SPORT NEWS
FROM THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT
Cross Country
We are excited to announce that this year’s Primary and Secondary Cross Country Carnivals will take place on Tuesday, 1 April (Week 10) at Sunshine Coast Grammar School.
Students should attend school and also compete in their carnival shirts/house support attire. They must also wear a hat (not compulsory during the race) and bring a water bottle.
We encourage all students to participate, try their best and showcase their house spirit.
All races are completed in age groups and not year groups. This is the age students turn in 2025.
Please note, due to exam scheduling, students in Year 7 born in 2013 will run at 1:15 pm and 1:20 pm, respectively and not with 12-year-old students in Primary. The times achieved by Year 6 and Year 7 competitors in this age group will be ranked, and the 6 fastest girls and boys will be selected for the Independent District Carnival.
The Independent District Carnival will take place at Fisherman’s Road, Week 4, 13 May. Six girls and six boys in each group will be selected to represent Grammar and compete against the other 10 Independent Schools.
Please direct any enquiries to me or Mr. Andrew Withers (Assistant Director of Sport - Primary) or Mr Talbot (Secondary School Sport Coordinator).
Sarah S (Year 9) has been invited to compete in Hip Hop and Cheerleading at the Global Games in the USA this May. This incredible opportunity comes as a result of the dedication and hard work she and her team put in last year when they earned a bid to compete in this prestigious competition in Hawaii. To prepare for this world-class event, they have been training up to 10 hours each week and actively fundraising on weekends. Well done, Sarah!
Equestrian
Last weekend we had four of our riders, Ivy, Georgia, Gracie and Charlotte competing in the Victory College Showjumping Competition at Gympie. They all achieved wonderful results, gaining qualifiers for the State Championships in June.
| Ivy |
4th |
1.10cm on Bellhaven Córdina |
| 4th | 80cm | |
| 3rd | 70cm on Bellhaven Bubble | |
| Gracie | 12th | Senior 70cm |
| Georgia | 3rd | 90cm AM5 |
| 4th | 80 AMS | |
| Charlotte | Champion | 90cm |
| Reserved Champion | 80cm |
Charlotte also competed at Glennie School Dressage and Showjumping the weekend before, and was awarded Champion in the 80cm Showjumping and Reserve Champion in the Primary Novice Dressage.
Congratulations to all of our riders on their wonderful achievements.
Grammar Run Club
Olympian Juan Van Deventer leads the Grammar Run Club on Monday mornings on the training oval at the top of school from 7:00 - 7:45 am.
It was so great to see so many new students and parents at the Grammar Run Club. These sessions are open to all staff, students P-12 and their parents. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with members of the Grammar community, get fit and have fun in a supportive environment. All abilities are welcome!
In addition, Level 3 Sprint Coach and parent Lee Batchler is delivering speed sessions for interested students. There is a focus on field and court athletes. This will run alongside the regular fitness session, so runners have a choice!
Sailing
Recently, Grammar students showcased their sailing skills in two exciting events.
On Saturday 15 March, they competed in the inaugural Mooloolaba Summer Series, an off-the-beach sailing race at Mooloolaba Bay. The challenging winds and swell made for an energetic race filled with great camaraderie. In the Open Optimist Division, Taylor C secured 3rd place, while Jack J achieved 2nd place in the junior Green Fleet Optimist Division.
Sunday saw more Grammar students participating in the annual Head of the River Sailing Regatta at Maroochy Sailing Club. This three-hour race started from the sandbanks near the Maroochy River Mouth, passed under the Sunshine Coast Motorway Bridge, and continued upstream towards the Bli Bli Bridge. It was a long and challenging race, unlike any other. Jack J won the junior Green Fleet Division, and Georgie U placed second. Additionally, Noah C and his father triumphed in their dinghy class, placing first.
Surf Lifesaving
Wishing all Grammar students competing in the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships on the Gold Coast this weekend every success. We look forward to celebrating your performances in the next newsletter.
Triathlon and Aquathlon
The School Sport Australia National Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships took place in Western Australia this week. Remarkably, Grammar had 7 students representing Queensland across the age groups and disciplines. Some extraordinary results were achieved through strong performances. Well done to all competitors.
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Name |
Event |
Place |
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Nellie P |
Aquathlon |
1st |
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Oscar K |
Junior Triathlon |
10th |
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Addison H |
Intermediate Triathlon |
1st |
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Jude B |
Intermediate Triathlon |
4th |
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Will K |
Intermediate Triathlon |
10th |
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Grace B |
Senior Triathlon |
6th |
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Hannah P |
Senior Triathlon |
2nd |
FOOTBALL
This season, the Matildas are going from strength to strength. With the squad’s positive energy, the players are always willing to play in any position to support the success of the team. Moving up to a full-size pitch has allowed the girls to take advantage of their skilful passing game.
Teacher in Charge - Football
NETBALL
Academy Netball
As Term 1 draws to a close, our Academy Netballers continue to demonstrate progress and dedication. Under the expert guidance of our experienced coaching team, including Jess Whitfort, Layla Bahgat, Shannon Eagland, Rebecca McDonald, and Steve Sheely (Strength & Conditioning), our Academy athletes have been focusing on skill execution, on-court strategies, and connections.
