Staff vs Students Cricket Match: Conditions were difficult for the match played over two days on the northern sports field. Both teams seemed to sweat it up, in the hot subcontinent like temperatures.
The first innings was played with the senior students scoring an impressive 62 runs, with plenty of wickets taken along the way. Each batting pair had 12 balls to face and the batter was
There were several highlights with
The
Scores were level with a partnership to go. The game was not near over with the possibility of lost runs for the -5 rule. Fortunately for the teachers, Mr Evans and Mr Whysall stood their ground to ensure a 5 run win to the teachers.


SC Netball competition
Round 2
The netball girls played absolutely phenomenally this week in the Sunshine Coast Netball competition on Monday night. The Falcons proved to be unstoppable with a convincing win over Suncoast Grammar with a score of 23-2. A crazy fun last quarter mixup of positions only went towards highlighting how diverse the

The Hawks game was a tough one, but their defence was strong and the attack amazing. Hawks defeated the Flinders team 26-9, with Eliza earning MVP for her agility in attack and tireless speed on the court. Overall, the win was definitely attributed to each and every player on and off court working so well together and supporting each other. These girls have shown how team spirit and commitment makes a netball team shine on the court.



The senior team had a fantastic first game for the season with a 14 all draw against St Teresa’s.
The girls are starting to find their rhythm and best combinations on
Senior Girls (Eagles)
GCC lost to Meridan 9-11.



Our Senior girls took on Meridan this week. We started off really well in the first half, showing some great skill and strong defence. Our second half was a little scrappy but we are still finding combinations that work on court. MVP this week goes to Kianne for her moves in the goal circle despite her protests about not being a shooter! We went down 11-9 but the effort and joy the girls all bring to the game is worth more than any win.
Michaela Weatherburn



The Hawks
GCC defeated Chancellor 20-14
The Hawks team really stepped up against Chancellor and played exceptionally as a team, despite missing some key players. They won with a score of 20 to 14 with both attack and defence proving unstoppable, resulting in Ebony King coming away with MVPs this week. Thanks to Michelle Boroughs for stepping in this week to support the Hawks on court!
Ebony King


Junior Girls (Falcons)
GCC defeated Matthew Flinders 26-8. Netball this week saw the Falcons claim victory once again against Flinders, with a very convincing win 26 to 8! The Falcons attack was on point, and Lily Breen came away with MVP this week for showing great versatility in both defence and attacking positions.
Ebony King
SCISSA Volleyball
Round 4
Junior Girls A; GCC defeated SC Grammar 2-0. Best Madison Newsome.
Junior Girls; GCC B2 defeated GCC B1 2-0. Best Chelsea Lewis and Brianna Albrand.
Junior Boys B; GCC defeated Suncoast 2-0. Best Ryan Hall.
Intermediate Boys A; GCC lost to Matthew Flinders 0-2. Best Riley McmIllan.
Intermediate Boys A; GCC defeated Suncoast CC 2-0.
Intermediate Boys B; GCC defeated Matthew Flinders 2-0. Best Charlie Fishwick.
Intermediate Girls A; GCC defeated Pacific LC 2-0. Best Amity Roser.
Intermediate Girls A; GCC defeated St Andrews AC 2-0. Best Zara Boxsell.
Intermediate Girls B; GCC defeated Good Shepherd 2-0.Best Molly McCaughey and Amy Trevan
Round 5
Junior Girls A; GCC defeated St Andrews 2-1. Best Cerys Barbeler.
Junior Girls B2; GCC lost to Matthew Flinders 1-2. Eleanor Robertson.
Junior Girls B1; GCC lost to Immanuel LC 0-2. Zara Wilkes.
Junior Boys A; GCC defeated Good Shepherd 2-1. Best Jaymes Roser.
Junior Boys B; GCC defeated Suncoast 2-0. Best Matthew Fielding.
Round 6
Junior Girls A; GCC defeated Good Shepherd 2-0. Best Nicole Morris.
Junior Girls B2; GCC defeated St Andrews 2-0. Best Indiah Loveday.
Junior Girls B1; GCC lost to Suncoast 0-2. Best Tiffany Dellaway.
Junior Boys A; GCC defeated Suncoast 2-0. Best Jaymes Roser.
Intermediate Boys A; GCC lost to Good Shepherd 0-2. Best Riley McMillan.
Intermediate Boys A; GCC defeated SC Grammar 2-0. Best Jacob Broderick.
Intermediate Boys A; GCC defeated St Andrews 2-0. Best Daniel Fielding.
Intermediate Boys B; GCC defeated St Andrews 2-0. Best Lincoln McKenzie.
Intermediate Girls A; GCC lost to Suncoast 1-2. Best Ellie Thompson.
Intermediate Girls A; GCC defeated SC Grammar 2-1. Best Jordan Drews.
Intermediate Girls B; GCC defeated Suncoast2 2-0. Jorja Goddard.
Intermediate Girls B; GCC defeated Suncoast3 2-0. Mia Andreasson.
SCISSA Soccer, Intermediate Boys A
The soccer boys had a huge 7-1 win this week over Sunshine Coast Grammar. This has earned them a spot in the top three and they will now play off against Suncoast and St Andrews next week for a place in the Grand Final.
Round 4
GCC defeated Matthew Flinders AC 6-1.
Goals – Christian Jensen 2, Bakani Kombanie 2, Mark Kennedy 1.
Best player Andre Kossen.
Round 5
GCC defeated St Andrews AC 3-1.
Goals – Christian Jensen 2, Bakani Kombanie 1.
Best players Christian Jensen, Bakani Kombanie and Reece Dahm.
Round 6
GCC defeated SC Grammar 7-1.
Goals – Bakani Kombanie 3, Christian Jensen 2, Ryan Kossen 1 and Reece Dahm 1.
Best players River Richard-Williamson, Bakani Kombanie and Christian Jensen.
Trish Buckley Volleyball Tournament
Round 1
Year 10 Boys:
GCC lost to Matthew Flinders 0-2. (8/25, 16/25).
Year 10 Girls:
GCC lost to Burnside 0-2. (19/25, 14/17).


