Sports
Pierre de Coubertin Award Recipient
Recently the School nominated William Sargent (Year 11) as its recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin Award. The award is part of the Australian Olympic Committee's national education program to celebrate the positive effects of Olympism such as striving for excellence, respect, fair play and inclusion in honour of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics. William was selected not only for his outstanding achievements in school and club sailing but also for his understanding and consistent demonstration of the Olympic values. As The Friends’ School’s recipient of this award, William was invited to an Academy Day at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport where he heard from guest speakers, discussed experiences with fellow award recipients from around the state and engaged in some sporting challenges, in which he achieved the top score in an agility test. William has expressed goals to compete at the Olympic level and we look forward to seeing him share his enthusiasm with his fellow students in the future.
Health teacher Kaitlyn Fassina was involved in the Academy Day as a guest speaker, sharing her experiences as an elite weightlifter. Kaitlyn won silver at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and recently returned from the World Weightlifting Championships in Turkmenistan, where she finished 10th. She shared her experiences of being an elite athlete but more importantly, she was able to explain the deeper connection of how the crucial lessons learned through sport can more broadly enrich a person’s life. Kaitlyn is a fantastic role model for our students and we are very fortunate to have her as a member of our staff.
The School considers this award and educational process a very beneficial opportunity for students and one which aligns closely with the School’s Purpose and Concerns. We encourage students to keep this award in mind as it approaches next September.
Hockey State Representatives
The Friends’ School was well represented at the National Hockey Carnival in October. Incredibly, 11 Under 13 Friends’ students represented their state and did themselves and their families proud. Friends’ parent Bianca Pritchard also coached the boys team - a family effort!
Pictured from L to R:
Photo (1) Bianca Pritchard (coach and Friends’ parent), Bailey Stephens, Oscar Pritchard and Mitchell Walker
Photo (2) (Standing) Emily Rockefeller, Belle Kruimink, Rosabella Fish, Sophie Kruimink Maeve Bylsma, Georgia Bennett (GK) - (kneeling) Georgie Fox and Giselle Fernandez
Thanks to parents Louise Walker and Belinda Fish for providing the photos.