Director of Sport 

2025 House Cross Country - Thursday 8 May

Preparations are well underway for the Annual College House Cross Country that will be held on campus on the JPC Oval, next Thursday, 8 May.

The carnival is a compulsory event for all Year 7-12 students and staff, with a focus on House Spirit and Participation.

Students are to wear Sports Uniform to school. Students and staff are asked to wear their House coloured shirts and or dress in appropriate House colours for the duration of their races and or time on the oval.

The revised format of the day is as follows:

Pastoral Care, P1, P2, and Recess - as per normal timetabled classes.

(Note: Years 3-6 will be running their Cross Country races during this time)

P3-P4 Middle School (Years 7-9) 

• First race to commence at 11.30 am. 
• Races to be conducted in the following order: Year 7, Year 8, and then Year 9. 
• Once completed, Middle School will move to lunch and commence normal timetable classes for P5-6.

Note: Years 10-12 are to attend normal timetabled classes during P3-4.

P5-6 Senior School (Years 10-12) 

• First race to commence at 2.15 pm. 
• Races to be conducted in the following order: Year 10 and then Open 11/12. 
• Once completed, Senior School will move to buses and normal transportation home.
• There will be no cross-campus classes in P5-6.  As such, all students with private study or cross-campus classes are to remain at Austins Ferry for Cross Country at the start of P6.

Please note:

• The top 10 places in each year group will be invited to be a member of Team sVc to participate in the SSATIS Cross Country Carnival at the Domain on Wednesday, 21 May. 
• The Tasmanian Secondary All Schools Cross Country Event will be conducted at Symmons Plains on Thursday, 12 June. Top 10 finishers at the SSATIS Cross Country will be invited to participate in this event and represent Team sVc.
• Should any students be absent for the House Carnival and wish to be considered for selection for the SSATIS Carnival, please contact myself.
• To assist with team selections, students must run in the appropriate SSATIS year of birth age groups as per below:
• Year 7 - U13 - year of birth 2012
• Year 8 - U14 - year of birth 2011
• Year 9 - U15 - year of birth 2010
• Year 10 - U16 - year of birth 2009
• Year 11/12 - Open - year of birth 2007/2008

Students should bring appropriate drinks, along with sunscreen and appropriate footwear. A change of socks/shoes is also recommended. 

Parents and carers are welcome to attend. Parking is available on Main Road or on the grassed areas on either side of the driveway.

We are an inclusive community and would like all students to engage to the best of their ability, within the Virgilian spirit.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to another day, and normal timetabled classes will be activated.

Tasmanian Schools Team Racing State Championships (Sailing)

The Tasmanian Schools Team Racing Championships were held over the holidays at Sandy Bay Sailing club.

Congratulations to Team sVc for finishing in 4th place!

A huge round of applause goes to all the teams that participated over the weekend, showcasing fantastic sailing skills in challenging conditions. Each team competed in a total of 13 races!

We extend our gratitude to all the volunteers and race management staff who contributed to the event.

A special thank you to Matt Cubit for managing and coaching Team sVc. Well done to the team members: Charlie Cubit (Captain), William Morice, Josh Cook, Daniel Pur, Leo Bufton, Isaac Carroll, and Campbell De La Torre.

Sailing Development Wrap

At sVc, the possibilities for growth and learning are boundless.

This past term, we successfully wrapped up the Sailing Development program, which saw a spirited group of students and volunteers embracing the beautiful weather and optimal sailing conditions. The excitement on the water was palpable as participants honed their sailing skills and built camaraderie among peers.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Geoff Doolan, Br. Peter Flint, Bruce Woods, and our dedicated team of volunteer parents and grandparents. Their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts made this program a memorable experience for everyone involved. The skills acquired and the friendships formed, both on the water and during our land-based activities, are treasures that will last a lifetime.

We are also grateful to Bruce Woods for capturing these special moments through his photography. His images beautifully reflect the essence of our program and the joy experienced by all participants.

Judo

Congratulations to Jacob (Year 8) and Isaac (Year 7) Hayes for competing in the Melbourne International Judo Competition.

Jacob earned a silver medal, while Isaac received a well-deserved bronze medal. They both work incredibly hard and will now represent Tasmania at the Nationals in Queensland this June.

Well done boys.

