Hi everyone,

Welcome back to a new school year. There will be many changes and things to learn with regard to the administration of Sport messages and notes for 2022. As we move to the new Compass system and navigate its complexities, we will endeavour to send out sports notes electronically. Specific questions can be answered and permission can be given electronically There may be some paper notes distributed when required but we are hoping to move to a paperless format. 

Plans are in place for school and interschool Sport to go ahead.

For this to occur, there will be many COVID precautions required to be put in place to safely participate. It will be a case of 'watch this space' if the COVID situation changes.

The first event for the year will be the school Swimming Carnival on Friday 18th February, at the Cootamundra Town Pool. A note went home last week with all the details.

Please be mindful of the COVID restrictions.

Parents and spectators are welcome, however will need to follow the COVID safe guidelines as set out by the Catholic Education Office.

Spectators must:

- not attend the carnival if you have been unwell or had flu-like symptoms, been in contact with a known or suspected case of COVID-19, or visited a known hotspot in the last 14 days

- sign in and out of the venue via the Service NSW QR code or sign the pool’s COVID register

- maintain a distance of 1.5m from other spectators at all times

- maintain safe hygiene practises including washing hands thoroughly and coughing/sneezing in to the sleeve of the elbow or a tissue, and avoid touching surfaces

- remain in the designated spectator area on the road side of the pool past the water park, unless using the amenities or canteen facilities (please provide your own shade)

- avoid overcrowding in amenities and canteen lines

- use hand sanitiser at regular intervals throughout the day

- masks MUST BE WORN indoors including the toilet and foyer areas, and at the canteen

Please note that students will be allowed to go to their parents throughout the day, however they are to do so individually and not with a group of other students. At all other times they are to remain in their COHORT areas on the creek side of the pool.

The COVID Marshall on the day may ask spectators to leave the carnival if these guidelines are not being adhered to effectively.

Link to program of events - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BrQvTyEB-qBO6b2suZUHW3ww77BsjH05/view?usp=sharing 

We are looking for parent assistance for timekeeping on the day. The time slots are 9-12 or 12-2:30. If you are able to assist, please email megan.withers@cg.catholic.edu.au or wendy.vankerkoerle@cg.catholic.edu.au. Thank you in advance.

Representative and Pathways Sport

Representative and pathway sport information can be found in a number of locations.

• CSNSW Sport website - for most pathway nominations beyond school level.
• Canberra Goulburn Sport website, nomination page and calendar page
• CSNSW - Facebook page
• Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Sport - Facebook page

The pathway for a Primary student in NSW to attend Australian National Championships is as follows:

• Attends School carnival to gain selection to the school representative team.
• Attends Regional carnival to gain selection to the Regional team.
• Attends Archdiocesan carnival or Selection Trial to gain selection to the Archdiocesan team.
• Attends MacKillop carnival to gain selection to MacKillop team.
• Attends NSW PSSA State Championships to gain selection to NSW State team.
• Attends the School Sport Australia Championship

The NSW State championship comprises 10 DoE Districts, the MacKillop team, the Polding team and Independent Schools Team (CIS).

The pathway for a Secondary student in NSW to attend Australian National Championships is as follows:

• Attends school carnival to gain selection into the school representative team.
• Attends Archdiocesan Carnival or selection trial to gain selection into Archdiocesan team or through individual entry/nomination on the CSNSW.sport. 
• Attends Combined Catholic Colleges Carnival /Trial to gain CCC selection.
• Attends NSW All Schools Carnival to gain NSW selection.
• Attends the School Sport Australia Championship

NSWCCC Sport Registrations 2022 for pathway sports, open on 1 February.

Registrations are via the CSNSW.sport portal, with the levy payment to be paid at the same time.

For instructions on how to register go to – Guide For Parents – Sport Registrations >>

If you have any questions or queries please feel free to email Sherree Bush at sherree.bush@cg.catholic.edu.au 

See below for specific Primary and Secondary dates.

Primary Sport

Please note that Primary students (Years 3-6), will have sports Thursdays. Week 5 is set down for our Triathlon. A note will go home to families detailing further information. This term we will not be swimming any weeks other than our carnivals and triathlon. 

C&G Sporting representatives

This program is an opportunity for our stage 3 students to trial and represent their sport at a higher level. It is up to parents to register for these events. If you have missed the closing date, please let us know and we will contact the organisers. 

C&G Touch Trails

Congratulations to Jett Johnson and Sophie Sanazzaro for successfully making the touch team. We wish them all the best in the next round of trails. 

Primary Sport Dates

Secondary Sport

A note went home on the first day, outlining the dates booked for likely PE and Sport sessions at the pool. As with the nature of schools, these dates may need to change. Students will be notified of these changes via their Compass timetable. Please read the note carefully and return the note to the front office as soon as possible. Students will be billed at the end of the swimming season with the total amount owing.

A note went home last week for any students seeking more information regarding the representative sport pathways on offer this year. This should have been returned by Thursday 10th February. There are more copies of the Expression of Interest note in the front office. Some nominations for sports are due very soon.

Secondary Sport Dates

For further information, see Ms Withers or go to:

• CSNSW Sport: website (https://csnsw.sport/)
• CG Sport: Canberra Goulburn Sport nominations page (https://www.sport.cg.catholic.edu.au/nominations)
• Sport @ SHC: Secondary Google Classroom (code - xcdqo3f) https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/Njk2NjYzNTMxM1pa 

For school teams to go away to gala days and competitions, students must return their note and money by the due date to be eligible to attend the excursion.

As always, if you are concerned about anything to do with PE or Sport, please arrange a meeting or get in contact with me so we can work out a solution. We want everyone to be involved in all aspects of school life, to the best of their ability and feel good about their experience.

I can be contacted at megan.withers@cg.catholic.edu.au or on 02 69422612 during school hours. 

Looking forward to an action packed year of sport!

Regards

Megan Withers

Secondary Sports Coordinator