SPORT NEWS
FROM THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT
2024 Sports People of the Year
Last week, we also celebrated success in the sporting arena and recognised 5 incredible athletes as our 2024 Sports People of the Year. All athletes are highly disciplined in their chosen fields and have represented Grammar, Queensland and Australia with pride.
Congratulations Byron Dieckman (2024 Alumni), Mackenzie Burns (2024 Alumni), Grace Brimelow (Year 12), Daisy Quinn (Year 12) and Addison Houslip (Year 10).
Byron earned selection in two Australian Paddle Teams, competing at the Junior World Championships in Bulgaria and the Asia Pacific Cp in Canberra. Byron is also accomplished in surf lifesaving and captained at the World Champions Maroochydore in the Youth Inter-Club World Championships, where he won a silver medal in the ski final.
Mackenzie had an outstanding 2024 in swimming, winning 13 national and state medals. She also captained the Queensland team at the School Sport Australia Championships, won five medals and set two Australian School Sport records.
Grace Brimelow is Australia's youngest-ever para-triathlete to compete at the Paralympic Games. Grace's selection in 2024 was a highlight for our school community. Throughout the year, Grace also claimed gold in three world series events, Open Women’s Para-Triathlon events - Devonport and Stockton in Australia, and Vigo in Spain.
Daisy earned selection in the Swimming Australian Open Water Team for the Junior World Championships in Italy, where she placed 15th in the 7.5km event, and 7th in the mixed relay. Domestically, Daisy has also won gold across the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships and Queensland Championships and the Swimming Australia National Championships.
Addison was selected for the Australian Triathlon Target Talent Program, Australian Cycling Development Academy and Australian Athletics Target Talent Program, and won gold at the School Sport Australia Championships for the third consecutive year. Addison also won the National 3000m track championships and represented Queensland in cross country at the National Championships.
Well done to all incredible athletes!
District Trial Information & Expression of Interest
Please contact Mrs Hoffman (Secondary) or Mrs Halloran (Primary) if you have any questions.
Congratulations to Amelia B who was awarded the Aitkins Saddlery Leaderboard Encouragement Award at the Eventing Queensland Awards recently. Amelia was also nominated in the QLD Junior EvA95 Rider & Horse of the Year, and the QLD EvA95 Rider & Horse of the Year.
Last weekend Grammar Equestrian riders competed at the Stuartholme School Interschool Queensland Event in Showjumping and Dressage. Congratulations to the team on their incredible results.
| Ivy | 3rd | 1m Senior Showjumping |
| Georgia | 5th | 80cm Showjumping |
| Finn | 8th | Intermediate Novice Dressage |
| Birdie | 10th | Primary Preliminary Dressage |
| Gracie | 70cm Showjumping | |
| Mia | 1st | Elementary Dressage |
| Charlotte | Overall Champion | Primary Preliminary Dressage |
| Reserve Champion | Primary 70cm Showjumping |
Grammar Run Club
It was so great to see so many new students and parents at the Grammar Run Club last Monday.
Next Monday parent Lee Batchler will deliver a speed session to interested students. There will be a focus on field and court athletes. This will run alongside the regular fitness session so runners have a choice!
These sessions are open to all staff, students from Prep - Year 12 and their parents. Join us on the training oval from 7:00 - 7:45 am. All abilities are welcome!
Parkrun
Join us this Saturday for the Kawana Parkrun, followed by our annual Beach Clean!
Surf Lifesaving
The Sunshine Coast Regional Branch Carnival took place last weekend at Mooloolaba. There were an extraordinary number of Grammar students competing and we would love to share your highlights. Please send in your results and any photos you may have.
