PDHPE Department News

Year 9 Wheelchair Basketball Excursion

On Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 August, Year 9 attended a PDHPE incursion with Wheelchair Sports NSW Roadshow, where we participated in a highly intense game of wheelchair basketball. It was an engaging experience learning about both of our instructors disability and how they have managed to defy the odds by representing Australia at numerous sporting championships such as the London 2012 Paralympics. The stories of their achievements inspired all of us to have both determination and persistence when reaching for our goals. By taking part in a variety of activities associated with wheelchair basketball followed by an actual game, we were surprised to be introduced to a physically and tactically demanding game, requiring a high level of competence and skill. Overall, it was a fun filled day for everyone!

 – Brooke Salisbury (Year 9)

SCC Athletics Carnival

At the SCC Athletics Carnival on Friday 26 August we had 35 competitors in a range of track and field events. Our results for the day were as follows:

• 2^nd in the Senior division
• 3^rd in the Junior and Intermediate divisions

Congratulations to Eva Kostopoulos who broke a record in the 13’s 400m run with a time of 1.05.39.

The following girls have been selected in the SCC Athletics team and will be competing at the NSWCCC Athletics Championships on Friday 16 September:

• Keira Fisher
• Eva Kostopoulos
• Kelly Wilson
• Isabella Kopriva
• Grace Robinson

SCC Thursday Sport Update

SCC Basketball

• Junior – 4^th
• Intermediate – 1^st
• Senior – 8^th

SCC Soccer

• Junior – 2^nd
• Intermediate – 2^nd

SCC Softball

• Senior – Unfortunately did not make the semi-finals.

Michelle Barrass

PDHPE Teacher