Chess

The sVc Chess Team returned victorious late last term after a closely contested battle against GYC throughout the day.

Congratulations to our individual overall medal winners: 1st Place - Ethan Bull, 2nd Place - Angus, and 3rd Place - Xavier Medina.

This team victory secures a spot for us at the State Championships in Term 3.

Congratulations, gentlemen!

Water Polo

Congratulations to Liam Quinn, Lucas Eagan, Henry Mollon (U16), and Charlie Cubit (U18) for being selected to represent Water Polo Tasmania in the Australian Youth Championships in Perth over the holidays!

The Tassie u18 boys team went down to Nordek in the gold medal match in an absolute nail biter that went right down to the wire, NORDEK 6 - TAS 5.

The Tassie u16 boys finished their 2025 AYC campaign with 2 losses (one of them by only one goal) and 5 wins. A great week and a huge team effort

Tennis

Congratulations to Year 9 student-athlete Charlie Marsden, who recently competed in the National 14U Australian Claycourt Championships held in Canberra over the holidays. Starting in 30th position, Charlie worked hard and achieved an impressive 11th place finish, securing victories against several higher-ranked mainland opponents.

Additionally, Charlie has been selected for the Tasmanian state team and will participate in the National Pizzey Cup tennis championship, which is scheduled to take place in Bendigo in early May. To learn more about the Pizzey Cup, please click the link below.

https://www.tennis.com.au/.../2025-pizzey-cup-team-confirmed

SSATIS Basketball Finals

Fantastic work by Team sVc during last term's SSATIS Basketball finals.

2nd Grade defeated Friends 67 - 51

Year 9 Div 1 defeated St Aloysius 84 - 49

Year 8 Div 1 defeated by Hutchins 33 - 45

Year 8 Div 2 defeated Hutchins 43 - 37

Thank you to our wonderful coaches, referees, and parents who supported all of our teams. We now look forward to the Regional and State Championships in Term 4.

Motor Racing

Congratulations to Year 8 student Ryley Minehan, who has recently won the Tasmanian Junior Series Speedway Championship.

Although he is not yet old enough to hold a driver's license, Ryley has big plans to pursue his racing on the mainland.

We wish you all the best, Ryley!

Photo and article courtesy of The Mercury.

EREA National Football (Soccer) Tournament at Nudgee College, Brisbane

Team sVc travelled to Brisbane over the holidays to compete in the 2025 EREA National Football Tournament, hosted by St Joseph's Nudgee College. 

The touring party consists of 32 students from Years 7-11, along with 5 dedicated and passionate staff.

Day 1 Results

3 wins from 4 games.

Year 9-11

sVc defeated Ambrose Treacy 7-0

sVc defeated Gregory Terrace 2-0

Year 7-8

sVc defeated Gregory Terrace 4-0.

sVc defeated by Parade College 0-5.

Day 2 Results

4 wins from 4 games

Year 9-11

sVc defeated St Patrick's College 1-1

SVc defeated Christian Brothers 4-1

Year 7-8

sVc defeated Rostrevor College 2-1

sVc defeated St Laurence's College 8-0

Finals Day: What a day of football finals action for Team sVc.

Both teams won their QF and SF matches only to fall at the final hurdle after extra time. 

Finals Results

Year 9-11

QF sVc defeated St Laurence's 4-1

SF sVc defeated Gregory Terrace 4-0

GF sVc defeated by St Paul's College in penalties 2-3 after being 1-1 at full time.

Year 7-8

QF sVc defeated St Edmunds 9-2

SF sVc defeated St Laurence's 3-1

GF sVc defeated by Parade College 1-2 in extra time.

Up against huge Colleges with EPL-funded football academies, Team sVc did everyone so proud and mixed it with the best in the country. 

Runners-up at a National Tournament is no small feat. 7 games over 3 days...just incredible. 

Congratulations to all members of Team sVc and our dedicated staff and coaches who make these opportunities come to life for the boys in Blue.

SSATIS and Term 2 Co-curricular Activities

Good luck to all of our students and coaches as they commence or continue the following Term 2 sports and activities:

Water Polo

Rugby Union

SSATIS Football (2nd Grade and Years 7/8)

MTB

Badminton

Badminton Development

Tennis Development

Table Tennis Development

STEM Club

Chess Club