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Hunter Sports High
Spectator
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A Message from the Principal
What a fantastic end we’ve had to the 2014 school year – as well
as interesting lessons in the classroom we’ve had magical school
performances, fun runs, many exciting and engaging excursions,
orientation day, presentation day and a lot of end of year fun.
These exciting final weeks have capped off a great year at Hunter
Sports High School and I would like to take this opportunity to
thank our dedicated staff for the fantastic job they do each and
every day to provide a quality education for our 800+ students. I
would also like to thank all our parents and carers for your efforts
throughout the year to support and guide your kids in their
education, and for your support of our school.
Our students took to the stage recently, performing The Real Story
of Neverland, the first school production seen at Hunter Sports
High in over 20 years! Congratulations to all students and staff
involved, in particular Ms Outred for her passion and determination
to provide this wonderful opportunity for our students. Thanks also
to the hundreds who came to watch. It was a great night and we
can’t wait for next year’s show!
Students say thank you to Ms. Outred for all her work, support and
dedication to stage The Real Story of Neverland production.
We also had some special visitors to the school, with
approximately 120 Year 6 students joining us for Orientation Day
to help prepare them for life as a Year 7 student at Hunter Sports
High. We saw lots of smiles on their faces and we are looking
forward to welcoming them all to our school next year.
Our Presentation Day assemblies held on Friday were a great
showcase of the talent and abilities of our students and to be able
to acknowledge their successes and achievements in front of their
families and the whole school is a highlight of our year.
Congratulations to everyone who received awards and to all
students for the efforts they make on a daily basis. A wrap up of
the major awards is included further in this newsletter.
Hunter Sports High’s Facebook page now has
close to 1300 followers. It’s a great way to
keep up to date with the latest news,
achievements and events from our school. If
you haven’t already liked our page, just search
for ‘Hunter Sports High School – NSW DEC’
and click like!
Hunter Sports High School
Pacific Highway
Gateshead NSW 2290
www.huntersports.com.au
T: 4943 5755
F: 4942 2565
E: hunterspt-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Semester 2 reports were handed out to students on Friday after
the presentation assemblies. If your child was away on this day
they can pick up their report from the office. Our HSC students are
anxiously awaiting their HSC results which will be available online
on the morning of Wednesday 17th December. We look forward to
hearing some great results.
The final day of school for students is Wednesday 17th December,
and they will return fresh and ready to learn for Term 1 2015 on
Wednesday 28th January (Years 7, 11 & 12), and all other years
(8-10) on Thursday 29th January.
I would also like to advise that our principal, Mrs Louise Gallagher,
will be continuing in her role with ‘Local Schools Local Decisions’
for another 12 months and that following expressions of interest, I
will also continue in the role of Relieving Principal in 2015. Mrs
Bronya Thomas and Mr Mark Curry have been appointed as
Relieving Deputy Principals for next year.
Finally, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe
and happy holiday period. Enjoy the time with your family and
friends and I look forward to another great year ahead at Hunter
Sports High in 2015.
Ms Rachel Byrne - Relieving Principal
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Upcoming Events
DATE
EVENT
Wednesday 17 Dec
Last Day of school for all students
Year 12 BBQ Breakfast
Christmas Day
Staff return
Thursday 25 Dec
Tuesday 27
January 2015
Tues 27 - Fri 30 Jan
Wednesday 28
January 2015
Thursday 29
January 2015
Tues 3 February
Wed 4 January
Uniform Shop Open
Term 1 commences:
Years 7, 11 & 12 only
All other students return to school:
Years 8-10
Swimming Carnival – Whole School
Swimming Carnival – Competitors only
(Half Day)
The Real Story of Neverland proves
magic happens at Hunter Sports High
Fairies, pixies and magical beings lit up the stage and
enchanted the audience at the performance of The Real
Story of Neverland last Thursday night in the Bini.
Hundreds of family, friends and community members were
captivated by the new take on the classic Peter Pan story
and our students shone in their roles of cast and crew.
Creative Director and drama teacher Ms Outred was
extremely proud of the students involved.
“It was magical to see some of our kids up on stage for the
first time singing and performing for their friends, families
and community members,” she said. “It may have been a
small production, but the self-confidence and life lessons
that our students gained in the process were priceless. The
students got such a buzz from the performance and I
encourage them all, and more, to get involved again next
year.”
