Director of Sport and Co-curricular

As we bring another vibrant term to a close, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our dedicated Sports Office team, passionate coaches, supportive parents, and, most importantly, our enthusiastic students. Your collective commitment continues to make Sport and Co-curricular life at the College both dynamic and meaningful.

This term has been particularly rewarding, with strong participation across Saturday Sport from Years 3–12 and a noticeable growth in both skill development and competitive spirit. It has been inspiring to see our students not only striving for excellence but also embracing the values of teamwork, resilience and respect.

Our presence in Representative Competitions continues to expand, with students proudly representing the College across various associations. Their performances have showcased not only impressive skill and game awareness, but also outstanding sportsmanship – something we value deeply.

Beyond the playing fields, our Co-curricular Clubs have flourished. These programs provide students with opportunities to explore new interests, develop talents, and build connections. I would like to acknowledge and thank the teachers who lead these clubs with such dedication and enthusiasm, creating enriching experiences for all involved.involved.

Co-curricular Clubs – Term 3 Registrations now open

We are excited to announce that registrations for Term 3 Co-curricular Clubs are now open. A diverse range of opportunities is available for students across multiple year levels:

Athletics Club – Mondays (before school), Years 2–12
Fencing Skills – Mondays (before school), Years 4–12
Strength & Conditioning –
- Mondays (before school), Years 7–9
- Tuesdays (before school), Years 10–12
Volleyball Skills – Wednesdays (after school), Years 5–6
Mandarin –
- Wednesdays (after school), Years 5–12
- Thursdays (after school, Del Monte campus), Years 1–4
- Fridays (after school, Del Monte campus), Years 1–4
Boxing Club – Fridays (before school), Years 7–12
Dance – Years K–10, featuring multiple genres

We encourage all students to take advantage of these opportunities to stay active, learn new skills and engage with the College community.

Thank you once again for a fantastic term. We look forward to another exciting season ahead.

How to register and pay?

Please click on the link below. Before doing so, clear the cache and cookies of your browser. You can also try the link in incognito mode.

Alternatively, you can open the College App, click on ‘Co-curricular’ then ‘Registration’:

In both cases, when taken to a Calendar (after logging in as a parent), please select your son/daughter’s name, and the eligible Options will come up under the Activity Selection name:

Co-curricular Term 3 – 2026

Debating & Public Speaking – A Term of Growth and Achievement

Our Debating and Public Speaking program continues to thrive, showcasing the confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork of our students. We are especially proud to announce that Year 7A has progressed to the CSDA Conference 1 Final, to be held on Friday 26 June at Marcellin College, Randwick, commencing at 6:15pm. We wish our debaters the very best as they take on this exciting challenge.

We also extend our sincere congratulations and appreciation to Miss Stivactas and Ms Sullis for their dedication and leadership in coordinating one of the College’s largest and most successful co-curricular programs.

While not all teams advanced to the finals, every student should be commended for their efforts. Many debates were closely contested, reflecting the high level of preparation and determination across all teams. Importantly, our students remain enthusiastic and motivated, already looking ahead to next year with renewed ambition.

Volleyball success – a week to celebrate!

It has been a fantastic period on the Volleyball courts, with all our Representative teams competing in the Volleyball NSW (VNSW) Schools Cups held across venues at Sydney Olympic Park.

A standout achievement came from SAN01, a team largely composed of Year 11 students, who delivered an outstanding performance to win the Year 12 Division 1 Competition – an exceptional accomplishment.

Further success was seen at the Monte Sant’ Angelo competition, where:

SAN03 (Year 9) achieved an impressive 3rd place in the Senior Division (Years 10–12)
SAN05 (Years 7–8) claimed 1st place in the Junior Division (Years 7–9)

These results reflect the depth of talent, teamwork and dedication within our Volleyball program.

IGSA Sport – finishing strong

The Term 2 IGSA season concluded on Saturday, marking a successful and enjoyable period of sport for many of our students. It was wonderful to see such strong participation, with students engaging enthusiastically, building friendships and embracing the spirit of competition.

We are proud to share that four of our teams finished in the top four, a testament to their hard work and commitment throughout the season.

A special congratulations goes to SAN03 Basketball, who were crowned division champions – a fantastic achievement.

We hope all students enjoy a well-deserved break and look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting term of IGSA sport.

Representative Dance – Passion in Motion

Our Representative Dance teams have continued to demonstrate dedication and passion through their training sessions, working closely with their coaches in preparation for upcoming eisteddfods.

This term, they also performed at the College’s Annual Dance Showcase, proudly presenting their choreography and costumes. The performance highlighted their energy, creativity, and commitment, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and celebrating the vibrant dance culture within our College.

Dance Showcase video highlights

Across debating, sport, and the performing arts, our students continue to shine—embracing every opportunity to grow, compete, and express themselves. We look forward to another exciting term ahead.

Luiz Ramalho
Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities

Primary Sport

Stage 3 Netball Gala Day

On Wednesday 17 June, 66 Gioia House students attended the Sydney Catholic Schools Netball Gala Day.

Across all courts, our students showed teamwork, determination and a genuine love of the game. Whether they were celebrating goals, learning new skills, or cheering on their friends, the atmosphere was fun, supportive and full of school spirit.

With a record number of teams attending the day, we hope the experience has inspired some students to get involved in next year’s IWNA Netball competition.

Sydney Catholic Schools Football Championships

Congratulations to our Gioia House Representative Football team who competed last Monday 15 June at the Inter-conference play offs as part of the Sydney Catholic Schools Primary Football Championships.

The team finished the day undefeated, winning the Gold Medal in the Conference 2 Final in a tense Penalty Shootout. The girls then went on to win the Inter-conference Final 2-0. The team will now compete in the Sydney Final on Thursday 29 July.

Mackillop Football Trials

Congratulations to Antonia Srdanovic (Year 6) who has been selected into the Mackillop Football team and will now attend the NSWPSSA Football Trials between 8-10 September at the Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex, Tuggerah.

A special mention also goes to Lina D’Arrigo (Year 6) who despite battling illness made it all the way through to the Possible v Probables game, only to narrowly miss out on selection.

Primary Athletics

Congratulations to all students who attended the K-6 Athletics Carnival on Thursday 11 June. It was amazing to see all students giving it their all, striving for personal best and cheering on their colour houses throughout the day. We look forward to announcing age champions and the winning house early in Term 3.

Students selected into the Primary Athletics team will be informed by the end of term. These students will attend the Conference 2 Athletics Championships on Monday 3 August at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre.