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NSW OZTAG SECONDARY SCHOOLS GALA DAY
On Thursday 24th July, our Jr Girls, Jr Boys, Sr Girls & Sr Boys Oztag teams represented our school in the Hunter/Newcastle Regional NSW Oztag Gala Day at Waratah Oval.
The 9/10 Sr Girls won all 4 of their pool games convincingly, progressing to the semi finals late in the afternoon. After leading the semi 1-0, the girls conceded two tries to go down 2-1 to Catherine McAuley, with their final try coming right on the full time siren. Whilst the girls were very disappointed not to make the Grand Final, they should be very proud of how they played, especially with the majority of the team being Year 9 girls.
Although the Jr Boys, Jr Girls & Sr Boys had some mixed results throughout the day, they improved sharply throughout the day with the more games they played together.
All students should be very proud of how they represented our school throughout the tournament.
Lastly, a big thankyou to Mr Allan, Mrs MacDonald & Mr Fletcher for all of their work in coaching our teams on the day.
NRL BEACH TOUCH GALA DAY
On Wednesday at Newcastle's Nobbys Beach, both the Under 14s and Under 16s girls’ and boys competed in the NRL Touch Football Gala Day. The teams battled through freezing cold conditions on the sand to play 2-on-3 structured games. Despite the chilly weather, all teams showcased impressive teamwork and skill, finishing the day with 2 wins and 1 loss each.
All teams displayed athleticism, strong teamwork, excellent communication skills and quick thinking in their matches with successful set plays developing throughout the day. They demonstrated their growing understanding of the game, adapted to the small, fast-paced field and most of all had fun. Whether celebrating a win or learning from a loss, their sportsmanship and team spirit shone through, proving that the competition was as much about personal growth and camaraderie as it was about the score.
A big thank you to both Mrs Carter and Mr Byrne for coaching our Touch teams on the day!
Steven Burns Sports Coordinator