Under 15’s Boys Touch Football

What a great effort from a team of boys who were all in Year 8 and who had to take on teams from every other competing school which were comprised of Year 9 boys. The boys had one glorious win from each of their matches and came very close to winning on several occasions. The Diocesan selector also had his eye on some of the boys in this team to potentially become a representative team member at the next level of competition. However given the numbers of Year 9 boys playing on the day, our boys were edged out of selection for this year, however they should maintain the enthusiasm for possible selection in 2020. Every player in this team made an outstanding effort throughout what turned out to be a very hot day. Special mention goes to Adam Staunton and Jarrah Treweek who had exceptional days on the field and worked in support with a very accomplished group of players around them. Congratulations boys on your effort and commitment throughout the day.

Mr Simon Vaughan

Open Boys Touch Football

With Mr Eirth being at Year 9 camp, his well trained team were even more determined to do him proud. Starting the day with four wins in a row, the boys were displaying the team work, skills and speed that all touch teams desire. With our centre players having the ability to read play and attack the wings, we saw many successful tries. The amazing speed of Lachlan Kaszonyi has our defense in safe hands. We faced very skilled teams that required us to step up a level. With Rocky’s step, Caleb’s Passing skills and the entire team’s on field communication we were able to come away with a draw, a few losses and majority of wins. The boys definitely did Mr Eirth proud. Congratulations to Alex Cornell and Rocky Lavalle for their selection in the Wollongong Diocese team as well as to Marcus Hargreaves for his selection as a shadow player.

Mrs Hayley Prayetno

Diocesan Swimming Report 2019

Leaden skies greeted the early morning risers. The St John’s swimming team were arriving and filing resolutely onto the bus. 

There was electricity in the air as our medley relay teams assembled for the first event. The Intermediate Girls finished second in their heat and the day was underway.

There were many wholehearted efforts but a few of the highlights included:

Bailey Hazlewood - new Diocesan records in the 50 and 100m backstroke; and a close second in the 200m IM and was awarded Runner-up in his age group.

Talika Irvine - Under 12 Age Champion with first placings in the breastroke and IM events as well as numerous 2nd and 3rds in a schedule that included 12 events!

Kirra Dale won a memorable 100m breastroke race; She was awarded runner up Age Champion.

Jayden Madge won his 50m backstroke event and placed in his other events, he was runner-up in his Age Group. 

The All age Boys relay team employed some useful tactics and finished a close second in their event.

The students who will now progress to CCC are Kirra Dale, Bailey Hazlewood, Talika Irvine, Jayden Madge and Freya Robinson-Mills.

The overall team result saw St John’s girls finished in 3rd place and the boys in 5th place.

Many thanks to Miss Davis for organising the team and to the teachers, Mr Hall and Ms Roper, and parents who supported on the day.

Ms Kate Davis
Representative Sport Coordinator

Upcoming Events for Representative Sport

For any NSWCCC Closing dates visit https://www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx to register.

Term 1

Week Ten:

3 April: Diving -  NSWCCC Closing Date

5 April: NSWCCC Swimming

Week Eleven:

10 April: Diocesan Football (Soccer) permission notes and payments due to the office

11 April: Diocesan Cross Country permission notes and payments due to the office

Term 2

Week One:

29 April : AFL Girls  - NSWCCC Closing Date

30 April: AFL Boys Girls  - NSWCCC South Closing Date

2 May : NETBALL - NSWCCC Closing Date

2 May: BOYS Football (SOCCER)- Wollongong Diocesan Gala Day

3 May: GIRLS Football (SOCCER)- Wollongong Diocesan Gala Day

3 May: RUGBY - NSWCCC Closing Date

Week Two:

6 May: CROSS COUNTRY - Wollongong Diocesan Carnival