Primary Sport News

Mrs Carter’s Term 3 AFL Reflection

During Term 3, SCEGGS was pleased to field two AFL teams – a Year 6 team and a combined Year 4/5 team. While the season was unfortunately impacted by wet weather, resulting in several cancelled matches, both teams made the most of the opportunities they had to play and represented the school with pride.

Throughout the season, all players consistently demonstrated the SCEGGS sports values of courage, enthusiasm, graciousness, grit, and spirit, and they shone their light in all they did. The Year 6 team enjoyed an outstanding season, finishing undefeated. Their skill, teamwork and unwavering commitment were evident in every game, and they were truly impressive to watch.

The Year 4/5 team, which comprised a mix of students new to AFL and those with previous experience, displayed remarkable growth over the season. Their energy, determination and willingness to learn were commendable, and it was a pleasure to witness their development and enthusiasm each week.

A particular highlight was the strong sense of camaraderie across both teams. The girls trained together regularly and supported one another, creating a united squad atmosphere that extended beyond year groups.

It has been a privilege to coordinate AFL this term, and we look forward to seeing the sport continue to grow and thrive at SCEGGS in future seasons.

IPSHA Touch Football

Despite the many washouts this term, the IPSHA Touch Football teams finished the term positively and there were many highlights to finish the season.

The 5A team had an incredibly close game at Kincoppal which finished 7-7. It was great to see the girls show grit and a ‘never give up’ attitude, being down three tries early in the game. The team managed to level the game through some swift ball movement and were even unlucky not to score a last-minute winner through an excellent effort by Amelia Hidayat.

Another highlight from the weekend was Ms Thompson’s Parents vs Students game, which has become a popular event on the Touch calendar. The parents managed to get the win on this occasion through some nifty footwork.

Well done to all players and thank you to the team of coaches for their efforts!

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Congratulations to:

• Anja Easton (Year 1)
• Sofia Zhmurovsky, Henrietta Wharton and Luciana Kwok (Year 2)
• Candice Li, Hayley Ye, Trinity Zheng, Cynthia Xia (Year 3)
• Eva Lobato-Williams and Mila Easton (Year 5)
• Eloise Switajewski, Olivia Hung, Catherine Skamvougeras, Natalia Adrian and Evie Keatinge-Adams (Year 6)
• Giselle Wharton (Year 7)

for their participation at the annual Club PERO Controlled Training Event (with Tara Anglican School for Girls) held on Saturday 13 September at SCEGGS Darlinghurst.

The gymnasts demonstrated their Levels 1-4 routines across freehand, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon apparatus with confidence. The judging panels awarded gold, silver and bronze banding throughout the event, and a most improved award went to Hayley Ye (Level 1), Natalia Adrian (Level 2), Eloise Switajewski (Level 3), Catherine Skamvougeras (Level 3) and Giselle Wharton (Level 4).

If there are any students who are competing outside of SCEGGS in RG or WAG who would like to compete at IGSA, please contact Ms Gowan.

Click here to find more information and results from the event.

Student Achievements

On Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 September, Beatrice Emanuel (Year 6) represented NSWPSSA at the 2025 School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships in the Gold Coast. As part of the event, she attended the opening and closing ceremonies, relay event and a school excursion. Beatrice finished 16^th in the individual race and her NSW 12 year girls team won both the gold teams medal and the gold relay medal. What an outstanding achievement. Congratulations to Beatrice.

On Friday 12 September, Georgina Sharp (Year 5) competed at the Equestrian NSW Horse of the year competition and was awarded runner up on her pony. This meant that she has qualified to represent NSW at the Equestrian Australia National Show Horse Championships in Victoria in December. Congratulations to Georgina.

Important Sports Dates

Have a wonderful week!

Mr Adrian Hammond
Primary Sports Coordinator