FEBRUARY 2018 GENERAL SPORT NEWS It has been an extremely busy start to the Sporting year here at Callaghan College Wallsend Campus. Numerous Hunter Region Trails have been held, as well as the College and Campus Swimming Carnivals. Students in Years 8‐10 have selected their Series I Sport and they will continue this Friday Sport until Friday 18 May. Information and permission notes are always available on the new online sport selection site, School Bytes. This can be accessed through the student Canvas Intranet or by searching for ‘School Bytes’ and using student DET logins. Lunch time competitions are in full swing. Single Paddle Tennis Finals came down to Mr Johnson (PDHPE) vs Mr Kilham (Science), with Mr Johnson being awarded Single Paddle Tennis Champion for 2018. Touch Football teams are currently playing round two of games. To be involved in Lunchtime competitions, listen to notices for when different sports are playing throughout the year and get your team together to join in the fun and enjoy being physical during your breaks. Any questions in regards to sport please see the PDHPE staff in Staffhouse 2. Ms Kirbi Masters & Mr Brenden Kelana Sports Organisers SPORTS PEOPLE OF THE MONTH Connor Perrett Keleni Treacy COLLEGE SWIMMING CARNIVAL ‐ WALLSEND AGE CHAMPIONS BOYS GIRLS 12 Years Kinnan Newham ‐ 13 Years ‐ Katelyn Oberaker 15 Years ‐ Keleni Treacy 16 Years Jacob Findlay ‐ SWIMMING CARNIVAL 1st BROOKS Friday 2 March saw our Campus stage our Swimming Carnival at Wallsend Pool. On what was a perfect summer day, many students competed in the swimming 2nd WILLIS and novelty events. Brooks were convincing winners on the day, defeating Willis, with Nash in third rd spot and Fletcher finishing fourth. 3 NASH Congratulations to all students who attended the Carnival and to the following th students, who are our Age Champions: 4 FLETCHER BOYS GIRLS 12 Years Kinnan Newham Amelia Hughes 13 Years James Delbianco Caitlin Oberekar/Caitlin Bennett 14 Years Griffyn Searles Tenaya Marks 15 Years Bailey Chapman Keleni Treacy 16 Years Jacob Findlay Sarah Delbianco Mr Brenden Kelana Sports Organiser BOYS BASKETBALL Boys Basketball is off and running in 2018 at Callaghan College Wallsend. There has been a large number of students turning up for the twice weekly training sessions, with students from all year levels attending. In Term 2, the boys will train each Wednesday morning before school at 8.00am. This year, for the first time, the school entered a team in the open competition in the Hunter. This was to provide the students with more court time and to get them valuable experience before the U/15’s competition later in the year. We played Maitland, Kotara and Newcastle in a round‐robin style competition at Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium. All players were outstanding on the day and very competitive against their much older opponents. Coach's award went to Reuben Beale who showed great composure on the basketball court. Mr Jivvel Kilham Boys Basketball Coach OPEN BOYS CRICKET On Thursday 1 March, our Open Boys Cricket team defeated Maitland HS by 7 runs in a thriller at Tenambit. Angus Schieb won the toss and decided to bat. Blake Doherty made 16 runs and Daynen Hunt made 15. Connor Perrett and Noah Cooper put on 26 runs for the 10th wicket partnership, getting us to a modest total of 94. We made a great start with the ball and had Maitland 3 for 20 before we lost our way a little. Maitland were 3 for 55 at drinks. A great team effort then saw us, in 8 deliveries, have Maitland from 4 for 77 to 9 for 78, courtesy of terrific bowling from Jack Starr (3‐15) and Noah Cooper (5‐22). Lachlan Evans and Blake Doherty both chipped in with a wicket each to bowl Maitland out for 87 runs. Well done to everyone who played the game in great spirit. 3 points: Noah Cooper, 2 points: Jack Starr, 1 point: Blake Doherty. See you next round boys and lots of hard training in between!!! Mr Michael Psarris Cricket Coach WALLSEND WILDCATS V HUNTER SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL On Tuesday 20 March, the School Rugby League season officially opened with two organised friendlies against Hunter Sports High. Our junior team, a combination of U13 & U14 players, were very impressive in their first outing. Standout performers were Banjo Davies, Jacob West and Taison Williamson whose outstanding efforts helped us topple Hunter Sports High in an upset win. In the Senior game (U15/16s), a strong Hunter Sports team accounted for our less experienced Wallsend Wildcat outfit, 4 tries to 2. Standout performances included Liam Dunn, Ryan Ward and Callan Levoi. Congratulations to all the players involved in the trial. It is encouraging from these performances that 2018 shapes to be a very good year for boys Rugby