SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Click here to see a short clip of our 2021 Swimming Carnival by Isaac Podmore of Year 11

SWIMMING CARNIVAL RESULTS

DIOCESAN TENNIS

It was perfect conditions for tennis and the players from St John’s did not disappoint with both teams winning their first round matches. The boys team was a combination of experience and youth with Christian Page, Joshua Miller and Christian Muller following on from last year with Billy Broadhurst bravely stepping up to fill the gap left by the departure of our senior students.

The boys had a comfortable win in the first round but the standard of tennis went up a notch in the second round and the boys went down. The highlight was Joshua Miller’s hard fort 7-5 win against an opponent to whom he lost the previous year. The opposition coach commented on how Josh had tactically outsmarted his opposition. Christian Muller, as our number one player came up against some quality opposition. Christian Page, as always, fought hard and demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship in all his matches. Billy Broadhurst enjoyed the competition and is looking forward to coming back next year even stronger.

The girls team were a very young team with two players coming from Year 7 - Hannah Phillips and Amelia O’Neill and two from Year 8  - Sarelle Perkins and Steffi Malady, so we have the basis of a strong team moving into the future as they all gain more experience.

The first round saw wins in the singles to Hannah and Sarelle and with a win to Sarelle and Hannah in the doubles, that was enough to get us through to the next round. Again the quality of the opposition stepped up in the second round and while Sarelle, Amelia, and Steffi all lost their singles, they gained plenty of experience and improved their own game during these matches.

The highlight was Hannah’s comeback from being 5-2 down in the singles to win the match 6-5 in a tie break. There were compliments from the crowd about the quality of the play with some spectators likening it to the tennis they had been watching at the Australian Open!!

All the students represented St John’s proudly and were a credit to the St John’s community. Bring on 2022!!!

Mrs Wendy Isemonger

Tennis Coordinator

DIOCESAN GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALL

On Monday 1 March three St John’s representative touch teams travelled to Dalton Park for the Diocesean Gala Day.

The Junior Girls put in a great effort for what was for many, their first year at representing in sport for St John’s. They improved immensely each game and their communication and sportsmanship was fantastic.

The Intermediate girls fielded a strong team and came away with 3 wins, 3 draws and a few narrow defeats on the day.

The Senior Girls were very strong on the day working well as a team and came away with 6 wins on the day. Congratulations to Melanie Staunton who was selected as a shadow player for the Diocesean team. 

All the girls are to be commended on their efforts and sportsmanship on what was a very hot and dry day. Thank you to our referees James Phillips, Taj Treweek and Jeremy Roberts.

A big thankyou also goes out to Ruby Marshall who not only played on the Intermediate Team but also mentored and trained the junior side in the lead up to the day.

UPDATE TO PARENT/CARERS & SPECTATORS FOR DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG PATHWAY SPORTING EVENTS

Parents/carers and spectators are PERMITTED to attend CEDoW Sporting pathway and representative events held at external/outdoor venues from Friday 5 March. The ratio and allowance of spectators/parents will be determined by venues ratio and capacity to maintain appropriate adult social distancing. Parents/carers and spectators will be required to follow the COVID Safe plan and precautions set out by the event coordinator. 

What does this mean for upcoming trials and events?

Secondary Diocese of Wollongong Swimming Carnival: Friday 12 March

Parents are permitted to attend and requested adhere to the following COVID Safe plan for each event:

• 1 parent: 1 student ratio, 
• sit/observe trial from parent/spectator viewing section, 
• maintain appropriate adult social distancing

   

Secondary Diocese of Wollongong Rugby League trials: Wednesday 17 March 

Parents are permitted to attend and requested adhere to the following COVID Safe plan for each event:

• sit/observe trial from designated viewing area 
• maintain appropriate adult social distancing

   

Secondary Wollongong Football Boys and Girls Carnivals: Friday 19 March 

Parents are permitted to attend and requested adhere to the following COVID Safe plan for each event:

• 1 parent: 1 student ratio
• sit/observe trial from designated viewing area 
• maintain appropriate adult social distancing