NOVEMBER 2017
GENERAL SPORT NEWS Congratulations to all students on your wonderful involvement in Sport this year at Wallsend Campus. Slider Hockey Lunchtime winners were the staff team Quackers and final Lunchtime winners for Dodgeball were team Toot. Congratulations to both teams. Thank you to all who attended the annual Sports Presentation on Monday 27 November – a great night to recognise all the wonderful student achievements in sport. We look forward to seeing what 2018 holds for our students in their many sporting endeavours. Mr Brenden Kelana & Ms Kirbi Masters Sports Organisers
SPORTS PEOPLE OF THE MONTH
EBONY WOODCOCK MALAKAI MOHU
UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS College Swimming Carnival for competitive swimmers – Wednesday 7 February 2018 at Wallsend Pool Friday Sport Series I commences Friday 9 February 2018 CCWC Swimming Carnival for all students ‐ Friday 2 March 2018 at Wallsend Pool
TOUCH FOOTBALL On Friday 17 November our Year 7/8 Girls Touch Football Team played in the All Schools State Touch Finals after winning the Hunter Tournament. The girls were undefeated through all round games and went on to win their quarter final against Kildare 4‐3 in a very nervous and close game. This took them to the semi‐final against St Josephs College, who had nearly double the amount of players and fresh legs! The girls lost the final to St Joseph’s who went on to be convincing winners of the tournament! All girls were outstanding on the day and developed confidence and creativity in their attack play. This was one of our team goals! Congratulations to the girls on finishing fourth in NSW and producing a stellar effort, both on the park and in training leading up to the event. Special thanks to the parents who supported us on the day, and to Olivia Kakoulidis who stepped up at the last minute. Congratulations to all the girls. The team consisted of: Chloe Allan, Jorja Brown, Zali Chippendale, Lamona Faleako, Olivia Kakoulidis, Mackenzie Porter, Abby Sanderson, Tiahna Skelton, Kyah Waters and Ebony Woodcock. Miss Melanie Yorke, Touch Football Coach
UNDER 15s HUNTER CHS KNOCKOUT NETBALL A talented and determined team participated in the Hunter CHS Knockout on Wednesday 22 November. Our pool consisted of teams from Taree, Hunter Sports and Tomaree High Schools. Our first game against Taree High School started very tight, with CCWC only leading by 1 at half time. The girls dug in during the third quarter and with patient and strategic play had taken the lead by 2. They kicked away in the last quarter and won the game 20‐14. The second game we came up against a red hot Hunter Sports High School Team and the news of their performance against a solid Lambton team had our girls rattled. During the first quarter our girls were over‐awed and a confident Hunter Sports took out an early 8 point lead. The second half saw this lead stretched to 11 but the girls had started to play their own game. During the third quarter we managed to stay on even terms for the quarter and the girls started playing with increased confidence. The girls played a fantastic last quarter and finished the game 24‐16. I was extremely impressed with their resilience and refusal to give up after a slow start. Our last game was against Tomaree High School and the girls were determined to play well. They again started slow in the first half but played a much better second half tactically and won the game 30‐11. It has been a pleasure to coach such a vibrant team. Mrs Amanda Phillips Netball Coach
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP RUGBY LEAGUE GALA DAY After a very successful year the Girls Junior and Senior Rugby League teams were rewarded with an excursion to witness some of the best in the business and attend two fixtures of the Women's Rugby League World Cup. However, before watching these games, the girls had 3 games to play in the Girls Rugby League World Cup Gala Day. Ms Masters and Mrs Phillips were committed to other school events on the day, so Mr Andrew Johnson and Mr Josh Corby accompanied the girls to Sydney. The Juniors had little preparation going into their first game and had a narrow loss to St Pauls Booragul. Their next game was against a much larger Hoxton Park High School where the girls came out with a gutsy win and started to show their skill. They finished the day with another win against Cronulla High School which was well deserved. Players Player: Kyah Watters Coach’s Award: Ella Moriarty The Seniors started their day against Narooma High School and although they were slow to start, they were able to get the win. The next game was against a strong outfit in Woolooware High School. The girls had improved from their first game performance but were narrowly beaten in a close result. The senior team finished off the day with their best performance against Hunter River High School where they were convincing winners in a game where everyone played well. Players Player: Leili Mohu Coach’s Award: Skarlett Eastman As mentioned earlier, the girls then attended two games of the Women's Rugby League World Cup with England up against the Cook Islands in the first game. This was a great game which was won in the last minute of the game when the Cook Islands scored in front of the screaming school crowd. The next game was Australia versus Canada and one in which a lot of the girls were excited about. Australia were far too good in this game and were convincing winners in what was a very entertaining game. A great day out where the girls were brilliant both on and off the field. Mr Joshua Corby & Mr Andrew Johnson Rugby League Coaches
INDOOR SOCCER On Monday 27 November, students participated in the High School Indoor Soccer Challenge at Charlestown Indoor Sports Centre. Both the boys and girls team made it through to the grand final. The boys defeated the previously undefeated Toronto High School 3‐0. The girls defeated Warners Bay High School 4‐1.
