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St Patrick’s College News
CATHOLIC CO-EDUCATION YEARS 7-12
Thursday 30th July 2015
Dear Parents, Students and Friends of St Patrick’s College,
The Student Executive conducted a lively and entertaining College Assembly on Friday 24 July. The
main focus of the assembly was elaboration of the student theme for 2015, ‘It’s Cool to Care’ and the
launch of the ‘It’s Cool to Care’ banner. Earlier in the year all tutor groups contributed a word or phrase
to the banner and the Student Executive collated and painted the banner (see below). The words
express the student view of what is important to them and what they care about in the College, or
what the College emphasises in our educational programs, including some of our explicit values as a
Catholic College.
Jarrod Thomas, Sophie Green, Frank Cui, Bethany Muir, Bonnie Cooper and Shaughan Killalea with the ‘Its Cool to Care’ banner
Members of the Student Executive acted in the persona of members of the Leadership Team
much to the delight of the students and staff.
Luca Ercole :
Dominic Rossi:
Jessica Hardstaff:
Brielle Quigley:
Charlotte Manche:
Mr McCormack (MC)
Mr Cobiac
Dr Colman
Mrs Ludicke
Ms Owers
I was particularly impressed with the message of the senior students to our College
community. Brielle, Charlotte, Jessica and Dominic spoke passionately about what they
care about and what they believe students should care about in our College community.
Their combined message was very powerful.
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Jessica spoke about the impact of bullying on Thanks to Dr Colman for mentoring the students in preparation
students in our College and caring for every for the assembly. The message of respect, inclusion,
individuality and community from the Student Executive was
member of our school.
She said, “St Patrick’s is a school that encompasses a sense
of respect, community, support, love and hope for all students.
There are, however students who bully others through
exclusion, gossiping, threatening, religious, racial or sexual
discrimination, cyber bullying and physical and verbal bullying.
The impact on students can be devastating feeling isolated,
unloved, self-conscious and fearful. It isn’t cool to bully. It is
cool to be accepting for each individual”.
Charlotte and Brielle spoke about caring for self.
They asked students and staff to turn to each other and name
qualities about the person sitting alongside them and then to
name qualities about themselves. Charlotte said, “Caring about
yourself is the best way to be able to care effectively about
others too. Hearing the phrase, “It’s cool to care about yourself”
may sound odd, or arrogant or even narcissistic. But the one
person you are guaranteed to be with every day for the rest of
your life is yourself. So yes, it’s cool to care about yourself”.
Brielle said, “the most important thing everyone needs to know
is there is no one mould in which we all need to fit. No particular
box or label that can make us any more valuable, worthwhile
or better than any other being in this room or anywhere in the
world. We all have something about who we are as people that
can better the lives of others because it is unique and it is our
own and it is important”.
Dominic spoke about community.
He said, “I cannot stress enough the importance of belonging to a
community or feeling welcome where inclusion is a highlight and
bullying is shunned. I encourage all of you to include someone
you normally wouldn’t include in your game of down-ball or your
lunchtime chats. It really does make a difference. It is cool to care
about community and making everyone feel like they belong”.
powerfully presented to the entire assembly and was a very
timely reminder at the beginning of Term 3 of the responsibility
of all of us to embody and live these important values, attitudes
and actions.
CONGRATULATIONS
On Friday night St Patrick’s College was very well represented
in the SNAP competition exhibition with two finalists, Kiah
Swinsburg (Year 10) and Cathryn von Samorzewski (Year 11).
The competition was organised and held at the Launceston
Church Grammar School. Thanks to Ms Fiona Shepherd for
supporting Kiah and Cathryn. Kiah was awarded with the year
9/10 prize - a canon camera.
Well done Kiah and Cathryn.
CONDOLENCES
The thoughts and prayers of the St Patrick’s College community
are with the Parkinson family on the tragic death of Elliot ‘Elle’
Parkinson who was a former student at St Patrick’s College,
leaving at the end of Year 10, 2012. Elliot ‘Elle’ was a talented
student, dancer, and a friend to many of our current Year 12
students. May Elliot ‘Elle’ rest in peace.
Yours sincerely
Simon Cobiac
Principal
The next P&F meeting on Tuesday 18 August will see our Principal, Mr Cobiac discuss the recent School Improvement
Survey. Parents are encouraged to attend to hear feedback on the results.
