Athletics

Basketball

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On Thursday, 17 September, our First V Boys Basketball team participated in the Champion School of Basketball Finals competition on the Gold Coast. This competition sees the top basketball schools in QLD compete in a four-day carnival. The team played well against both state and national players and finished an impressive 4^th in their division, with five wins and two losses. This result has secured the team a place in the tournament next year. Congratulations to all involved.

Good luck to our intermediate girls as they take on the best basketball schools in Queensland next week at the Champion Basketball School of Queensland competition on the Gold Coast. The girls representing Grammar are:

During the holidays, four students represented Queensland at the Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Congratulations to Amelia Bobyreff, Mia Doogue, Birdie Pilcher and Charlotte Richie on their outstanding results:

• Amelia, riding Royal Addiction, had a clear Showjumping round and clear Cross Country in the CCI 1* (1.5m) eventing class, placing 5th.
  
  
• Mia, riding Keystone Ultimate Genius, was 3^rd overall in Secondary Elementary, 5^th in the Medium Dressage test and 3^rd overall in the Queensland Senior Dressage Team.
  
  
• Birde jumped a clear round and placed 9^th in the EvA80.
  
  
• Charlotte placed 3^rd overall in the Primary 90cm Showjumping and was part of the Queensland Primary Team that won the highest points. She also competed in the Primary Novice Dressage on her horse, Sea, and came 8^th overall with the Queensland Primary team and was awarded Reserve Champion team.

Georgia competed in two state events over the holidays - NSW Hack Championships and Show Horse Council Qld Horse of the Year. She was awarded four National tickets, gaining two Championship and two Reserve Champions (one tied for champion but reserve on a count-back) for her rider, 9 - 12 years, open small pony, child’s small pony and first ridden small pony. This qualifies her to compete at Grand Nationals in Sydney in April 2026.

Primary House Swimming Carnival 

Yesterday, our Year 3 - 6 students enjoyed a fantastic day at the Inter-House Swimming Carnival. Unlike the competitive Twilight Carnival held in Term One, this event focused on engaging as many students as possible in a lively and inclusive day of aquatic activities.

The highlight was the inaugural Grammar 50, with Ari W (29.09sec, Lawson Hawks) and Grace M (30.22sec, Sturt Leopards) making history as the first-ever winners. Their names are now proudly etched into Grammar’s sporting legacy.

Following the Grammar 50, students rotated through a variety of aquatic experiences, including Water Polo, Triathlon, and traditional swimming events – all designed to maximise participation and showcase the wonderful opportunities available at Grammar. House spirit was high, and the energy around the pool was infectious. A huge thank you to all staff and students for making the day so memorable. We’re already looking forward to next year’s carnival.

1. Bradman Bulldogs - 2090 points
2. Sturt Leopards - 2087 points
3. Lawson Hawks - 1980 points
4. Chisholm Chargers - 1785 points

House Spirit Champions - Lawson Hawks

Touch Football

Last term, our Senior Boys team contested the A Division Touch Football final against Matthew Flinders. The boys made a slow start, conceding an early try, before working their way back into the game with structured rucking and sharp goal-line attack. Despite a valiant effort, the boys eventually went down 5–3 to a polished opposition.

Well done to Tommy R (Captain), Zac G, Jack T, Frankie C, Mathias F, Lennox M, Will C, Solomon L, Charlie M, Davi N, Rohan N.

Triathlon

World Triathlon Championships - Wollongong

Next weekend, Addison H and Hannah P will represent Australia in the Junior Women’s Team, Grace B in the Para Team, and Jude B and Will K the Australian Junior Men’s Sprint Distance Team. It is an astonishing achievement to have five Grammar students representing Australia in a World Championship Event. We wish all students every success and can’t wait to celebrate their achievements.

Volleyball

We congratulate Tate C and his QLD Volleyball team on achieving the bronze medal at the Australian Championships in Perth over the recent break. His QLD Beach Volleyball Tour starts this weekend. Good luck Tate!

Water Polo

Queensland All Schools' Competition

Over the first weekend of the September School holidays, four Sunshine Coast Grammar School teams competed in the QLD All Schools’ Water Polo Competition held in Brisbane. In a game for the ages, the Open Boys team were crowned Champions!

The Junior Boys faced a challenging competition, but can take pride in their performance with their impressive win over Trinity Lutheran College, the eventual champions.

The Open and Junior Girls teams competed at St Margaret's Aquatic Centre and at All Hallows’ Aquatic Centre. Both teams were pitted against very strong Brisbane teams who regularly play in the Brisbane Metropolitan competition. It was a fantastic learning experience for the girls and Head Coach Sophia Zamoyski was impressed by the tenacity and resilience shown by both teams, as evidenced by their improvement in each game over the course of the tournament.

Thank you to all parents and players for supporting this tournament. Shout out to Ms Sophia Zamoyski and Mr James Martin for supporting this initiative and for taking such great care of our players.