YRS 7-9 Girls Riverina League Tag Championship

On Wednesday 15th March, our years 7 – 9 League Tag students competed in the Riverina League Tag Championships at Jubilee Oval. Marian competed against very strong opposition from Wade High, Narrandera High, West Wylong Central and Yanco Agricultural High.

Marian played extremely well throughout the day and achieved our best results to date in this developing sport at the college. The whole team played well, with a number of stand outs during the 4 games. Players of particular note are: Ella Faronato, Sara Negus, Louisa Suiaki, Shautae Birmingham, Maree Rinaldo, Madelyn King and Siuaki Tuiaki.

Marian won 2 of its 4 games on the day.

I would especially like to congratulate their coach Miss Foschi for her time and effort preparing the girls and to Rossana Tupa for being name ‘player of the day’ for Marian.

Well done Rossana.

Diocesan Touch Gala Day

On Thursday 16th March, Marian competed in the Diocesan Touch Gala Day in Wagga Wagga. This day is designed to allow students to compete at an extremely high level of Touch Football as well as select the Diocesan Teams to compete at the CCC Trials on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th March in Dubbo.

Marian entered 4 teams in the competition, Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Senior Boys and Senior Girls with each team playing 4 games on the day. Marian were very competitive on the day, especially in the junior divisions, wining 1 game and narrowly losing 2 others.

I would especially like to thank Mrs Johns, Mr Morris, Mr Le Cornu and Miss Foschi on all their work organizing, training and supporting the sides on the day.

Marian also had a number of students selected for the Diocesan Team. Congratulations to:

Junior Teams: Ella Faronato, Sarah Quarisa, Connor Higgins and shadow Isaac Testoni

Senior Teams: Johnae Oberholzer, Samantha Pandolfo and shadow Zane Huxley

This is a fantastic effort for all these students and a reflection of the hard work put in by the coaches and the students. Well done.

Diocesan Tennis Gala day

Marian also competed in the Diocesan Tennis Gala Day in Wagga Wagga on Thursday. I would like to congratulate the following students on their sportsmanship and effort on the day, our students were commended by other teachers on how they conducted themselves.

This tournament is played at an extremely high level of Tennis and our students competed well all day.

Binit Shrestha was a stand out for Marian on the day, winning all his singles matches and Airlee Savage standing out for the girls competing at a high level all day.

Well done to all students and to their coach Mr Moore.

BISSA Swimming

On Thursday 9th March, Marian took a squad of 26 students to the BISSA Swimming Carnival in Wagga Wagga.

The students were excellent on the day, with a lot of our competitors achieving personal bests.

I would especially like to congratulate the following students in gaining selection for CCC Swimming at Homebush on Friday 31st March.

Joshua Golden
50 m Freestyle
Aisha Tomkinson
50 m Backstroke
Sienna Donadel
100 m Freestyle
50 m Breaststroke
50 m Freestyle
200 m IM

Sienna Donadel was also named as the 14-year Girl Age Champion of the meet and Joshua Golden came third in the age champion points.

Congratulations to all the students and thank you to all the parents who came along and supported our students on the day.

Other Important Sporting Dates

Fafita Cup V Wade High Monday 20th March, commencing at 5 pm at the Coro Oval

Open Girls League Tag

U16 Boys Rugby League

Open Boys Rugby League

Netball Schools Cup Wednesday 22nd March at Netball Courts Griffith

7/8 Boys and Girls

9/10 Boys and Girls

Open Diocesan Soccer Gala Day – Thursday 23rd March – Yoogali Oval

Open Boys Soccer

Open Girls Soccer

The carnivals are a pathway for selection in the Diocesan Team to compete at CCC

Cross Country Carnival

On Tuesday 14th March, Marian held the 2017 Cross Country Carnival at Lake Wyangan. There was a fantastic atmosphere on the day with some fantastic results.

Congratulations to the following champions for their age on the day.

12 years Sophia Cabone Pasquale Agresta

13 years Ava Kelly Delroy Kasawaya

14 years Isabella Salmon Jonathon Codemo

15 years Emma Snaidero Jordan Austin

16 years Teneeka Andreazza Joshua Golden

17 years Samantha Pandolfo Daniel Rossetto

18 years Jaclyn Agostini Caleb Biondo

I am also very pleased to announce that the winning house for the 2017 Cross Country Carnival is Pratick House. This is a fantastic effort and great participation on the day, well done.

The top 6 placings are eligible to represent Marian at the BISSA Cross Country Carnival, at Narrandera Racecourse on Monday 8th May.

Below is the list of students eligible for BISSA Cross Country on Monday 8th May at Narrandera Race course. List attached.

Soccer Refereeing Course – New Course Date

Soccer refereeing is a great way to earn money and be involved in a very popular sport in Griffith.

Here are some frequently asked questions:

What money can I make?

Note: The above amounts will attract a 7% deduction for administration fees.

What is involved to become a referee?

There is an online course that must be completed prior to the 4th March course.
You must complete the course at: laws.myfootballclub.com.au

Bring the printable certificate and workbook to the course on 4th March.

When is the course?

This course has been postponed to Saturday 18th March at the Coro Club Auditorium.

Starting at 9 am and finishing between 3 and 4 pm.

What is the cost of the course?

Cost of the course is $ 80

For any further information and or questions, feel free to contact:

Mark Feltracco: 0419532367

Regards

Mr J Seers

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