International Award

Notable achievements in sport

In 2021 students from across a diverse range of sporting activities have showcased their talents while earning selection in their sports representative program to compete at state level. Here is a snapshot of students who continue to work hard, enjoy what they’re doing and who represent the College with enthusiasm and commitment.

CROSS COUNTRY

In cool conditions, students from Years 7 to 12 competed in the Catholic Girls Secondary Schools Sporting Association (CGSSSA) Cross Country championships at Bicentennial Park in Sydney Olympic Park. Kate Farrer of Year 7 (12 years), Emma Wheadon of Year 10 (16 years) and Annika Ingwersen of Year 9 (15 years) were placed in the top three of their age group and, along with Maggie Farrer of Year 7 (12 years), were selected for the state championships (NSWCCC Cross Country) in June. Annika Ingwersen placed third in her age group at this event.

Scarlett Chidiac, Mina Ju and Amelia Woods from Gioia House and Primary Years competed at Eastern Creek in the NSWCPA Championships against very strong opposition. Our resilient girls battled the elements as well as the competition.

Lucia Pappalardo (Year 8) and Claudia Pickett (Year 9) competed in the NSW All Schools Secondary Diving Championships. Overall, Claudia received sixth place while Lucia placed in fifth position.

VOLLEYBALL

In our outstanding Volleyball program, several players have been selected for state volleyball squads: Jennifer Yang was selected in the U23 NSW Volleyball squad, while Isabella Cook, Isabella Simurina, Lucy Palmer and Chloe Hatcher were selected in the U19 NSW Volleyball squad. Furthermore, the following is an impressive list of achievements for our volleyballers.

NSW Senior Indoor Phoenix

Representative: Jennifer Yang

NSW CCC Representatives:

Cece Addabbo, Chloe Hatcher, Izzy Cook, Jennifer Yang, Lucy Palmer, Teagan McDonnell, Luisa Uzelac, Jasmin Maronese

NSW U16 All Schools

Representatives: Brodie Whelan, Elizabeth Buckley, Eloise Forrester, Isabella Simurina

NSW Tri-Series All Star 7 Award:

Lucy Palmer Beach Volleyball: Jennifer Yang and Izzy Cook came eighth in the National Youth Beach Volleyball Championship and won Silver in Volleyball NSW Beach Schools Cup #1 Division 1 Pairs. Luisa Uzelac and Jasmin Maronese won Bronze in Division 2 Pairs and SSC teams 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 all received medals.

FOOTBALL

Claudia Cicco of Year 11 was selected in the Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) team to play in the All Schools Championships.

FUTSAL

The College Senior Futsal team won the NSW Regional Schools Championship (Eastern Suburbs/St George). They qualified for the State finals in Term 3 to be held at Windsor but it was postponed due to the Sydney lockdown. The U16 team came fourth in the Bankstown region competition.