Manley Bay Day Trip

Today we were fortunate enough to have good weather on our day trip to Manley Bay. We caught a ferry to the Manley Wharf and had some spectacular views of the Sydney bridge and Sydney Opera House. The boys enjoyed a game of Aussie Rules on the beautiful beach there and we were also able to enjoy a spot of shopping too. We all enjoyed a coastal walk and had a fantastic day.

St Joseph's College Man of the Match

Well done to Doug Stewart from the 1st Squad and Joe Matysiak from the 2nd Squad for receiving Man of the Match. Here they are receiving their crystal kangaroo award. Well done boys!

Australia zoo

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Australia Zoo. Even those with snake phobias (Ed Keohane). After watching a croc show at the crocoseum and the tiger show, the kids enjoyed a day full of koala cuddling, kangaroo feeding, snake handling and elephant feeding. There were some impressive animals there and we were also fortunate to experience a new part of the zoo called 'Africa'. The boys played a prank on Mr Cathcart during one of the croc shows, as shown in the photos. The weather was fairly kind to us and we had great fun.

The Blue Mountains

Wow! What an impressive excursion. We took a cable car up to the top of the Blue Mountains and saw the Three Sisters. Following this we walked to see a stunning water fall and then travelled via the steepest train in the world (fact) to walk around part of the national park further down. The views can only be described as out of this world! Please await further pictures...

Sydney... We have arrived!

We have arrived in Sydney and so far we are having a great time. On our first day here we saw the Sydney Bridge and Sydney Opera House and spent a relaxing afternoon by the Harbour. This is the view from our rooftop terrace of the YHA we are staying in. Please await further photos of the group at the Opera house.

Ipswich Grammar Match Report

Well done to Jack Hockin who received Man of the Match for the first team when playing against Ipswich Grammar School and Ben Saunders who received Man of the Match when playing for the second team. Here they are receiving their awards. Well done boys!

Netball match report v Ipswich Grammar School

A team match report

The A team were up against a tough opposition when playing against Ipswich Grammar School. The girls received a warm welcome from the school. It was a competitive game where the girls improved after a slow start but unfortunately it ended in a loss. There were however some exceptional performances.

B team match report

The b team played the best netball they have played so far on tour. They really jelled as a team and came on the court really focussed. A combination of really tight defence, with many interceptions made by Raeesah and SOphie W in the circle, and several centre pass turnovers made by Jasmine K. Along with great attacking movements and feeds into the circle from Zoe, Amandeep, Amie and Lucy meant that the game was extremely close. In the last quarter it was goal for goal but unfortunately the girls lost 14-12 overall. Unlucky girls.

C team update.

During these matches the c team enjoyed a friendly match versus a younger Ipswich Grammar Netball team. The girls look forward to their next match in Sydney.