Some of Miss Outred’s favourite moments from the
performance, which was the first school production at Hunter
Sports High School in over 20 years, included:
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Standing in the wings backstage trying to calm a
student down from stage fright, then watching her
march confidently out to a pirate song.
Watching all of the younger kids and siblings in the
audience lining up to get photos with Tinkerbell.
Seeing the cast and crew’s smiling faces as they took
a bow at the end with a sense of accomplishment.
Hearing the last minute whispers backstage before the
curtain opened as all of the students were wishing
each other luck and giving each other encouraging
pats on the back.
And a final word from Ms Outred: “All you need is a little
faith, trust and pixie dust!”
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Celebrating Success at
Presentation Day 2014
It was wonderful to see so many family and community
members at Hunter Sports High School on Friday to help us
celebrate the successes and achievements of our students.
Hundreds of awards were given at the presentation
assemblies to acknowledge the efforts of our students, with
certificates given to those who placed in the top three in
each subject and many who represented the school in
cultural, academic and sporting pursuits.
We also recognised the dux of each year and presented
major annual awards at the ceremonies that were run by
our incoming school captains for 2015.
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Patricia Smith Memorial Awards:
- Thomas Howarth & Casey Weippeart (Year 10)
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School Service Award:
- Hunter Sports High Newspaper Team
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Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership &
Teamwork Award:
- Robert Schindler-Taylor
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Jill Hall Citizenship Award: for a student who has actively
participated in many aspects of school life
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Kurt Lawther
Congratulations to the following students who achieved
major awards on the day:
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Annett Heywood Memorial Award
for diligence and consistency throughout the year
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Amy Hodges (Year 7)
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Awards:
for outstanding academic achievement
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Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Tyzek Saunders
Jack Edwards
Kye Abrahams
Alice Munro
Madeline Milne
Pat Sleigh Award:
For leadership, commitment, promoting Aboriginal Education
to the wider community and stressing the importance of
education to their peers
Kye Abrahams
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Principal’s Awards:
for consistent application and commitment to all
aspects of schooling
- Year 7
Natasha Hockridge
- Year 8
Ahmed Badat
- Year 9
Daniel Carmody
- Year 10
Alice Munro
- Year 11
Dalton Yates
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Dux of Year Awards:
for the highest academic achieving student across all
subject areas
- Year 7
Ellie Jones
- Year 8
Jarrod Fenech
- Year 9
Nicole Foote
- Year 10
Matthew Abbott
- Year 11
Paige Davies
A snapshot of Hunter Sports High School’s Presentation Assemblies
that were held last week.
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Japanese Students Visit HSHS
Hunter Sports High School recently welcomed a group of
Japanese students from Kushiro Koryo High School in
Hokkaido, Japan. The five female students had been
awarded scholarships to visit Australia to focus on science
studies which included lectures at Macquarie University,
touring the Cumberland National Park and completing
research at the Wetlands Environmental Education Centre.
The students, accompanied by teachers and an interpreter,
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arrived at Hunter Sports High on Thursday 4 December for
a four-night stay with host families from our school
community. On Friday the visiting students presented their
scientific studies to some of our Year 10 science classes.
Their presentations were very interesting and were well
received by our staff and students.
Our guests also joined two Year 7 Japanese classes. In the
first class students participated in a fun and educational
trivia challenge about Japan and Australia. The quiz
included spelling the highest mountains of both countries
and everyone decided Mt Fuji was much easier to spell than
Mt Kosciuszko! There was also time for a Jan-ken-pon
(scissors-paper-rock) competition and a few rounds of the
popular chopstick challenge!
During the next class the students listened to Uncle Darryl
French from the Minimbah Aboriginal education team talk
about Aboriginal language and culture before heading down
to look at our Aboriginal mural.
Over the weekend the students enjoyed various activities
with their host families including visiting our local beaches
and wildlife parks, shopping, playing games, trying
Vegemite and cooking a Japanese dinner for their host
families. By Monday the students had formed new
friendships and there were many tears as our Japanese
students said farewell and departed Hunter Sports High.
