Winter Games Unleashes Competitive Spirit in Years 5 & 6
Term 2 brings with it the highly anticipated Winter Games, an event where our talented Year 5 and Year 6 students showcase their athletic prowess. These games present an excellent opportunity for girls to engage in friendly competition with other JIGSSA schools across various sports. The recently concluded Winter Games saw our girls’ teams battling it out in basketball, netball, hockey, and soccer, with each sport bringing its own set of thrills and triumphs. Let’s dive into the action-packed highlights of this fantastic sporting extravaganza.
Year 5: A Day of Sporting Delights
On Wednesday, 14 June, our Year 5 students embarked on a thrilling journey of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The day-long event witnessed these young athletes eagerly participating in a round-robin style competition, allowing revel in the joy of healthy competition. For some, it was the first time they’d played their particular sport, giving it a go with much enthusiasm. The day culminated in a grand final that determined the ultimate champion.
Year 5 Results:
Basketball:
Division A: 1st place
Division B: 1st place
Division C: 2nd place
Netball:
Division A: 2nd place
Division B: 1st place
Soccer:
Division A: 3rd place
Division B: 2nd place
Reflecting on the experience, Phoebe Serpentzis from 5.5 enthused, “I had an amazing time playing soccer. It was a great opportunity to bond with my friends and compete against other schools. Although we didn’t secure any wins, our team remained enthusiastic and eagerly anticipated the next round.”
Year 6: A Battle of Champions
The Year 6 students took centre stage over three consecutive Fridays, engaging in thrilling fixtures of their chosen sport. The grand final, held on Friday 16 June, showcased the girls’ remarkable talent and unwavering competitive spirit as they faced off against formidable opponents from JIGSSA schools. Netball, basketball, hockey, and soccer witnessed exhilarating contests that left spectators in awe.
Year 6 Results:
Basketball:
Division A: 1st place
Division B: 1st place
Netball:
Division A: 1st place
Division B: 1st place
Division C: 1st place
Soccer:
Division A: 3rd place
Division B: 1st place
Hockey:
3rd place
We extend our congratulations to all the girls who participated in this thrilling showcase of athleticism and sportsmanship. Their dedication, teamwork, and unwavering spirit exemplified the true essence of the Winter Games. We commend every participant for their outstanding efforts.
- Collaboration, Featured, Resilience
Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
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