MNSEC Football

This week saw some of our Year 7 and 8 boys competing in the Statewide AFL competition as part of the MNSEC team on Tuesday 6^th August at Kadina. The boys finished 3rd for the day. Followed by Year 7 – 9 girls on Wednesday 7^th August in Burra. The MNSEC football teams are made up of students from GHS, Jamestown Community School, Booleroo Centre District School and Orroroo Area School. Coached by teachers from different schools, we appreciate Miss Brianna Pullan, who has coached the girl's football teams this year.

Congratulations to the girls who came away undefeated for the day, winning their first game 42-0 and their second game 98-1.

Thanks also to the parents and students who have assisted with boundary, goal and field umpiring. Without volunteers for each of these jobs, the competitions could not go ahead and our students would not be able to experience these fantastic opportunities. We appreciate all our volunteers who give their time to help out with jobs and transport. We wish our students luck in their games this week and know they will represent themselves, GHS and MNSEC with pride.

School Sport SA National Tournment 

A huge congratulations to Chloe Nettle, who spent Week 2 of this term in the Gold Coast, representing SA in the 15U State AFL girl's team. Chloe and her team finished on the top of their pool undefeated, which put them into the final, playing against a strong Victorian team. They came away with a win against Victoria and headed to the Gold Medal match. Chloe and her team came away with the Gold Medal after beating NSW 0.3-3 to 3.5-23. We are super proud of your achievements Chloe.

5-A-SIDE Soccer Carnival

The annual 5-a-side Soccer carnival in Booleroo is also this week, on Thursday 8^th August. Thanks to our Year 7 and 8 HPE teachers, Mr Max Rutjens and Mrs Hannah Pech, for all their efforts in preparing our students for the carnival. Students have been learning the rules and developing their soccer skills in HPE lessons this term. Thanks also to our older students, who will take up coaching and umpiring roles at the carnival. It is always fantastic to see our older students as mentors and role models and developing their leadership skills.

In Week 6, on Wednesday, 28th August, our Year 9/10 girl’s netball team, which finished undefeated at the Port Pirie round-robin carnival last term, will head to Adelaide to compete in the state netball finals. We wish them good luck and know they will play some amazing netball and have lots of fun.

Also in Week 6, it is Gladstone High School’s turn to host a MNSEC carnival. All Year 9 and 10 students will compete in a mixed Fast 5’s netball competition on Thursday 29^th August. If you can spare any time on the day, and have some experience in umpiring netball, please let Helen Gaunt or Hannah Pech know. Any help is appreciated.