A big thank you to the wonderful host families – the
Edwards, Hardy, Ingram and Weekes families – who
opened their homes to welcome the Japanese students.
ありがとうございました。
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Around the Grounds: Support Unit
The Support Unit has had a very busy final few months of
2014, with lots of interesting excursions and hard work
happening.
At the end of November students from the Support Unit
attended celebrations for the International Day of People
with a Disability at Speers Point Park. The day was actionpacked with face painting, henna tattoos, basketball, ten pin
bowling and lots of other stalls and activities. The students
were very pleased to meet two players from the Newcastle
Jets squad and to receive a Jets hat!
Hunter Sports High School performed a signing choir to
popular Sam Smith song You Are Not the Only One. This
performance was led by Ms Sharyn Stewart who did a
marvellous job modelling the signing. After the performance
several audience members even congratulated our students
on an outstanding effort!
The Support Unit now has access to new iPads which have
been greatly appreciated by our students who are enjoying
discovering new apps to assist with learning in the
classroom.
Support Unit students and staff celebrated the end of a
fantastic 2014 with their own mini-formal held in the staff
common room on Thursday last week.
Many of the students didn’t get to attend their own formals
this year so this was a great chance for them to dress up,
dance and celebrate. The kids had a ball, as did the many
staff who dropped in to visit and party with the kids!
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Around the Grounds: Big Picture
Around the Grounds: Science
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and
thank the dedication, professionalism, hard work and
compassion the science faculty have provided the students
of Hunter Sports High this year. Our school and students are
extremely lucky to have such caring and supportive
teachers.
As part of the Year 11 motion program in physics, students
got to put theories to the test to measure speed, distance
and time at Warners Bay Go Karts. Students got a first-hand
experience of forces and compared the speed of different
drivers. Congratulations to the winner on the day, Kurt
Lawther.
2014 has been a significant year for Big Picture students at
Hunter Sports High. Two students have gained
apprenticeships – Zachary Cootes an apprentice carpenter
and Luke Cunningham an apprentice bricklayer.
Furthermore, two students are in the process of signing off
on their carpentry apprenticeships.
Congratulations to Emily Mors who has established her own
photography business and now has a fully functioning
studio.
Please
visit
her
web
page
via
www.facebook.com/emilymichellepage. Emily recently won
the Newcastle Herald ‘Best Photographer’ in the school
newspaper competition for the third year in a row. Emily was
provided great opportunities to develop her skills and gain
valuable experience as a professional photographer through
the Big Picture program. We wish her every success in the
future.
2015 will see continued growth in Big Picture, with a further
20 students enrolled in Year 8 and current students moving
on to the next stage of their learning. Big Picture staff and
students would like to thank the many members of our
community who have volunteered their time to mentor
students in their interests throughout the year.
Building on the fantastic experiences where students
challenged themselves and overcame their fears, Big
Picture will again go on a team bonding and leadership
camp to be held in Term 2 next year.
Students continue to meet the commitments of the Big
Picture program and improve in all areas of their individual
learning. It is exciting to see students engaged and taking
responsibility for their learning by identifying and exploring
their personal interests and passions.
Above: Year 10 students utilise a ‘connected classroom’ in conjunction with
staff and students at the Cooks Hill campus. These students are gaining
excellent marks for HSC courses and are working towards university in 2017.
During Term Four a practicum teacher from Vietnam, Ms
Nhyung Lee, spent some time working with the science
faculty and the students of Hunter Sports High. On a
Teacher Scholarship from Vietnam, she gave the students a
taste of what education and life is like in her country. I hope
this inspired students to explore a range of different career
pathways and opportunities and we wish her the very best in
her future endeavours.
We also had a visit recently from Dr Geoff De Iuliis who
came to talk to some of our future scientists who are looking
at studying medical research or degrees in the medical field.
Dr De Iuliis is currently researching in the area of cancer.
His visit was part of the Scientists in Schools program, an
ongoing partnership between Newcastle University, CSIRO
and Hunter Sports High School, and it has been of great
benefit to the students and their future career pathways.
Wishing all students, parents and staff a very Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mr Jovanovski – Head Teacher Science
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MEET THE PREFECTS:
Molitoni Nasilai
What do you love about HSHS?