We look forward to the continued success of this program, which continues into term 2, as our netballers embrace opportunities to excel both on and off the court.
School Netball
Our Monday Night netballers continue to represent Grammar with pride in the Secondary School Netball Competition each week. We invite all our school community members to come out and show their support for our teams. Matches are held every Monday evening at the Sunshine Coast Netball Association Courts (108 Fishermans Rd, Maroochydore QLD 4558). It’s a fantastic opportunity to cheer on our talented players and witness the teamwork and sportsmanship on display.
Club Netball
Well done to our divisional Club teams, who have recently competed in Grading over the past two weekends. This season, we are thrilled to have 175 netballers registered across 17 teams, a testament to the growing interest and passion for netball here at Grammar. Several teams have been elevated into higher divisions due to Grammar’s exceptional performance and strong start to the season. We look forward to Round 1, which kicks off on Saturday, 26 April.
RUGBY
U15/16 Girls
Great effort to the U16 Grammar girls! The girls showed true grit and resilience against a strong Kings side, using it as a great learning experience and coming together as a team. Then, they put their hard work from training into action for a big win against Flinders—an exciting start to our season! It was fantastic to see the girls getting valuable game time, building their confidence, and beginning to shape our team culture with plenty of fun along the way!
U16 Boys
Over the past two weeks, the U16s team has shown significant improvement in defence, despite two hard-fought losses, narrowly going down to Padua in a much tighter contest.
First XV
The team hosted St Laurence's last week in our first home game of the year. With standout performances from younger players Fraser N & Lachie S making their home debut alongside seasoned leaders Adrian D and Rohan N, the boys secured a hard-fought 26-17 victory.
In our final hit-out before the Ballymore Cup, we also hosted Caboolture’s St Columban’s this week. Despite the scoreline, it was a tough contest throughout, played in great spirit by both sides. An inspiring performance from flanker Sam F, excelling in both attack and defence, helped secure a 54-15 victory.
Troy Atkins
Head of Rugby
SWIMMING
The following Grammar students were selected to represent the Sunshine Coast Region at the QRSS Swimming Championships this week:
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Name |
Age |
Name |
Age |
Name |
Age |
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Ari W |
10-12 years |
Freya G |
13-19 years |
Molly A |
13-19 years |
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Grace M |
10-12 years |
Grace B |
13-19 years |
Owen B |
13-19 years |
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Nellie P |
10-12 years |
Indi B |
13-19 years |
Reagan C |
13-19 years |
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Oliver I |
10-12 years |
Jake H |
13-19 years |
Ruby A |
13-19 years |
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Abigail M |
13-19 years |
Kane S |
13-19 years |
Rylee S |
13-19 years |
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Amelia H |
13-19 years |
Kobi S |
13-19 years |
Will J |
13-19 years |
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Chase S |
13-19 years |
Lola S |
13-19 years |
Willow R |
13-19 years |
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Chloe I |
13-19 years |
Lola S |
13-19 years |
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Cooper B |
13-19 years |
Luke Y |
13-19 years |
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The 10-12 year results are below and we will report on the 13-19 years students in the next newsletter as these age groups are still competing.
We commend all of our amazing swimmers and an extra special mention to Ari, Grace and Oli for making the finals, cementing themselves as some of the fastest swimmers in Queensland.
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Name |
Age |
Results |
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Alex B |
10 years |
100m freestyle 34th |
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200m freestyle 15th |
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Ari W |
12 years |
50m backstroke 18th |
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50m freestyle 28th |
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200m freestyle 6th |
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200m freestyle relay 8th |
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200m medley relay 14th |
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Grace M |
12 years |
50m breaststroke 8th |
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200m medley relay 8th |
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Oliver I |
11 years |
50m backstroke 30th |
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50m breaststroke 12th |
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50m butterfly 15th |
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100m freestyle 8th |
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200m freestyle 10th |
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100m medley relay 4th |
Luke Stafford
Head Coach
TENNIS
Looking for something to keep your kids busy over the school holidays?
Send your kids along to a great day of tennis and other multi-sport activities these holidays. Run on the beautiful grounds at Grammar, our Tennis Fun Camps feature lots of on-court tennis games & activities as well as off-court multi-sport sessions. All levels of junior players are welcome (you don't even need a tennis racquet).
How to enrol: Bookings can be made on the Grammar Tennis Customer Portal. Numbers are capped each day, so we recommend getting in early to avoid missing out (most days were fully booked out during the Christmas holidays).
Upcoming Events
District and Regional Trials
District and Sunshine Coast Regional commence next week for some sports. It is important that students monitor announcements closely, taking note of closing dates as these are strictly adhered to.
Please contact Mrs Hoffman (Secondary) or Mrs Halloran (Primary) if you have any questions.
Students 10-12 years https://scissa.asn.au/trial-info-primary/
Students 13-19 years https://scissa.asn.au/trial-info-secondary/
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 3:15 - 5:00 pm. 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