John Therry Catholic College eNewsletter

On Wednesday 2nd March we held a liturgy for Lent, beautifully led by our school leaders from our school chapel. Originally planned to be a whole school event in the Hall, this was changed at late notice due to the weather to be run via zoom to students in learning groups. At the liturgy, students were reminded that Lent is a period of preparation for Easter where we reflect, pray, fast, seek forgiveness, and have the opportunity to take action for others through Almsgiving.

At John Therry we support project compassion as a way to actively support communities around the world who are desperately in need. We ask students to particpate in the different events and opportunties in whatever way they can, as small actions can make a big difference when they are done collectively. We will continue to provide opportunities for our students to reflect on how they can lead a life of service and support to others, as Jesus did, to share their many gifts with others.

JTCC SPORT UPDATE - Week 6

Once again we had wet weather hamper our sports plans this week. MISA round 3 went ahead for sports scheduled indoors, with mixed results again for our teams. Overall positive feedback from the coaches, with improvements shown by all teams since last week. Remember, students who missed out on MISA or , there are many future opportunities to represent JTCC, keep an eye out on the Sport Bulletin Board in the A-block corridor and on the Compass Newsfeed.

The behaviour and participation from the majority was great, with everyone embracing the directive for this year to ‘be like Barty’. A reminder that consent for all sporting events must be given via the Parent Portal on Compass. Please ring the school if you have issues logging in or accessing Events.

*Teacher*	*Team*	*Score*	*Report*
SPS	10-12 BOYS BASKETBALL	vs. MCCC 45 - 45 DRAW	Absolutely exciting game coming back from 10 points down. Overall the boys gave it theri best, but still need to focus and EXECUTE in the most pressurised situations. Well done. MVP - Garang Bol (20 points, 14 rebounds)
TWN	10-12 GIRLS BASKETBALL	vs. MCCC 4 -56 LOSS	A tough game was brought by Mount Carmel by building a towering 22-0 lead at halftime. The JTCC girls rallied with a couple of successful buckets from Allanda L. but it was not enough as the game ended with the score being 56-4. The girls are learning with each game and should be excited to see their progression in the next game. On to the next one. MVP - Allanda Lumagai
NWN	7-9 BOYS VOLLEYBALL		BYE
RPO	7-9 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL		Cancelled - wet weather
BWB	10-12 GIRLS OZ TAG		Cancelled - wet weather
MMH	10-12 BOYS OZ TAG		Cancelled - wet weather
JBR	7-9 GIRLS HOCKEY		Cancelled - wet weather
BGO	7-9 GIRLS IND CRICKET	vs. MCCC 52 - 54 LOSS	Today was a great game. First half we bowled, with Darcie and Laura getting two great wickets.Everyone’s bowling improved from last week, and the fielding was awesome. Lily joined us today, and she did so well for her first game. Second half saw us down by 18 runs but with Mia and Laura having a solid partnership saw us close the gap to a two point difference. Lots to learn for our next game. MVP - Ava Hilton
ACN	7-9 BOYS SOFTBALL		Cancelled - wet weather

NSW Athletics

Dom Baker in Year 8 had a very successful weekend at the NSW Athletics Junior State Championships. He received the bronze medal in the under 15 boys Para ambulant discus and a silver medal in 800m under 15 boys Para ambulant. In the 800m Dom ran a PB, despite the wet track.

Southern Country AFL

The following students have been selected in the Southern Country U15 AFL team to progress to NSWCCC trials in Wagga Wagga on Monday 2nd May - Tuesday 3rd May.We wish you all the best and look forward to hearing the results.

Kruz Takiari
Adam Steele
Jayden Barry
Cooper Wells

Our Diocesan calendar has been heavily impacted by wet weather, seeing cancellations for both the boys and girls Touch Carnival. An individual selection trial will be held instead, with 9 boys and 4 girls nominated to represent JTCC on Monday 7th March. Team meetings, trials and training will be held soon, students are encouraged to read the Compass Newsfeed. Students who have been selected in teams already for Tennis and Boys Touch Football should have received their permission notes on Compass. No permission = no participation.

Week 5
Wednesday 23rd February	Diocesan Boys Touch - 13’s, 15’s, Opens - Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow *Cancelled - Individual selections held on Mon 7th March for U15 and Open students nominated by coaches and Sport Coordinator.
Thursday 24th February	Diocesan Girls Touch - 13’s, 15’s, Opens - Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow *Cancelled - Individual selections held on Mon 7th March for U15 and Open students nominated by coaches and Sport Coordinator.
Week 6
Friday 4th March	JTCC Swimming Carnival - Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre
Week 7
Wednesday 9th March	Combined Regional Trials - AFL U15 Boys (Wollongong and Canberra/Goulburn) - Canberra *Cancelled - paper trial conducted, team notified.
Friday 11th March	Diocesan Swimming Carnival - Corrimal Pool
Week 8
Wednesday 16th March	Diocesan Rugby League Selectional Trials - U15’s/Opens - Gibson Oval, Thirroul

U15 and Opens Rugby League - Diocesan Selection Trials - NOMINATIONS close Friday 4th March

The selection trials are on Wednesday 16th March in Thirroul, Wollongong. JTCC will take a bus down to the event. Only students approved by the Sports Coordinator will be allowed to attend. Players who nominate should be experienced in rugby league, play regularly and have some representative background.The nomination form will require player name, DOB, school, current club, preferred position(s) and background/representative history.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_ypt0Abj6x5pooKsSXPv6UkvH8BSyzErqKgUZYssDscw2eQ/viewform

NSWCCC Teams

Remember that there is a new way to nominate individual sports for NSWCCC. This information, including registration closing dates can be found on the website:

https://csnsw.sport/

Please note that some sports are selected by individual trials, and these can be held throughout NSW. Individual nominations require students to make their own way to and from selections.

Selection in the following sports: Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, Touch Football, AFL (Boys) and Football are done through the Wollongong Diocese carnivals by way of representing John Therry at these respective carnivals.

Selection in the following sports: AFL (Girls), Baseball, Basketball, Cricket – Girls, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby, Softball, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball will need to be done via individual nomination and selections.

John Therry Swimming Carnival

The 42nd Annual Swimming Carnival was held at Bradbury Pool on Friday 4th March, 2022 as a competitors only event. We will have a full update in next week's newsletter about the results of our carnival.

If your child has had an outstanding high level sporting achievement outside of school, we would love to hear from you. Please email me so we can celebrate their achievements with the JTCC community.

Yours in Sport,

Mrs. Georgia Roberts

(RobertsG03@dow.catholic.edu.au)

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