It’s a good school.
How did you feel when you were announced as a prefect?
I felt very proud.
What subjects are you studying for your HSC?
English, Mathematics General, Work Studies and Sport,
Lifestyle & Recreation. I love all the subjects I study.
What are you planning to do when you finish school?
I don’t know yet. I’m still looking for a future career.
Your most memorable moment at HSHS (so far)?
My whole time being here!
Best teacher you’ve ever had and why?
Most teachers I have had have been excellent.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
To never give up.
Who has been the biggest role model in your life?
My father because he has shown me the right and wrong in life.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Going to the library and studying.
How do you think your best friend would describe you?
They would say I’m the best kid ever!
What is your favourite food?
Tongan food.
What is your favourite holiday destination (or your dream
destination)?
New Zealand.
Anything else you would like to share?
My belief is that to be successful you need to be happy and
enjoy school while it lasts.
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STAFF PROFILE:
Mr. David Staley
Year 8 Big Picture Advisor 2015
How long have you been teaching at Hunter
Sports High?
Just finishing my third year
What subjects do you teach?
English – the chosen subject!
What were your favourite subjects at school?
Español. Claro que si.
How was your time in high school?
Pretty good. I went to school in the middle of a
Californian State Forest. I played water polo and wrote
poetry. Solid.
What is the best thing about teaching at HSHS?
It keeps you on your toes.
Your most memorable moment at HSHS?
Watching Mr Mallon dance, and he meant every move!
Do you play any sports?
Yup – I surf – as much as possible
What else do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
2. Our school is safe and fully inclusive.
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Our school is a welcoming and safe place
We are fully inclusive and embrace the diversity of
all our learners and community
Our school is fully accessible
Our school will exemplify the best in public
education and be a school of choice for the local and
wider community
Hanging out with my wife and baby boy, travelling,
writing, reading, eating.
Who was your childhood hero?
My dad. He was a firefighter and still has a glorious
moustache.
What is something you can’t live without?
Music – constantly playing. Maybe even when it
shouldn’t be.
Three people you’d like to have dinner with?
Samual Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain), Robert
‘Wingnut’ Weaver and my Nana.
A pearl of wisdom to share with HSHS students?
If you’re on your bike at night, wear stripes.
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Year 6 Orientation Day
Art Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the inaugural Hunter Sports High School
P&C Art Competition were announced at the school
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production on 4 December. Congratulations to the all the
winners and thank you to all our talented students who
entered the competition. We look forward to seeing some
more outstanding and creative works next year. A big thank
you to the P&C for their generous contribution to the prize
pool, and to the wonderful anonymous donor for their much
appreciated support.
Senior Category
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1 Place:
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Equal 2 :
Emerging Talent:
Highly Commended:
Hunter Sports High held its annual Year 6 orientation day
during Week 9. Around 120 students from primary schools
all over the region came to familiarise themselves with the
school before commencing Year 7 next year. The future
students were introduced to key staff and support personnel
and also heard stories from current and past students on
what they had to look forward to. During the day the students
rotated through a series of six activities, all designed to
prepare students for their first day and motivate them about
starting high school and making new friends.
It was a hot and muggy day but in spite of that, the students
had big smiles on their faces as they made their way
between each activity and through the school. Year 9 and 10
peer support students did a fantastic job of running teambuilding activities and being group leaders and they should
be commended for their commitment. The day was a huge
success thanks to the hard work of many people behind the
scenes. I am looking forward to working with Year 7 in 2015
and am excited about what the future will bring for them.
Miss Ashley Wilson – 2015 Year 7 Advisor
STARTING HIGH SCHOOL NEXT YEAR?
To learn more about starting high school visit
www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au There’s even a video on this
site which is narrated by Year 7 students. It gives a great
insight into what to expect in your first year of high school.
See the video here:
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/highschool/index.php
You can also find free printable homework and study
calendars which include all the key dates and school
holidays for 2015. Kids and families run much more
smoothly when there’s a plan – so print these out and get
organised for a great year ahead.
