Secondary Sport News
Touch
Well done to Lily Cooney (Year 10) and Ava Weekes (Year 10) who represented Easts Roosters at the Junior State Cup in Wagga Wagga (16-18 February). Their team made the semi-finals of the U16 competition before losing to Penrith 7-4.
Tamsyn Rogers (Year 12) represented the Tassie Bears at the Tasmanian Junior State Cup (16-18 February). Her team was successful in winning the Grand Final!
A special congratulations to Lily Cooney who was selected in the Southern Rebels training squad to compete at the U’16 Nationals. Emma Juneja and Sophie Davis (Class of 2023) were also selected in the Southern Rebels U18 squad.
The Touch Football season has kicked off splendidly, blessed with favourable weather and remarkable sportsmanship from all participants. Teams are displaying great commitment to their training sessions, and noticeable improvements are evident on the field each week. Notably, Naylise Thompson, one of our Year 11 students, has been contributing significantly to Team 17 every Wednesday afternoon, offering invaluable assistance. She is not only proving to be a great asset but also honing her coaching and refereeing skills, collaborating with coaches Lily Helene and Anwen Kidston on game days. Witnessing the thrilling try action unfold throughout the season has been an absolute delight.
Click here to see some of our teams in action.
Tennis
Well done to all our tennis players who dodged the rain on Saturday morning. We had a mixed bag of results at IGSA tennis.
A special shout out to Team 4 who were on the bus to Mittagong in the early hours of the morning to play against Frensham, coming away with a win.
Team 5 had a surprise spectator in Mrs Crawford.
| Team | Score |
| SCEGGS 1 – Lost to Pymble 2 | 6-2 |
| SCEGGS 2 – Lost to Roseville 2 | 5-3 |
| SCEGSG 3 – Won against Ravenswood 3 | 6-2 |
| SCEGGS 4 – Won against Frensham 4 | 5-3 |
| SCEGSG 5 – Lost to MLC 5 | 5-3 |
| SCEGGS 6 – Won against Wenona 9 | 8-0 |
| SCEGGS 7 – Lost to MLC 7 | 6-2 |
| SCEGGS 8 – Lost to MLC 8 | 5.5 – 2.5 |
| SCEGGS 9 – Drew against PLC Sydney 14 | 4-4 |
| SCEGGS 11 – Won against Loreto Kirribilli 18 | 7-1 |
| SCEGSG 12 – Won against Kincoppal Rose Bay 8 | 5.5-2.5 |
Football
This year SCEGGS is competing in the NSWCIS Football Cup and played their round 1 match against St Luke Grammar on Monday at Moore Park. It was a very closely contested match and SCEGGS were the eventual winners 1-0. Frida Radford scored the winning goal after some excellent teamwork and passing.
The team will now progress to the second round against GOAL College (formerly SEDA).
Triathlon
Three students from SCEGGS competed at the NSW All Schools Triathlon Individual event last week that was held at the Sydney Olympics Regatta Centre. Unfortunately, heavy rain and storms in the lead up forced organisers to cancel the swimming leg due to poor water quality at the Regatta Centre. This resulted in the event becoming a Duathlon consisting of running and cycling. SCEGGS did not participate in the Teams event the following day due to the conditions.
On a hot and humid day, the three Year 8 students did incredibly well and are to be congratulated for their triumphant efforts on the day and in the lead up to this event. Results from the Junior Individual Age Group with NSWCIS:
Gemma Shennan – 11th
Annabel Lavery – 23rd
Isobel Weston – 25th
Well done to Gemma Shennan (Year 8) who competed at the Husky Triathlon Festival on the weekend. Gemma spent many hours training over the Christmas holidays in preparation, and her hard work certainly paid off. In the Super Sprint Triathlon, Gemma placed 2nd in her age group and 7th out of 225 in the open female category. An amazing result for a 13-year-old in an open female event.
SCEGGS International Women’s Day Run
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #InspireInclusion.
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion.
Come and celebrate women athletes and applaud when equality is achieved in pay, sponsorship, and visibility.
Here is the link to the website.
Please join us in our annual SCEGGS International Women’s Day run. Students, parents/carers, dogs ALL welcome as we run through the streets of Darlinghurst and Woolloomooloo down to the Botanical gardens.
International Women’s Day belongs to everyone, everywhere. The day marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Our Cross Captain Francesca Emblin (Year 11) and friends strike the #InspireInclusion pose.
Let’s step forward in solidarity and collectively, let’s #InspireInclusion for women and girls everywhere.
| When: | Friday 8 March |
| Where: | Meet at SCEGGS Sports Hall |
| Time: | 6.30am for a 6.45am start |
| Wear: | Something Purple |
SCEGGS at Play
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We love seeing our students being active and want to celebrate their passion and enjoyment amongst the SCEGGS community. Please send in any action shots from the weekend and any other interesting sporting highlights to Alison Gowan.
SCEGGS Training Sessions Before and After School Plus Saturday Sport
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IGSA Fixtures, Results and Wet Weather
The IGSA website and platform for accessing wet weather, fixtures and team results can be found here.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself on 9052 2721 or 0418 491 521.
Alison Gowan
Director of Sport