Also…
The P&F meeting on October 20 will have as a special guest speaker, Detective Inspector John King of the Northern CIB
from Tasmania Police who will speak about the drug ICE and its availability and affect in our community.
All are invited to come and hear from a professional who is directly involved in this arena discuss this emerging problem
and how it may affect us all.
Anne Britton
P&F Secretary
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Our mission is to be a school
of faith, learning, respect and
service in the Catholic tradition
Our Values
Relationships:
We value a school where partnerships
between parents, students, staff,
parishes and the community are
fostered and developed.
Reflection
“Teachers open the door but you
must walk through it yourself.”
Chinese Proverb
LAUNCESTON CITY COUNCIL & METRO
BUS STOP CONSULTATIONS
The City of Launceston has been
asking the Launceston community to
have a say on changes to the CBD
that the Council is considering. These
changes include relocating some Metro
bus stops and changing the traffic flow
in some streets, from one way to two
way.
Anyone who catches a bus near Tatler
Arcade will be affected by the bus stop
location changes and anyone who
catches a bus from outside Allgoods in
York Street will also be affected. That
includes ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN.
We need to hear from YOU! Please
have your say. You can do so at:
www.yourvoiceyourlaunceston.com.au
where you will find information and a
survey and quick polls to complete. If
you prefer, you can pick up a hard copy
of the survey at the Council's Customer
Service Centre or send us an email at
[email protected] for
the attention of Launceston City Heart
Project.
Consultation closes on
Monday 3 August 2015.
Many thanks,
Lisa Brady | Public Liaison Officer
City of Launceston
T 03 6323 3293
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
Upcoming Events
July
30
Australian Maths Competition
30
Year 7 Connections Day
30
Year 8 Meeting (2.00pm-
3.00pm Croagh Patrick)
30
Year 7 Social (7.00pm-
9.00pm, Barrett Gym)
31
Croagh Patrick Mass (SPC-
Chapel)
August
3-7
Inter House Chess Championships
5
MS Reflection Day
7
CP Reflection Day
7
Tenison Yellow Day
8
Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross (Mary MacKillop)
10
Catholic Education Week
11
Croagh Patrick 2016 Information Afternoon (3.45pm-6.15pm Croagh Patrick)
11
Years 8, 10, 11 & 12 Information Evening (4.00pm-7.00pm Edmund Rice Centre)
11
Rowing Club Meeting (7.30pm Staff Room)
12
MS Reflection Day
13
Nagle Charity Night (6pm-
8pm Barrett Gym)
14
MS Reflection Day
supporting the Parkville ronald
mcdonald house
WHEN: Thursday 13 August
Live music
TIME: 6 - 8pm
Yummy Food
LOCATION: Barrett Gym, Main Campus
COST: Free entry
CHOCOLATE WHEEL WITH LOTS OF GREAT
PRIZES
bring along your family and friends
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FROM THE FAITH AND
JUSTICE COORINATOR
30 JULY 2015
ISSUE NO 22
by Ms Tracey Owers
Remar Gold Immersion
& Retreat
On Wednesday afternoon last week,
eight of the Remar Gold (Year 12) Caravel
ventured to Melbourne for two days of an
Immersion experience and then two days
for the National Remar Gold Retreat at
Phillip Island.
“The experience overall was something
I'll truly never forget. Although something
I'm taking away from the trip, was going
to St Mary's House of Welcome, and
hearing Leeanne talk so passionately
about her work, homelessness and
seeing the connection she shares with
the people who use the facility.” Bonnie
Cooper
“I will be forever grateful for the
experience we encountered whilst
serving the homeless and those more
needy than us. I learnt not to take
everything I have for granted as it may
just be taken from underneath you as
it was from some of the people we met
along the way.” Zoey Rogers
having to reach out for help, they travelled
to Phillip Island for Gold Retreat – their
final experience with the national Remar
family. Much laughter, dancing, singing
and frivolity was had alongside some
great discussions and presentations
about life beyond Year 12.
Many
members of the Marist community spoke
of the importance of vocation and the
notion that our vocations are numerous
and varied, and often take some time to
navigate. Two Marist Brothers provided
the Year 12s with three fabulous
questions, that I would encourage all our
Year 12s to ask in attempting to discern
their calling in life 1. What brings you joy?