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-andstudy/homework-tips/2013-homework-planner
Emaleigh Hall (top left below)
Ellie Lees & Emily Davies
Taylah Daley (top right below)
Elodie Dagg & Brooke Coggins
Junior Category
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1 Place:
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Equal 2 :
Emerging Talent:
Highly Commended:
Kayla Evans (below)
Jana Lee Conroy
Madeline Brooks
Cooper Sutton
Tylah Spelt
Teah Macpherson
Jarrod Darroch
Patrick Dray
Shakyra Wells
Most Popular Overall: Taylah Daley (top right below)
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Minimbah Celebrations
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their
families, along with Hunter Sports High staff and community
members came together last Wednesday night to celebrate
the achievements of our ATSI students during 2014.
Congratulations to all the students on a fantastic year and for
showing great commitment and dedication to their education
throughout the year.
Major award winners included:
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Les Saxby Memorial Award
(for outstanding achievement in the arts)
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Kirra Bailey
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Fiona Clarke ‘All Rounder’ Award:
- Jacquelin Edwards
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Most Improved Student Awards:
- Year 7
Tom Edwards
- Year 8
Aalyah Manns
- Year 9
Jarah McConnell
- Year 10
Emily Davies
- Year 11
Jacquelin Edwards
- Year 12
Azmyn Kearney
- Big Picture
Rhya Swan
- Support Unit
Ziane Pirnke-Saunders
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Academic Excellence Awards:
- Year 7
Tyzek Saunders
- Year 8
Jack Edwards
- Year 9
Kye Abrahams
- Year 10
Alice Munro
- Year 11
Madeline Milne
- Year 12
Levi Watson
- Big Picture
David Parsons
- Support Unit
Charmaine Bower
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Outstanding Attendees Awards:
for students with 98% and over school attendance
- Kirra Bailey, Charmaine Bower, Tristan Dargan,
Jacquelin Edwards, Daycoda Simon, Ryan WrightAndrews
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State Rep Awards:
- Ngangarra Barker (Rugby Union), Kiah Cooper
(Rugby League), Nakia Davis-Welsh (Touch
Football), Jemma House (Football)
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Australian Rep Awards:
- Ngalika Barker (Netball), Nakia Davis-Welsh (Touch
Football), Jemma House (Football), Zoe Khan
(Netball)
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Female Sportsperson of the Year:
- Nakia Davis-Welsh & Jemma House
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Male Sportsperson of the Year:
- Ngangarra Barker
Antibiotic resistance is a global public health issue
due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics.
We are all part of the problem but we can all be part
of the solution.
Visit www.nps.org.au/schools-join-the-fight to see
the short film ‘Preserve the Miracle’ and learn more
about the history of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance
and the importance of taking antibiotics correctly.
By educating ourselves on this issue, we can prevent
antibiotic resistance, meaning antibiotics will work
when we really need them to.
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SPORTS REPORT
Hunter Academy of Sport Awards
Congratulations to Lachlan Wells (baseball), Hannah
Southwell (football) and our champion Girls Softball team
who were recently announced as Boys High School
Sportsperson of the Year, Girls High School Sportsperson
of the Year and Team of the Year respectively at the Hunter
Academy of Sports Awards.
Hunter School Sports Awards
Year 12 student Phillip Bradford was announced as a
recipient of a NSW CHS Blues Award at last week’s Hunter
School Sports Awards ceremony for his achievements and
excellence in rugby union. Phillip was one of only nine
winners of this prestigious award in 2014 from all sports and
all students across the Hunter region.
Hunter Secondary Blues Awards were presented to Hunter
Sports High’s Jacob Amos (baseball), Nicholas Scott
(basketball), Jemma House (football), Marcus Duncan
(football), Logan Flanagan (netball), Ngangarra Barker
(rugby union) and Zachary Young (softball).
Our Secondary Sports Award winners included Trudi
Peterson (netball), Justin Worley (rugby league) and Luke
Huth (rugby league). These awards are presented to
students who show excellence at a high level of competition
indicating their progression towards the requirements of a
Sporting Blue. Special Mention Awards were also presented
to Alexander & Lachlan Wells (baseball), Phillip Bradford
(rugby union), Callum Beashel (softball) and Nakia DavisWelsh (touch football).
Congratulations to all these outstanding sportspeople for
this well-deserved recognition of your success and
dedication to your chosen sports.