NETBALL
Congratulations to the following students who were recently selected for the Sunshine Coast Independent District Netball teams:
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10-12 Years |
13-15 Years |
16-19 Years |
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Alice A (Year 7) |
Lola H (Year 10) |
Josie A (Year 10) |
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Marley H (Year 6) |
Holly M Shadow (Year 7) |
Keira N (Year 11) |
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Odette M Shadow (Year 6) |
Alinta T Shadow (Year 9) |
Olivia B Shadow (Year 12) |
Academy Netball
Our Academy netballers have hit the ground running this season, diving straight into high-intensity court sessions and strength and conditioning training as they prepare for an exciting 2025 playing season.
Last week, we were privileged to have Advanced Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist, Ali Miles, lead a dynamic session on the vital role of proper energy intake in supporting high-performance training. This informative and interactive experience provided valuable insights for both students and parents.
We look forward to welcoming Ali back for another engaging session later this term.
Director of Netball
RUGBY
Troy Atkins
Head of Rugby
SWIMMING
Twilight Carnival
Last Thursday we held our annual Twilight Carnival and it was wonderful to see the support and camaraderie on show between swimmers from Year 2 - 12. There were many outstanding performance son the night and personal bests smashed. Age Champions and Runners Up will be announced shortly.
There were a number of school records broken. Congratulations to all swimmers.
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Girls 17&O 200 IM |
Boys 13 50 Back |
Boys 16 50 Breast |
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Boys 17&O 200 IM |
Boys 17&O 50 Back |
Girls 12 50 Free |
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Boys 13 50 Fly |
Girls 12 50 Breast |
Girls 15 50 Free |
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Boys 17&O 50 Fly |
Boys 16 50 Breast |
Boys 13 100 Free 1:06.70 - Oscar K |
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Boys 17&0 100 Free |
Secondary Swimming Carnival
Yesterday the Secondary School held its inter-house swimming carnival. The day was full of enjoyment, loud warcries and support for one another. This carnival displayed the very best of Grammar, with students and staff aligned to bring enjoyment, create memories and build connections as a school community.
The Grammar 100 opened proceedings with records galore. The first three girls broke the existing record, with Georgia E narrowly getting in front of Freya G by a whisker to be crowned girls' champion.
In the boys' race, Jake H also broke the record to win his maiden Grammar 100.
Congratulations to the Bradman Bulldogs for winning both the House Spirit and Overall Champion trophies in 2025.
House Champion Results
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6519 |
6255 |
5998 |
5777 |
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BRADMAN BULLDOGS |
CHISHOLM CHARGERS |
STURT LEOPARDS |
LAWSON HAWKS |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
House Spirit Results
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22 |
19 |
19 |
12 |
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BRADMAN |
CHISHOLM CHARGERS |
STURT LEOPARDS |
LAWSON HAWKS |
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1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
Thank you to all staff from across the school who contributed to the day. My immense thanks to Tanya Hoffman for all that she did in preparation and on the day itself. She is extraordinary for our school community. Lastly, my sincere gratitude for our magnificent House Coordinators who led their students with care and energy.
Triathlon and Aquathlon
We wish all Grammar students every success at this weekend’s QRSS Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships in Hervey Bay.
Grammar Fitness Centre
Attention all secondary students and athletes.
Improve your physical and mental health by exercising regularly, using the Grammar Fitness Centre, free of charge.
The school gym is located in the Aquatic Centre and is available for use by students in years 7-12 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 3.15pm and 5.00pm. All you need to bring is a towel, water bottle, covered shoes and a positive attitude. These sessions are supervised and led by a qualified personal trainer who can help create a training program for you.
We value our students and would like to celebrate success through sport. Please email news articles and a maximum of 3 photos to Mr Withers - awithers@scgs.qld.edu.au (Primary) and Mr Abrahams - jabrahams@scgs.qld.edu.au (Secondary) and we will try to include them in our fortnightly newsletters. It is important that we include all Grammar students involved in an event, so please try to mention the names of all participants in your article.
Mr Justin Abrahams Mr Andrew Withers
Director of Sport (P-12) Assistant Director of Sport - Primary