2. What are your gifts and strengths?
3. What does the ‘world’ (both in a small
scale sense of those around you, but also
on a larger scale in terms of community)
need of you?
In bringing these three questions
together, it is there that you should find
fulfilment and purpose.
After months of gathering knitted
items and toiletry supplies (MASSIVE
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO
GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED US), the
Caravel were excited to head off with the
aim of gaining a greater appreciation of
the challenges and realities facing people
living on the margins in large cities. Over
the two days, the group visited a number
of organisations that provide a ‘hand up’
for many of those affected by the various
‘faces’ of homelessness.
They saw
within these groups, the importance of
empathy, dignity and humility and came
to view the issues affecting those living
in difficult circumstances as realities that
could affect each and everyone of us.
Feeling inspired by the
people who are working
experiencing disadvantage
courage of those who find
tremendous
with those
and by the
themselves
A huge thanks must go to Casey GeeMackrill, Elysa Oliver-Bennett and Adrian
Viney for accompanying the group to
Melbourne. And, a massive thank you to
Adrian Viney, for coordinating our Retreat
and Immersion experience. It is a huge
organisational feat but more than that,
the consideration, the depth of thought
regarding the experience of our students
and the level of challenge and support he
simultaneously offers is extraordinary.
“The most basic of all human needs is the
need to understand and be understood.
The best way to understand people is
to listen to them.” By Ralph G Nichols
selected by Ally Pitchford
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THE FAITH
ISSUE COORDINATOR
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Staff Spirituality Day
On Monday, 20th July, St Patrick’s College staff spent the day
engaged in a range of day-long retreats. With facilitators from
across the state and beyond, staff chose from seven options
that were designed to allow for time to stand still, reflect and
engage with the sacred. It is vitally important, if we, as a
College, are encouraging our students to explore what it means
to be spiritual people and to be people of faith, that the College
provides opportunities for staff to nourish their own spirituality.
The student free day, annually dedicated to Staff Spirituality,
provides a space for this to occur for all staff members.
Thanks to Mr Duncan Grant for this beautiful photograph taken
at the Emmanuel Centre on the Landscape of the Heart Retreat.
Tasmania Police Career
Development Programme for
Year 12 Students
Tasmania Police will be running a career development
programme at the Tasmania Police Academy, Rokeby in the
next school holidays from 28 September until 1 October. There
are 20 places statewide. Tasmania Police will cover costs,
including transport to and from Rokeby.
The program will run the students through the entry requirements
(physical, exam testing and job suitability testing) as well as
scenario-based exercises and team building exercises. The
testing will be live testing and assessed and if the students
pass then there is a possibility they may be offered a place in
one of the three recruit training courses planned for 2016. The
first recruit training programme is scheduled to commence in
February 2016.
Interested Year 12 students should contact Cathy Hughes
([email protected]) as soon as possible.
Tertiary Applications for 2016
University and many TAFE and private course provider
applications for enrolment in Semester 1 2016, open on 3
August. The on-time closing date for university applications for
next year is 30 September 2015.
The tertiary admissions guides for Victorian and Queensland
universities, TAFEs and private course providers are now in the
Work-Life Centre. Students wanting to purchase a copy can
obtain them from Birchalls and other newsagents. Check Grow
Careers for information on how to apply for university, TAFE
and private provider courses throughout Australia:
www.growcareers.com.au/index.php?id=141
NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK
DAY OF DISCERNMENT
Sunday 2nd August 2015
Carmelite Monastery
7 Cambridge Street Launceston
PROGRAM
1:00pm
Introductory talk (Large Parlour) – Fr Paul Rowse, OP
1:30pm
Q & A with Fr Paul & Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD
2:00pm
Pray the Divine Office with the Carmelite Community
2:15pm
HOLY HOUR praying for Vocations
3:00pm
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
3:30pm
Opportunity for individual talks with either
Fr Paul (priesthood/active religious life)
or
Mother Teresa Benedicta (contemplative/Carmelite life).
Anyone wishing to see Fr Paul or Mother Teresa-Benedicta
for individual vocation discernment in the afternoon session
are asked to register their names
by contacting the Monastery on
6331 3585 or by email to [email protected]
by Friday 31st July.
