Prep to Year 2 Athletics Carnival

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so when you’ve made a fresh pot of tea, grab a seat in the sun to view the photos from our Prep – Year 2 Athletics Carnival. It’s nearly impossible to bottle up and capture the pure excitement and off-the-charts energy that the little people bring to the junior carnivals; however, Mrs Timmer has captured many beautiful moments from the races, tabloids, and events of the day for GCC families on Pixevety HERE.

In the first section of the day, students were divided into year-level and gender groups to participate in the six rotations, including Races, Tug-of-War, Obstacle Course, Long Jump and modified Discus and Shot Put. Students from Year 6 assisted as event helpers, which was a blessing to staff and students alike.

After a short interval to recharge, students were divided once again into year-level and House groups, creating 18 different teams to participate in running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking and hitting activities. Students in 6G ran these 18 tabloid events, and what a fantastic job they did fostering involvement and adding to the atmosphere of the day.

House winner was ….. Ararat

SCISSA Gala Day 3

Students were excited to participate in SCISSA Gala Day 3 as part of their newly formed Semester 2 sports teams. After a term of dedicated training, they had the opportunity to showcase their skills and teamwork in a day of spirited competition.

Students from Years 4 to 6 departed the College to attend various venues across the Sunshine Coast. A total of 27 GCC sporting teams participated in the day of competition, with each team playing between six and eight games against other participating colleges.

Congratulations to the following teams who finished top 2 at the end of GALA Day 3.

• C Div Netball – 1st
• B Div Netball – 2nd
• B Div Basketball – 2nd
• B Div Touch Football -2nd
• C Div Touch Football – 2nd
• A Div Volleyball – 2nd
• Undefeated in both Divisions U12 & U10s AFL – 1st

Regional Athletic Carnival

We are incredibly proud to announce that six GCC students competed at the Regional Athletics Carnival. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance at a high-level competition.

Congratulations to the following students for their results in the following events:  

Ethan Doyle
1500m, 2nd, 5:07:80
 Long Jump, 2nd, 4.33m

Francesca Price
High Jump, 5th, 1.19m

Asher Jones
1500m, 6th, 4:58:94
800m, 2nd, 2:26:79

Lincoln Graham
High Jump, 8th, 1.28m

Annalise Meredith  
Shot Put, 9th, 7.74m
Discuss, 4th, 26.05m

Lilly Stuart
Discus, 2nd, 16.69m

These talented athletes competed against the best from across the region, showcasing not only their athletic ability but also the values of perseverance, sportsmanship, and spirit.

Ethan Doyle is off to the State Athletics Carnival

While Ethan had spent several weeks in a moon boot leading up to the Regional Athletics Carnival, this determined athlete still lined up to race his 1500m running event. Crossing the line in second place and onto the next round of competition at the State carnival.

Ethan also qualified for a position to compete in the following events at States:  

• 800m run with a time of 2:28:67
• Long Jump
• 1500m

Josh Bennett, Primary PE & Sports Coordinator