On Monday 4 December it was the turn of Year 7/8 at the High School Indoor Soccer Challenge. The boys won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 in their pool. The girls won all of their games. The boys defeated Toronto High School in the semi‐finals and were runners up against Warners Bay High School. The girls’ won the semi‐finals after a golden goal win against Toronto High School and were overall winners against Warners Bay High School. Congratulations to all four teams on your tremendous effort during this challenge. Mr Michael Psarris Soccer Coach
THOSE WERE THE DAYS ‐ STAFF PROFILE Penny Wilson What sports do/did you play? Dance, Competitive Swimming, AFL What is your greatest sporting achievement? Teachers diploma for dance or Swimming Records What is the hardest sport? Why? Long distance running – give me a pool any day What team do you follow? Sydney Swans What were your favourite subjects at school? PASS, PE, Legal Studies What is something you can’t live without? A comfy pillow to sleep on What is something that makes you really angry? When there is no food to eat Who was your childhood hero? Leisel Jones & Michael Klim Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Planning/Travelling around Europe again (fingers crossed) What do you enjoy about sport? Having fun with friends and feeling like I’ve achieved something
2018 HUNTER SPORT TRIALS There is a new School Sport Website and all information regarding Hunter trials have been uploaded. The web address is: https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/Hunter . 1. Click on
5. Once the Sport Coordinator has your permission note they will seek the advice of both the Convener and School Coaches as to your eligibility to attend Trials. Students that are too young or are not of the standard or calibre of a Hunter team cannot attend Trials. 6. Once the Sport Coordinator signs off on your attendance then you take the completed permission note to the trial. 7. NOTE that no transport or direct supervision is supplied by your High School.
8. Trial dates and times printed on this form are subject to change. Please refer to the Hunter School Sport website for the most up‐to‐date information.
Date Team Date Team Term 1 Term 2 February 9 Girls Volleyball May 25 Lawn Bowls February 22 Boys Volleyball June 14 WAG/MAG/RG Gymnastics February 26 Golf June 26 Boys Tennis February 27 Diving July 3 Girls Tennis March 1 Boy/Girls Touch U/16s July 3 Orienteering March 7 Boys Basketball July 5 Trampoline Sports March 8 Girls Football Term 3 March 13 Boys AFL U/15s August 7 Mountain Biking March 13 Girls Basketball September 26 Boys Cricket March 14 Boys Football Term 4 March 15 Boys/Girls Water Polo November 20 Girls Softball March 16 Netball November 20 Boys Softball March 21 Rugby League 15’s and Opens November 29 Girls Cricket March 26 Squash December 11 Boys Baseball March 28 Rugby Union March 29 Boy/Girls Touch U/16s Opens April 4 Boys/Girls Hockey July 3 Orienteering July 5 Trampoline Sports
CHRISTMAS TRIVIA 1. After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel? 2. Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December. Who is the patron saint remembered on the 26th of December? 3. Every elf has this ornament on the tip of their shoes. Which ornament are we talking about? 4. Everyone is familiar with the mistletoe tradition. What is the colour of the berries of the plant? 5. How does Santa Claus go back up the chimney to continue his journey of delivering gifts? 6. How many points does a snowflake traditionally have? 7. Name the eight original Reindeer.
8. One of the most famous Cola companies in the world used to have advertisements featuring a happy, smiling Santa Claus. Name the company 9. Red and green are the two colours most associated with Christmas. Which are the two other colours, according to Christmas holiday trivia, that are also extremely popular in this season? 10. Traditionally, kids leave out snacks for Santa Claus. What are these snacks? 11. Traditions of Christmas around the world will tell you that Santa Claus is known by many names. What is the French name for Santa Claus? 12. Two of the reindeers are named after weather phenomenon. Name the reindeer. 13. What are the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave baby Jesus, according to Christmas history? 14. What is the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s partner, from the play, A Christmas Carol? 15. What two phrases will you almost always find on Christmas gift tags? 16. When does the Russian Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas? 17. Which country can be credited with the creation of the Christmas beverage, eggnog? 18. Which country does St. Nicholas originally belong to? 19. Which country gifts the Christmas tree that is placed at the Trafalgar Square in London, according to Christmas tradition? 20. Which is the most popular ornament used to place at the top of the Christmas tree? 21. Which was the first state in the United States to recognize Christmas as an official holiday? 22. Which was the last state in the United States that declared Christmas a legal holiday?
ANSWERS: 1. Egypt 2. Stephen 3. Bells 4. White 5. He places his finger on the side of his nose, gives a smile and a nod. 6. Six 7. Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Prancer, Vixen, Dancer, and Donner 8. Coca Cola 9. Gold and Silver 10. Cookies and milk 11. Pere Noel 12. Donner, which means thunder in German, and Blitzen, which means lightning 13. Gold, Myrrh, and Frankincense 14. Jacob Marley 15. To and From 16. January 7th 17. England 18. Turkey 19. Norway 20. Angel 21. Alabama 22. Oklahoma