I am Yours, Lord, I was born for You,
What do You want of me?
St Teresa of Jesus
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STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENTS
STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENTS
Ashlee Beams (Year 9), has been
given the opportunity to participate
in the Highland Dancing World
Championships being held in Scotland
at the end of August, 2015.
On Sunday 19th July, St Andrews
Caledonian Pipe Band members
competed in the Pipe Bands Tasmania
Solo & Mini Bands Competition at
Campbell Town.
Ashlee’s further achievements in
highland dancing include being
selected to join the Australian team of
highland dancers heading to Virginia,
USA, next year to perform in the
Military Tattoo and being a reserve
for the Australian Tattoo being held in
Melbourne in February, 2016.
Jordan Thomas (Year 12) - 1st Place
in Intermediate (D) Grade
John Ralph (Old Collegian) - 1st Place
in Advanced (B) Grade
Congratulations to past and present
students.
Best wishes on your selections Ashlee,
what great opportunities for you.
L-R John and Jordan
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Molly Lewis (Year 10) is representing Tasmania in the U/16
girls hockey team at the national carnival in Perth, Western
Australia. The carnival is run by Hockey Australia and
School Sport Australia. Molly will be away for the first week
of August while she is competing. Enjoy the competition
Molly.
Congratulations to Sarah Wilson (Year 10).
Sarah
attended a five hour Animal Rescue Training Program on
Saturday 25 July with Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. She
is now a registered wildlife rescuer and she will be able to
safely catch and transport injured/orphaned animals to local
Veterinary Clinics. Sarah also dedicated her time on Sunday
26 July to planting trees for National Tree Day. Sarah is an
outstanding volunteer who shows selfless community spirit.
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The Exchange Workshop
by Ms Meegan Hughes
Senior College Chaplain
During the July school holidays, myself and 11 St Patrick’s
College students were incredibly fortunate to take part in a
workshop with American acapella group The Exchange.
to teach and develop the vocal skills and knowledge of the
workshop participants was taken and the students were
encouraged to push themselves to see what they could achieve.
Touring as part of Festival of Voices, The Exchange is a
dynamic and energetic group of five young men who both sing
and beatbox, creating the sounds of a complete modern song
through the use of only their voices.
Performing as a supporting choir to The Exchange was an
amazing experience. Their professionalism, enthusiasm and
energy on stage was infectious and it was a lifetime highlight for
many of the students as most of them had never experienced
anything like it!
The two day workshop was designed to teach the students
warm up exercises and vocal techniques that focused on
creating dynamic contrast and the warm and bright vocal tones
that are used in modern acappella. Students also learnt two
songs to be performed with The Exchange at their Launceston
performance on July 16.
During the workshop the students were treated to specialised
attention from five very talented singers who were incredibly
generous with their expertise and time. Every opportunity
The three days spent with The Exchange was one of the best
workshops I have ever attended. Their passion for what they
do has encouraged all of us to have a go at arranging and
performing the songs that we sing as part of the ‘Harmonia’
College choir in a much more adventurous and engaging way
and to ask ourselves ‘what makes our performance special and
memorable?’. I hope the students took as much away from this
experience as I did – I know that the things we learnt will inspire
me for a very long time.
We are once again participating in the
Woolworths’ earn & learn sticker programme
1. Shop at Woolworths and get 1 Earn & Learn sticker for every $10 spent*.
2. Stick them on a Woolworths’ Earn & Learn Sticker sheet. Pick one up from the
College, Woolies or download one from the Woolworths’ website.
3. Once the sheet has been filled, students can pop it into the collection box outside
the SPC Staff Room.
*Conditions apply. See website for more information:
www2.woolworthsonline.com.au/Shop/Discover/earn-and-learn
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SNAP Photographic Competition
by Miss Fiona Shepherd
Media Studies
On Friday the 24th the Launceston Church Grammar School
SNAP competition exhibition was opened. Two St Patrick’s
College students were finalists and both exhibited amazing
images for the 20 subjects; Cathryn von Samorzewski (Year
11) and Kiah Swinsburg (Year 10). Kiah took out the Year 9/10
prize and won a fantastic canon DSLR camera.