National Schools Basketball Championships
Hunter Sports High’s boys’ basketball teams travelled to
Canberra during the first week of December to compete in
the Australian National Schools Basketball Championships.
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Our U17 Boys team finished 8 in their division while our
U15 and U20 teams fought their way through to the semifinals, both playing for bronze and both finishing fourth in
their divisions. Congratulations to all the boys for their
determination, commitment and fantastic sportsmanship
displayed throughout the tournament.
Girls Claim National Cricket Title
Congratulations to Year 9 students Nell Gibson and Jordann
Johnson on their win in the U15 Girls Cricket Nationals. The
girls played in the NSW Metropolitan Team who defeated
Queensland to claim the national title. Nell Gibson took two
wickets in the match and helped keep Queensland a total of
115. The NSW team won easily with only three wickets
down before either of our Hunter Sports girls got a chance
to bat. Congratulations to the girls on this outstanding
achievement.
International Children’s Games
Lake Macquarie hosted the International Children’s Games
last week with many Hunter Sports High School students
competing in the event at Speers Point. Emma-Sue
Greentree won bronze in the high jump with a jump of
1.70m, Teah Macpherson won the B final of the 100m
sprint, and both these girls were part of the Lake Macquarie
gold-medal winning girls relay team. Brianna Steadman and
Amber Letham represented Lake Macquarie in football, also
Tamika Steadman participated as a medal bearer at the
athletics events – part of an elite team of Army Cadets
presenting the medals and acting as flag-bearers for the
games. Well done to all involved.
Trudi named Most Valuable Player
Trudi Peterson (Year 9) competed on the international stage
in a netball tournament at Singapore International Sports
School recently. Trudi’s Hunter Lakeside Representative
team came fourth in the competition and Trudi won the
award for Most Valuable Player – Shooters.
From top left to right: Our boys basketball teams at the National Championships in Canberra; Jemma House and Zachary Young receive their Hunter Blues Awards;
Nell Gibson & Jordann Johnson celebrate their national title; Emma-Sue Greentree and Teah Macpherson in action at International Children’s Games.
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SPORTS REPORT cont.
Students Raise a Tonne in Fun Run
End of Year Tennis Update
Hunter Sports High students participated in a Fun Run last
week to raise money for their school.
TSP Tennis has been cruising along nicely in Term 4.
Recently, the Boys Hunter Tennis Trials were held at District
Park Tennis Club at Broadmeadow and all 16 years and
under boys in the Hunter region were invited to attend. All
tennis boys at Hunter Sports High School were present on
the day with two players being successful in making the top
nine to form the Hunter team. Congratulations to Matthew
Abbott (#2) and Ryley Gertz (#7).
I had the pleasure of being the team manager and coach for
this team at the State CHS Carnival in Rockdale, Sydney.
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The boys came 9 overall and played with the utmost
sportsmanship and dedication over the three-day event.
TSP Tennis completed a fitness challenge in Term 3 which
became increasingly more difficult towards the end of term.
However, this term they have been focussing on match
play, fitness-based games and attempting to improve what
they consider to be the weakest component of their game.
In what was a great day for the students, they walked and
ran from Eleebana to Speers Point and raised $1100 in the
process from generous sponsorships by families and
friends.
The funds raised will be used to purchase a new barbecue
for the school that will be used for many school functions.
A huge thank you to the Student Representative Council for
organising the event and to all students who participated in
and supported it.
The top money-raisers were Ashley Robottom from our
Year 8 Big Picture class and Tyrah-Ruby Luschwitz from
Year 7. Congratulations girls and thank you!
The students recently had an excursion to Newcastle Beach
and Ocean Baths where they celebrated the year with
beach volleyball, swimming races and hot chips! It was a
fantastic morning though I urge all tennis players to stick
with their chosen sport as their spikes, digs and freestyle
techniques need a lot of extra work!
I would like to extend my best wishes to all tennis players
and their families for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. Please ensure students keep up their on-court
training and fitness throughout the summer break as it can
take several weeks to regain these levels when they return
next year.
Jenny Hoffman
TSP Tennis Coach/Coordinator
TSP Tennis students work on their game
Students having a lot of fun participating in the school Fun Run last week on
at the school courts
their way from Eleebana to Speers Point.
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