carnival will take place on the Junior Oval. Students will have the opportunity to compete and attempt qualification to the PDSSSC Diocesan event for track and field events. Students will also be given a chance to participate in house novelty games testing their teamwork, athletic and sports skills. I encourage all students to take part in the college athletics carnival, to try and do their personal best on the day!
General Message from the Leader of Learning Sport
If your child is competing at a high level of sport, we would like to know so we can publish their achievements. Please send an email to the college or directly to the Leader of Learning sport adunaeff2@parra.catholic.edu.au
Alex Dunaeff
Leader of Learning Sport