Winter IPSSO
IPSSO Results Week 3
On Wednesday, 7 August 2024, our teams competed against Wollondilly Anglican College.
Junior AFL
Score - SGC 46 - 0 WAC
Special Mention
• Ashton Noyce for filling in today. He didn’t hesitate to get involved and nearly scored a goal on debut
• Clara Romeo for skills at ground level. She would know when to tap the ball out of congestion and when to pick it up.
• Patrick O’Neil for finding space and for his effectiveness with the ball.
Junior Netball
Score - SGC 22- 2 WAC
Special Mention
• Sophia Murialdo for always playing with determination.
• Harper Stassen for her fabulous defence and her swift shots.
• Chloe Jones for striving to be the best player she can be.
Junior Boys Soccer
Score - SGC 2 - 0 WAC
Special Mention
• Harrison Sacca for his excellent defence throughout the game.
• Harrison Oldfield for strong defence and scoring the 2nd goal at the end of the game.
• Henley Pereira for his strength in defence and for ensuring nothing got through. (MOTM)
Newcombe Ball
Score - SGC 2 - 0 WAC
Special Mention
• Amelie Vella for her incredible performance across the court today. She made all of her catches and didn’t miss a serve.
• Arliyah Piaud for her immaculate catching.
• Harvey Monte for his incredible rallies with the other team. Often taking them all on by himself.
Senior AFL
Score - SGC 59 - 17 WAC
Special Mention
• Olivia Sheedy for excellent marking and kicking multiple goals.
• Indiana Vaccaro for her excellent use of speed and kicking many valuable goals.
• Audrey Oldfield for her determination and effort when she was in the midfield.
Senior Netball
Score - SGC 23 - 2 WAC
Special Mention
• Cleo Lane for her calculated intercepts, accurate passing, and never letting a ball lie.
• Accurate shooting, intuitive passing and defence in the partnership of Ivy Bushby and Lila Richards in the attacking circle.
• Kiera Howe for her flexibility in both defence and attack.
Senior Boys Soccer
Score - SGC 0 - 6 WAC
Special Mention
• Zane Wagstaff for his confidence in goals and leadership in directing the team around the field.
• James Dash for confidently clearing the ball in defence
• Kye Harding for demonstrating good skill on the ball when dribbling.
Volleyball
Score - SGC 2 -1 WAC
Special Mention
• Jett Piaud-John’s for his determination around the net. Saved numerous points for the team.
• Sean O’Neill for his improvement in spiking the ball for the team, He was often our go to man when we were setting up a trick play.
• Polly McGovern for showing leadership qualities throughout. She showed resilience during the first set and helped encourage St Greg’s to come back and win the game.
IPSSO Results Week 4
Our games against Broughton Anglican College on Wednesday, 14 August 2024, could not proceed due to the weather.
IPSSO Results Week 5
On Wednesday, 21 August 2024, our teams competed against Mount Annan Christian College.
Junior AFL
Score - SGC 74 - 0 MACC
Special Mention
• Alessia Siracusa- for her determination and scoring multiple goals
• Beau Stephens- for his outstanding work in the midfield and forward line.
• Nneka Fashoyin- for scoring multiple goals.
Junior Netball
Score - SGC 16 -2 MACC
Special Mention
• The whole team for their positive attitude and fantastic sportsmanship towards the other team. Well done girls!
Junior Boys Soccer
Score - SGC 2 - 0 MACC
Special Mention
• Henley Pereira for his excellent determination in defence.
• Ethan Patterson for his excellent defence and Marcello Torcaso for scoring both goals
• Ben Mumford for his strength and excellent in the midfield
Newcombe Ball
Score - SGC 2 - 1 MACC
Special Mention
• Harvey Monte- for his determination around the middle of the court, and took numerous tough catches.
• Chelsea Hodson for her incredible throws, often looking and throwing into the gaps left by the opposition team.
• Amelie Vella for her confident catches and serving ability.
Senior AFL
Score - SGC 84 - 2 MACC
Special Mention
• Taylah Kenney- for her effective passes by foot and being accurate at goal
• Indiana Vacarro- for the challenging goals she scored. She made them look so easy.
• Jake Stephens- for his effective ball use and defensive pressure.
Senior Netball
Score - SGC 28 - 29 MACC
Special Mention
• Piper Lane for creating space, overturning the ball and her decisive attack - brilliant game!
• Georgia Murialdo and Lila Richards for their targeted defence
• Mia Stevens and Kiera Howe for their flexibility and accuracy in shooting.
Senior Boys Soccer
Score - SGC 0 - 2 MACC
Special Mention
• James Dash for always being first to the ball in defence
• Joshua Vella for showing strength and resilience in defence
• Mason Navratil for maintaining possession of the ball under pressure.
Volleyball
Score - SGC 3 - 0 MACC
Special Mention
• Siena Austin for her incredible catches and serves. This was Siena’s best performance.
• Marcus Caprar for his incredible serving and triple touches. He often caught the other team off guard earning us a point.
• Taylor Masterson for trying her hardest throughout the whole game. She was incredible.
Wollongong Pathway Representative Sport
Good luck to Lia Solylo, who will represent MacKillop at the NSWPSSA Girls Softball Trial, and to James Dash, who will represent Wollongong at the MacKillop Boys Cricket Trial in the coming weeks.
We look forward to hearing how you go.
Western Region Athletics Carnival
The Western Region Primary Athletics Carnival occurred on Friday, August 9th, at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium. We are proud to advise that we were remarkably successful at the carnival.
The carnival brought together students from various schools in our diocese to compete. Our school’s athletes showcased their talent, sportsmanship, and dedication on a competitive stage. Ally and I were fortunate enough to take over 30 students competing in both track and field events.
We are thrilled to announce that our school emerged as the Overall 1st Champion school of the Athletics Carnival, the Overall 1st Girls' champion school, and the overall 1st Boys' champion school. Our students’ outstanding performances across various events contributed to this prestigious achievement.
Our school’s athletes secured an impressive number of placements. Their commitment and hard work paid off, and we are proud of their exceptional performances.
We had a few standout performances, with students securing a place as Age Champions.
Eva Luximon: 11 years age champion.
Nneka Fashoyin: 1st Junior Girls Age Champion. Nneka broke the junior girls' 200m record, which stood for 21 years, and the long jump record, which stood for 24 years!
We thank the parents and carers for their unwavering support and assistance throughout the carnival. Your encouragement and belief in our students were instrumental in their achievements.
Thank you to Mrs Allison Buckley and Mrs Robyn Bowen for their unwavering support and organisation; the day would not have run as smoothly without their expertise.
Congratulations to the following students who qualified to represent Wollongong at the Mackillop Athletics Carnival on Wednesday, 25 September:
• Adriana Grados
• Nneka Fashoyin
• Francesca Mandarano
• Summer Quinn
• Beau Stephens
• Lia Solylo
• Kye Harding
• Taylah Kenney
• Eva Luximon
• Audrey Oldfield
AFL Paul Kelly Cup
Good luck to our AFL Girls Team at the Paul Kelly Cup State Finals on Wednesday, 28 August. The Paul Kelly Cup State Finals mark a significant milestone for our girls, showcasing their hard work and commitment throughout the tournament. We are immensely proud of their achievements so far. We are confident that they will continue to represent the College with the same spirit of sportsmanship and determination that they have consistently demonstrated throughout the competition.
Mr Howe, PDHPE Teacher/Sports Coordinator