Independent District Sport selections
13-15 Girls AFL
Indiana Gosbell-Smith
16-19 Boys Volleyball
Aiden McKellar and Patrick McKenzie (medical exemption).
13-15 Girls Volleyball
Olivia McKenzie and Olivia Ellis
16-19 Girls Volleyball
Maddie Roulston, Amity Roser and Sophie Trevan
17-19 Boys Soccer
Bakani Kombanie
15 Boys Volleyball
Mason White, Laurence Souter, Connor Knapp, Arno Mens, Daemon Cruise, Lincoln McKenzie and Thomas Bound.
15 Girls Touch Football
Gracie Ciantar, Madison Newsome, Kiara Newsome and Lilli-Jean Cruise.
13-16 Boys Soccer
Declan Martin and Ryan Kossen
13-15 Girls Soccer
Kirra-Leigh Crouch, Nicole Morris and Chelsea Breen.
16-18 Touch Football
Sophie Trevan
16-18 Boys Basketball
Sam Andrews
16-18 Boys Rugby League
Damian Tomokino and Nikolas Gowan.
Regional sport selections
Swimming
Indiah Loveday, Jaymes Roser and Joshua Collins.
Volleyball
Daemon Cruise, Patrick McKenzie and Aiden McKellar.
QLD State sport selections
Swimming
Joshua Collins – 50m and 200m Freestyle, 200m Medley relay and 50m Breastroke.
Jaymes Roser – 50m, 100m and 200m Freestyle, 200m Medley relay, 50m Breastroke.
UPCOMING:
GCC Cross Country Carnival
The GCC Cross Country Carnival is taking place Friday 22 March. We look forward to seeing
All race times below are approximate only.
SENIOR SCHOOL: 15 Years – OPEN
Students turning 15 this year, in Year 9, need to run in the morning session to be eligible for districts. This is optional.
8.30am All senior students to make their way to Beerwah Sports Ground.
9.00am Welcome, Instructions and War Cries
9.15am Open Boys and Girls 4 km
9.35am 16 yr Boys and Girls 4 km
9.55am 15 yr Boys and Girls 4 km
10.20am Presentations
10.40am Tidy Up and walk back to GCC in class groups
MIDDLE SCHOOL: 12 Years – 14 Years
All 12-year-olds from years 6 and 7 will compete in the first race.
12:30pm 10 minutes before the end of lesson 6, class teachers will escort their classes to the Beerwah Sports Grounds.
12:40pm All students to assemble in house groups under tents
12.50pm Welcome, Instructions and War Cries
1.10pm 12 yr Boys and Girls 3 km
1.30pm 13 yr Boys and Girls 3 km
1.50pm 14 yr Boys and Girls 4 km
2.20pm Presentations
2.40pm Tidy Up and return to GCC
District Cross Country
The district Cross Country event will be held at the Big Pineapple this year at Nambour on Tuesday 30 April. Just two days before GCC’s Athletics Carnival. Week 2 will certainly be a busy week for some of our students in Term 2.


GCC Athletics Carnival
The GCC Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 2 May. This is Week 2 of Term 3. It is not possible to fit all events into one day. The 800m, 1500, Triple Jump and Javelin will be done either before or after the carnival and students have already been asked to nominate for these events. Many year groups have already completed a trial over the 100m distance and the fastest students will compete in the A division final on carnival day.
Roberts Road Triathlon
Students have the opportunity to nominate to compete in the Roberts Road Challenge. A triathlon that will be held on Tuesday 2 April. The race categories are as follows.




Matthew Beattie, Head of PE and Sport