SPORT – SCS Gymnastic Gala Day
St Ursula’s gymnasts proudly represented the College at this year’s SCS Gymnastics Competition, demonstrating exceptional dedication, resilience and school spirit throughout the day.
In the lead up to the competition, students from across a range of year groups committed themselves to weekly Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon training sessions with our coaches, Antoine, Martin and Satine, alongside Mrs Hespe, Ms Treeves and St Ursula’s alumna Kira. Throughout the term, the girls worked diligently across all apparatus, learning new skills, refining routines and continually improving their technique and execution.
The atmosphere on the day of the competition was one of encouragement with genuine team spirit. The venue echoed with chants of “Go the Grove!” as teammates enthusiastically supported one another from the sidelines. It was fantastic to see students celebrating each other’s achievements, lifting one another up and embodying the spirit of St Ursula’s throughout the competition.
The competition also showcased the resilience of our team. Several students courageously pushed through injuries and personal fears to compete, while our reserve gymnasts stepped in with minimal preparation when called upon. Their willingness to embrace the challenge and perform for the team demonstrated remarkable courage, adaptability and commitment.
The team’s hard work was recognised with several impressive placings across the competition, reflecting the many hours of dedication invested throughout the term. While these achievements were certainly worth celebrating, the students’ positive attitudes, perseverance and sportsmanship were equally commendable.
A special thank you to our dedicated coaches, Martin and Antoine, whose expertise and passion guided the students throughout the season. Thank you also to Mrs Hespe and Ms Treeves for their unwavering commitment and support, and to St Ursula’s alumna Kira, who generously returned to assist the team and share her experience with our gymnasts. Their encouragement and dedication helped create a positive and supportive environment where every student was able to grow in both skill and confidence.
Thank you to the parents and grandparents for fostering your daughters’ love of gym by bringing them to the 6.30am Tuesday morning training sessions. It was lovely to have a number of parents come out to the competition to cheer on their daughters.
Thank you to our squad members who took photos, volunteered to be runners on the competition floor and cheered on the team. Your efforts are very much appreciated.
Congratulations to all our gymnasts for representing St Ursula’s with pride, determination and outstanding College spirit. Every student should be incredibly proud of themselves!
Vincenza Treeves & Jenny Hespe
PDHPE Teachers
St Ursula’s Squad:
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | Year 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chloe M |
Catherine E |
Lauren M |
Allanah N |
Sofia H |
Gemma T |
Some Outstanding Results
| LEVEL | NAME & YEAR | APPARATUS PLACE | OVERALL PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEVEL 6 | Lauren M (Year 9) | 3rd – Beam | 3rd |
| LEVEL 4 | Chole M (Year 7) | 1st – Beam | |
| LEVEL 3 | Olivia R (Year 7) | 2nd – Vault, Beam & Floor | 2nd |
| LEVEL 3 | Catherine E (Year 8) | 3rd – Bars | |
| LEVEL 3 | Abbey K (Year 11) | 1st – Beam |
2026 Gymnast of the Season Award
Melina A (Year 8) is the first ever recipient of this award. It has been awarded to Melina for her passion for everything gymnastics. As a member of the St Ursula’s gymnastics squad since Year 7, Melina has attended early morning training sessions and Thursday sports sessions. She has participated with enthusiasm and a determination to learn and master new skills and displays a keen understanding of gymnastics coaching points. Melina has helped others to improve their skills and routines through encouragement and the use of positive and constructive feedback.
Congratulations Melina.
