Queensland State Swimming Championships

Emily’s results:

• 200m Medley Relay – 6th
• 200m Freestyle Relay – 14th
• 100m Freestyle – 24th
• 50m Butterfly – 17th
• 50m Backstroke – 24th
• 100m Backstroke – 27th

Euan’s results:

• 50m Backstroke – 20th
• 100m Backstroke – 13th

Year 5-6 Sunshine Coast Primary School Water Polo Competition

Well done to our Year 5-6 water polo team who has been playing in the Sunshine Coast Primary Schools Water Polo Competition. On Monday night, they played their final two rounds, going down 5-8 to St Andrew’s Anglican College (SAAC) Team 6 before having a convincing win 11-4 over SAAC Team 7. With only one loss in the pool games, they finished on top of the ladder and now play off in the finals next Monday.

Thank you to Mr Brett Jones who has been coaching the team. We wish them the best of luck for the finals next week.

Year 3-6 Cross Country Carnival

Next Thursday 1st April the Year 3-6 Cross Country Carnival will be held from 10.45am to 1.00pm at the Meridan sports fields, adjacent to the College.

All students are to wear the house sports shirt for the race. Shoes must be worn at all times and hats should be worn when not racing. The course has the potential to be muddy after the recent rain and so we encourage students to wear old runners and bring a plastic bag, towel and a spare sports uniform to change into after the race. Students will also need to bring their own drink bottle.

Order of Events

Please note race times are only a guide and may vary on the day.

• 10.45am            Students move over to Meridan Sports fields
• 11.00am            8 years boys and girls (born 2013) 1km
• 11.20am            9 years boys and girls (born 2012) 2km
• 11.40am            10 years boys and girls (born 2011) 2km
• 12.00pm            11 years boys and girls (born 2010) 3km
• 12.20pm            12 years boys and girls (born 2000) 3km
• 12.40pm            Presentations

Spectators

Parents and family members are able to come along and support their child but are to remain in the designated parent area. Spectators will be required to scan and check in on arrival and practice physical distancing whilst at the event.

SCISSA Sport

Congratulations to Intermediate Girls Volleyball Team 1 and Team 2 for their wins yesterday. The Intermediate Girls Team 1 only narrowly miss out on the grand final due to points difference. This is an incredible effort from the girls, considering the challenge of playing in the top pool. That now brings the SCISSA volleyball season to an end. Thank you to all students who have taken part in competitive volleyball this term!

The Open Boys soccer finals are still to come. The Open Boys Team 1 will play next Wednesday, with the venue still to be decided. The Open Boys Team 2 finals match will be played in the first week of Term 2. Congratulations again to both teams for making the finals and we wish you all the best.

Competitive SCISSA Sport – Term 2

• SCSS Boys Rugby Union (Year 7-12)
• SCSS Netball (Year 7-12)
• Uhlsport and ISSA Soccer (Year 7-12)
• SCISSA Volleyball (Year 11-12)

Students have had the opportunity to sign up to these sport teams over the last few weeks. There is still an opportunity to be involved if they pass on their interest to Mr West-McInnes.

Student Success

Congratulations to the following students on their recent sporting success:

• Emily Bryce for her efforts at the state level Lifesaving Championships. Her team received a bronze in U11 Cameron Relay.
• Gemma Bryce for her efforts in State Little Athletics Championships, in which she received a bronze in the 700m walk.
• Holly Targato for top 10 finishes in her age division in high jump and shot put in State Little Athletics Championships.

Parents and students are encouraged to continue to pass on high level sporting achievements to Mr West-McInnes so we can celebrate our remarkable students as a community.

Kayaking

We are pleased to launch the 2021 PLC Kayaking program. Students in Years 5-12 are invited to join the program, which trains on Monday and Thursday afternoons at Lake Kawana. Students must be competent swimmers but do not need previous kayaking experience. All equipment is provided for students to train throughout Terms 2 and 3 as they prepare to compete at the Paddle Queensland Schools State Canoe Championships in Term 4. If your child is interested in joining the program, please contact our Kayaking Coordinator Mr Gary Graves (ggraves@pacluth.qld.edu.au) to receive further information.

Mr Darren Hooper, Head of Junior Sport and Mr Cameron West-McInnes, Head of Sport