Secondary Sport News
SCEGGS Mid Term Break
With our SCEGGS mid -term break coming up on August 15, it is timely to remind everyone that most sporting teams still have fixtures on the Saturday. All students are required to play their scheduled matches. Parents are required to email Ms Allum if they require leave of absence for any Saturday sporting fixtures.
FIBA Women’s World Cup Basketball
SCEGGS is organising a bus to take students to the Opening Ceremony and Double Header (featuring the Australia v France match) on September 22. All details have been sent out in an email have to all students with a Try Booking link that will be closed off at 9am this Friday so we can complete the group booking.
NSW All Schools Cross Country
The NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships were held last week at Sydney Motorsport Park at Eastern Creek.
SCEGGS had four students representing NSWCIS on the day.
Our SCEGGS Cross Country Captain, Gabriella Ibrahim, ran strongly to finish in 35th place in the 18 years age group to finish off a stellar school running career.
In the 14/15 years age group Ruby Fry won the Silver Medal, Nancy Newton finished 20th and Annaliese Stackpool ran strongly to complete our trio of powerhouse runners.
In the Primary school Beatrice Emanuel finished 12th in the 8/9 years age group.
Congratulations to Ruby Fry who was selected to compete at the Australian Cross Country Championships in Adelaide in August. Further congratulations to Lily Cooney who has also been selected to compete in Adelaide via the club pathway after finishing 7th at the NSW Championships in Nowra. We wish Ruby and Lily well as they train and prepare for Nationals.
SCEGGS Invitational Artistic Gymnastics
SCEGGS hosted an Invitational Artistic Gymnastics competition during the holidays.
This was a friendly competition for Levels 1, 2 & 3 between SCEGGS, Ascham and Kincoppal Rose Bay. For many of these girls it was an opportunity to compete for the very first time after all competitions being cancelled over the previous 2 years. All students performed well on the day and were able to showcase many of their skills that they have been learning throughout the year in front of an audience of parents. We look forward to watching their progress as they prepare for IPSHA selection later in the year.
Well done to the following gymnasts:
Level 2
- Diya Shankar
- Matilda Napthali
- Annabelle Dempsey
Level 3
- Wavy Ellis
- Isla Roberts
Thank you to our coaches and judges who assisted on the day and our Head Coach Glen Hay for organising the event.
Sydney Regional Snowsports
SCEGGS sent a team of 40 to the snow to compete at the various Interschools events over the holidays.
The week started with 17 girls competing in the Redlands Cup that was held at Thredbo. Highlights of the day were Scarlett Phillips winning the Bronze Medal in Division 1. The Division 4 Team consisting of Saskia Sostaric, Sacha Tehan, Lucinda Morgan and Olivia Roberts, won the Silver Medal in the Teams Event.
The competition then moved to Perisher with the start of the Sydney Regional Championships. Our Primary skiers were first to compete and for most of them this was their first time competing due to covid lockdowns in recent years. Despite some nervous moments at the top of some courses, all competitors were able to compete and achieve some very commendable times.
Next up was our lone Snowboarder Xanthe Kibble in the Snowboard events competing in her final Interschools races. Xanthe has been a key member of the Snowsports Team for 10 years.
The back end of the week saw all our Secondary students in action. Division’s 2 & 3 had huge participation fielding multiple teams in both Alpine and Skier Cross.
Our Division 1 skiers provided the highlight of the week with Team Medals in both the Skier Cross and Alpine events. A special congratulations to Lily Punch who won the Silver Medals in both events and to Scarlett Phillips who flew out of the gates to win the Gold Medal in the Alpine.
Most importantly we were all thrilled with the way the team cheered on every SCEGGS Skier regardless of where they placed. The camaraderie and SCEGGS team spirt across all age groups was what are most proud of throughout the week. We look forward to seeing everyone back again next year, Unfortunately, we have several Year 12 competitors who are competing in their final Interschools: Xanthe Kibble, Dakota Kedzier-Hurst, Lily Punch and Jessica Vernon.
We are currently confirming the Teams to compete at the NSW Cross and Interschools Championships in August.
Highlights of the week were as follow:
- Division 5 Alpine – Jessica Grace 8th
- Division 5 Skier Cross Team finished in 5th place: Jessica Grace, Holly Shennan, Jada Lewis
- Division 1 Skier Cross Team won the Silver Medal – Lily Punch (Silver Medal), Scarlett Phillips (9th), Jessica Vernon
- Division 1 Alpine Team won the Bronze Medal – Scarlett Phillips (Gold Medal), Lily Punch (Silver Medal), Sophie McGrath, Jessica Vernon
- Division 1 Moguls – Scarlett Phillips 8th
Thank you to Ms Axford and Ms Smith who assisted down the snow, performed course official duties, and cheered on the students as they raced.
IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather
There is a new IGSA website and platform for accessing wet weather, fixtures and team results. You do not need to register or sign up to be a member to access this site.
SCEGGS Training sessions before and after school plus Saturday Sport
Please check the @SCEGGSSport Twitter feed for the latest updates relating to cancellations.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself on 9052 2721 or 0418 491 521. Alternatively, if you have any news or photos that we can highlight in the newsletters please email alisongowan@sceggs.nsw.edu.au
Alison Gowan
Director of Sport