Cathryn’s work
Cathryn’s work can be seen at this link:
http://snap.lcgs.tas.edu.au/entries/artist/cathryn-von-samorzewski
Kiah’s work can be seen at this link:
http://snap.lcgs.tas.edu.au/entries/artist/kiah-swinsburg
Kiah and his work
IMPORTANT METRO BUS INFORMATION
Metro Tasmania is introducing fare structure changes
from 1 October 2015 that may impact students and staff
at your school.
We aim to deliver an efficient and cost-effective service to
the community and reviews of the fare structure are required
to ensure this is achieved.
Fare structure changes include:
• making standard daily caps lower
• discontinuing Day Rover and Day Tripper (all-day) tickets
• ceasing 90-minute transfers on paper tickets
Metro are encouraging passengers to use Greencards
to receive 20% discount, low daily caps and 90-minute
transfers. For passengers who do not have a Greencard,
during the promotional period between 2 August and 30
September 2015 we will be providing Greencards free of
charge (usually $5 each).
If you have further enquiries:
please call the Metro Information Hotline on 13 22 01,
email [email protected]
or visit the Metro Shop, Ground Floor, 22 Elizabeth Street,
Hobart.
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HOCKEY
U19 WOMEN
SPC 1 defeated Tamar Churinga 0
by Mr Ed Love
Monday 27 July
SPC took the opening push, sliced
through the opposition into the D and
unleashed a vicious shot that hit the
cross bar and rebounded back onto the
field. It wasn’t supposed to be that easy
as this was the only team SPC lost to in
the first half of the season. And, indeed,
it wasn’t that easy again.
In an intense, gruelling game on a cold
Monday evening the girls kept warm
running from one end of the field to
the other. After that opening near miss
Tamar established control and spent the
next fifteen minutes keeping SPC on the
back foot, whereas SPC spent that time
working furiously to keep the ball out of
the goal, and just barely on an occasion
or two.
U16 BOYS
At which point Tamar being a player
short began to catch up with them in
terms of keeping up the pace (having a
substitute is sometimes a luxury). SPC
got good penetration at their attacking
end, winning a short corner.
The
resulting shot ricocheted off a Tamar
player into the top of the goal and SPC
had a slightly surprising lead which lifted
the girls sharply, as they kept a much
higher ratio of ball possession after that
point.
After the semester break our Gold team
faced a big challenge playing the top team
- LCGS. Under really bleak conditions
we started well with determined play
from Jordan Sutherland, Jack Dean
and Seb McIntosh-Lucas supported by
great saves from our Goalie Eugene Van
Niekerk. Lochie Spotswood continued his
impressive defensive form with bullet like
passes forward. Harry David was also
laying several interception tackles and
running both back and forward.
Umpires’ choices: Miranda Grant, Ebony
Walker-Kidd, Emily Withington
Unfortunately late in the first half, despite
our best team efforts LCGS scored a well
taken field goal and led 1 to nil at half time.
Goal: Ebony Walker-Kidd
SPC Gold 1 defeated by LCGS 2
by Mr Gilbert Viney
After the break and following wise words
from our coaches the Gold team pushed
hard for around ten minutes and were
finally rewarded by a well executed
field goal from Ryan Jenkins. Play then
seesawed between back lines for almost
the remainder of the game with both teams
failing to convert scoring opportunities.
With three minutes remaining LCGS scored
a second goal and despite our best efforts
we went down 2-1 in a valiant defeat.
Goal: Ryan Jenkins
Best Players: Lockie Spotswood, Eugene
Van Niekerk, Ryan Jenkins and Harry
David in what has developed into a very
determined team.
U16 GIRLS
SPC 1 defeated by LCGS 4
U16 BOYS
The wet and wild conditions the hockey players faced on Friday night!
SPC Green 3 defeated SOC 1
by Miss Emma Jenkins
SPC defeated Scotch in wet and wild
conditions on Friday night. Despite having
to cancel the game due to lightning on
the horizon with eight minutes to go, SPC
had well and truly cemented their win
in the slippery weather, scoring 3 goals
to Scotch’s 1. Daniel Chong scored 2
goals and came close to a hat trick, with
Beau Cornelius striking the third. Despite
missing a goalie and a few other players,
the team gelled well and they have really
started to play more of a team game.
Stand out performances from James
Dawber in defence, Calum McClintock
and Jesse Rixon in trying conditions.
Well done boys!