League. Mr Andrew Johnson Boys Rugby League Coach OPEN TABLE TENNIS Jacob Findlay, Finn McEwen, Connor Perrett and Jai Turton trained hard leading up to the Open Table Tennis match against Maitland High School (who were finalists last year). Jacob and Connor were both successful in their singles matches which had the score at 2 all. Unfortunately, we lost all 3 doubles matches in very close games that went down to the wire. Some great table tennis was played by all four boys. They all should be commended for their efforts. Coaches Award: Jacob Findlay Mr Hagen Starrett Table Tennis Coach OPEN GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Georgia Hatzis, Berakah Imo, Isabella Miller, Olivia Moore, Abi Morris, Jayde Platford, Olivia Robinson, Phoebe Simmons, Steph Thorn, Sonniah Wayo and Ebony Woodcock were selected from the 22 students who trialled for the team. With only a few days post selection to train, they showed up with an energetic and enthusiastic attitude, most sacrificing both break 1 and 2 to hone their skills. The girls played against Merewether High School in the first game, unfortunately losing in a closely fought battle, going down 3 ‐ 2. Wingham High School were next. A similar start saw the girls lose the first game, but an enthusiastic pep talk from a few of the older girls got everyone’s heads back in the game. This seemed to work as the girls won the next 3 games and won the match 3‐1. Our final game was against our arch rivals, Jesmond campus. Both teams wanted to win this match more than any other previous game. This match went down to the wire with some of the best volleyball of the day being played in a hard‐fought contest. Unfortunately, we lost this game but, to their credit, the girls never gave up. All the girls had a great day and should be commended for their efforts on and off the court. Player’s player: Steph Thorn, Coach’s award: Olivia Robinson Mr Hagen Starrett Girls Volleyball Coach SPORTS COMMITTEE 2018 Our Sports Committee members in 2018 are: Jack Grant, Tahlee Jones, Tenaya Marks, Finn McEwen, Eloise Metcalfe, Connor Perrett, Jasmine Russell, Tiahna Skelton, Lily Spooner and Paige Worley. Their responsibilities include promoting positive involvement in all areas of sport within the school, assisting with the administration for Friday Sport & House v House, attendance and award presenters at the annual Sports Presentation, referees at Primary School Gala Days and contribution to the CCWC Sports Newsletter. Congratulations to these students on their successful nomination to be part of the committee. I look forward to working with them throughout the year. Ms Kirbi Masters Sports Organiser UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS City Zone League Trials: 7 March Girls Rugby League All Schools Knights Knockout: 9 March at Windale Ovals City Zone Netball: 9 March at National Park, Newcastle City Zone U/15 Rugby League Trials: 13 March City Zone Touch Football: 14 March CHS Rugby Open Trails: 28 March at Mereweather High School Wallsend Campus Athletics Carnival: 29 March at Federal Park STAFF PROFILE ‐ Mr Josh Corby, Head Teacher Mathematics (Relieving) What sports do/did you play? I still play Touch Football and used to play Rugby Union. What is your greatest sporting achievement? Beating Mr Jones and Mr Starrett off the stick at Gordan Golf Club. What is the hardest sport? Why? Golf, because the ball just doesn’t go anywhere I want it to. What team do you follow? In Rugby League I support the St George Dragons and in AFL I go for the Sydney Swans. What were your favourite subjects at school? My favourite subjects at school were PE and Maths. What is something you can’t live without? I couldn’t live without my family, friends and food. What is something that makes you really angry? Forgetting to bring my lunch. Who was your childhood hero? George Gregan Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Enjoying life and involved with my kids’ sport. What do you enjoy about sport? I love the competitiveness and the social side it brings with it. Interviewed by Sports Committee members Tiahna Skelton & Paige Worley Tiahna Skelton‐ Year 9 What sports do you play? Athletics, Touch Football, Soccer and Futsal. What is your greatest sporting achievement to date? Winning the gold medal at national athletics for 200m hurdles and breaking the Australian record for it. What team do you follow? South Sydney Rabbitohs. What is your favourite subject at school? PE. What is something you can’t live without? Sport. Who is your childhood hero? Sally Pearson. What do you enjoy about sport? Playing it with all my friends. Why did you want to be a member of the Sports Committee for 2018? I love sport and I would love to help the school out with sport in any way possible.