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Touch Football State Final Win
On Tuesday 25 November our Girls 9/10 team took to the field for the Touch Football School Series State Grand Final, at Prospect Park … and they brought home the win.
Leading up to the final, the team that qualified with injury and Year 10 players out for exams, which meant the team was made up of Year 7-9 students. The girls were courageous and played with enthusiasm and collaboration against older and more experienced competition from around Tasmania. At the start of the qualifying day they discussed attacking with nothing to lose and showing positive body language, respect and sportsmanship. They wanted to display behaviour throughout each game, so that spectators wouldn’t be able to tell if they had a win, a loss or a draw. The girls went throughout the day undefeated. Rain delayed the final matach and we are incredibly proud to announce that our team defeated Riverside 5-1 in an outstanding display of skill, teamwork, and determination.
A huge congratulations to all players and coaches.
Kate Stokes
Coach
Ali Foot
Head of Sport – Penquite
Cricket
Congratulations to our Girls First XI who have taken out the SATIS T20 competition finishing with a hard-fought win over Guildford Young College in the final round match. Well done to all our students that have been involved in both the boys and girls competitions.
Ali Foot
Head of Sport – Penquite
Triathlon
On Friday, 21 November, 61 students from Years 3–5 travelled to Devonport to take part in the Schools Triathlon Challenge. The weather provided perfect conditions, with blue skies and no wind.
The aim of the event is to give school students the opportunity to take on a personal fitness challenge at their own level of ability through a healthy, active, and social experience. The focus is entirely on participation, fun, enjoyment, and getting students active, while providing an individual challenge in a safe environment. No places are recorded and no medals are presented—the achievement lies in completing the challenge.
Congratulations to all students who embraced the event, and thank you to the families who supported them.
Nicky Reid
Head of Sport – Elphin
Soccer
Year 7 students Clementine Gee and Victoria Allen, are currently representing Tasmania as part of the U13 State soccer team. They are on tour in Melbourne playing against top tier NPL, academy teams and Football Victoria. A highlight for the girls was playing at the Home of the Matildas. Their selection reflects their hard work and dedication to football.
Ali Foot
Head of Sport – Penquite
Sailing
On Saturday 6 December, nine students across Years 6 to 11 and their parents, accompanied by Mr Rob Bastick and me, travelled to Wynyard for the annual Macintyre Cup sailing competition, a two-day event for the Mirror class dinghy. Unfortunately, conditions were too rough on the first day, with high wind speeds and swell in the Bass strait. Crews returned to shore for theory and strategy, led by the coaches. On day two, repairs were needed as the six Scotch Oakburn boats were joined by three public boats in three back-to-back races. Prizes were won by crews Michel (parent) and Lucas de Vos (Year 6), Grady Frith (Year 11) and Tori Gillespie (Year 8).
A special mention to Ingrid Mills (Year 8) and Taj Gillespie (Year 7) for their amazing efforts in the face of a damaged tiller. The team would also like to thank the parents who came along and supported the event; these events would not be possible without your help. The team are looking forward to attending the 2025-26 National Mirror Championships in January at Wynyard.
Taliesha Baylis
Teacher