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NETBALL
SPC 7 Seconds Green 8 defeated by BHS A 39
SPC 11/12s 23 defeated LCGS 2
On the weekend the 7 Seconds Green team played against
Brooks High School A. It was an amazing confident game even
when Brooks were in the lead. The girls’ heads were never
down. Even though we were short players, playing without a
Wing Defence the girls tried their hardest. Sophie and I are
really proud of the girls.
SPC 9/10 Firsts 29 defeated SPC 8 Firsts 22
(SPC 8 Firsts Playing in the 9/10 Firsts Competition)
St Patrick’s College couldn’t lose on Saturday as it was St
Pat’s vs St Pat’s at Hoblers Bridge in the 9/10 Firsts’ roster.
After a three week break due to school holidays, the Year 9/10
girls were slow out of the blocks allowing the younger St Pat’s
team to jump out to a 5-0 lead early. However, after a good
intercept mid-court and drive forward to goal, the girls snapped
into action and turned it around to lead by two points at quarter
time. It was an even second quarter with both teams valuing
possession. The girls stepped up nicely in the third to stamp
their authority on the game and score board, cruising home in
the last to record a solid seven point win. Keely Richardson
shot exceptionally well and Alana O’Brien around mid-court
was strong, with both playing their best games of the season,
in another all-round team effort from the girls. Well done all.
SPC 9/10 Seconds 38 defeated BHS A 3
In the wet conditions the girls were able to come out with a win
over Brooks 38-3. Great effort by Keely Murray stepping up into
shooting and taking on some tall defenders, well done Keely.
SPC 9/10 Thirds Gold 13 defeated SOC 11
SPC 9/10 Thirds Green 42 defeated LCGS 4
SPC 8 Seconds Gold 17 defeated LCGS 15
SPC 8 Seconds Green 26 defeated RHS 11
The girls were a little rusty at the beginning after a few weeks
off. They then worked well together to achieve a great overall
result.
SPC 8 Thirds Gold 17 defeated LCGS 14
SPC 8 Thirds Green 9 defeated SOC 6
SPC 7 Firsts 35 defeated SOC 3
(Playing in the 9/10 Seconds Competition)
Grade 7 Firsts had another dominating win over the tall
Scotch Senior Seconds side on Saturday.
SPC 7 Seconds Gold 35 defeated RHS 2
by Miss Jessie Crack
SOCCER
SENIOR 2NDS - BOYS
SPC Green 2 defeated LCGS 1
by Mr Andrew Youd
The 2015 season kicked off with a positive result for the Year
11 SPC Green team. The day was a little cool and windy but
the pitch at Faulkner Park was in good condition apart from
some surface water at the northern end. Our boys were keen
to play and showed determination and pressed hard for an
early lead in the first half. Despite the fact that team play was
understandably rusty, individual effort was excellent and the
boys were rewarded with the opening goal after a cross from the
right entered the top of the box and was seized upon by Liam
Ryan who slotted the ball into the back of the net. Grammar
was also playing well and replied with an equaliser at the 20
minute mark. Both teams pressed hard for the remainder of the
half and were locked at one all at half time. SPC, playing with
the wind in the second half had the better of their opposition
improving their passing game and creating more chances on
goal. The winner came after good interplay and passing down
the right led to a cross cut back by Mark Fletcher which was
expertly finished into the bottom corner by Patrick Chilvers. All
players acquitted themselves well, in particular Richard Goss
and Ethan Parker in defence, Cohen Fiddian right wing and
Patrick Chilvers in mid field.
SPC White 6 defeated SOC 3
by Mr Qing Wang
The first game for the SPC White 2nds had them matched
up against a 15 man squad coming from Scotch Oakburn
College. SPC were reluctant to field a full squad having only
eight players turn up. The team of eight showed promise in
the first half though, with Hadush Tumzghi scoring a stunning
goal, kicking from just inside the 18 yard box and into the top
left hand corner. Scotch replied with force, scoring two goals for
their side. The second half challenged the SPC White team with
two players having to take a spell within the first 15 minutes.
Scotch seized the opportunity and scored another goal. With all
our players back on the ground, Joseph Chilvers managed to
score by literally sliding towards the Scotch keeper, as he was
picking up the ball. He kicked it out of his hands and into the
goal.
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