The 2019 Arts Evening was a wondeful night of entertainment. The level of talent that was on display was something that sent me home on a high. One staff member said that I looked like a proud dad. I felt like it. (I had a similar feeling last week. As each of the Year 12 graduands were presented with their certificate of graduation ... I found that I could not wipe the smile from my face.) However, it was not just the performances that lifted my soul. It was also the generous reponse from every member of the audience who wanted to acknowledge both the entertainment value of what they were witnessing, and the individual personal qualities and strength of character of the performers who display a willingness to open themselves up to the audience. That they have this at such a young age speaks to their trust in their peers. It also speaks to the supportive culture of the performing arts department that the teachers and support staff have developed. That they are able to perform with their studenst also speaks of their talent and is symbolic of the collaboration and enthusiasm that is required to bring out the best in their students.
I will keep you in my paryers,
Frank Pisano
In 2020 we will reduce the number of Homerooms per house to six (down from seven). One reason for this revision is to address the concern we have that some students are currently the only student from their year in their Homeroom. This can, for many students, make them feel isolated and actually make it more difficult for them to mix with other Year groups. In addition, we recognise the need to increase the time allowed for Homeroom to foster and maintain positive and supportive relationships - 10 minutes each day has not allowed enough time to build those positive relationships. This change is also linked to a revision of the role of the Homeroom teacher, with a lesser emphasis on administration, allowing for greater pastoral support.
Today we will farewell our graduating Year 12's with their Graduation Mass and Valedictory dinner. They have been a wonderful group of individuals, and they now enter into the College's Alumni. Again, on the evening of the College's Presentation night we will be holding a low-key event for Alumni (from any time in the College's near-60 year history) to gather for some refreshments. The College Board has chosen to share their end-of-year function with past students, so I encourage anyone who would like to attend to keep the evening of Monday 9 December free. More details will follow.
I will keep you in my prayers,
Frank Pisano
State Champs Basketball
Last weekend we have three basketball teams represent the College at the High School State Basketball Championship.
Our Junior Girls had a great tournament and were again untroubled throughout the group stages going undefeated. As they cruised through the group stages the girls would face St Mary’s in the Grand Final. In what was their closest game of the weekend the lead change several times during the first half but then the girls were able to take control of the game and never looked back. With contributions spread across the team, Macey Crawford led the way with 11 points and Clair Martin and Wrenn Buchhorn finished with 10 points each. The girls would go on to with the game 46-31 to become the 2019 High School Basketball State Champions.
Our senior girls started the tournament well with a comprehensive win over St Patricks College 63-33. They were unable to get victories in their other group games going down to Marist and St Marys. This would set them up to face St Patricks College a second time playing off for third place. The girls made light work of the game and raced away to a 60-25 victory to finish the tournament in third place Taya Webb lead the way finishing with 20 points, Chelsea Healey also contributed well finishing with 15 points.
The Senior boys would have a similar story to the girls. Playing in a stacked Pool A the boys knew they would have some tough games over the weekend. They started the weekend strong with a close victory over Scotch Oakburn 52-50 but were unable to win any more of their group games going down to Riverside and Sacred Heart College. This would set the boys up to play Marist for 4th place, however, Marist was unable to field a team and their final game was a forfeit which would give the boys a 4th place finish.
Thank you to our Junior Girls coach Sophie Tuit and Manager Chelsea Tuit, Senior Boys Coach Yvette Lee and Manager Mrs Aherne and Senior Girls Coach Tony Webb and Manager Leanne Webb as well as all the parents who helped throughout the weekend on the scorer’s bench.
Netball
Some Grade 7/8 girls played in Todd Rogers Cup over the weekend. With mixed results, the girls finished the day with 3 wins and 3 losses. All the girls played a great tournament. Thank you to Kristelle Robinson for coaching the girls and Grace Maggs for umpiring.
Cricket
On Tuesday the 19th of November, our cricket team played in the Cricket North West High School finals. The format for the rosters is a modified version of 20/20 cricket, each team bats for 16 overs and batters are retired after 15 balls faced, while bowlers can bowl two overs maximum. After going undefeated in the regional rounds to secure their spot in the finals the teams first task was against Parklands High School. SBSC batted first and we able to make 4/127 off their 16 overs. Lachlan Murfet was handy with the bat top-scoring for his team with 21 runs from 15 balls. In reply, Parklands were only able to make 113 from their 16 overs. This was largely due to the tight bowling of captain Toby Bellchambers 0-6 off 2 overs and Zach Webster 3-12 off 2 overs. Winning against Parklands High School would set SBSC up for the Grand Final against Marist Regional College. In what was a cracking game of cricket the SBSC boys again opened the batting finishing 3/120 after their 16 overs. Josh McConnon lead the way with the bat top-scoring 18 runs after his 15 balls. To go along with Josh’s top score he always led the way with the ball taking 2-9 off 2 overs. Zac Briggs also bowed very tight with 0-8 off his 2 overs. The game would come down to the final over. With Marist needing just 6 runs from 6 balls, the final over was an intense one. Unfortunately, it would not be the SBSC boys day as Marist were able to make the runs with just 2 balls to go. The team would like to thank Mr Everard for coaching them.
The cricket team now turns their attention to the SATIS 20/20 competition in December. This will be the first time that the College has participated in SATIS cricket for a number of years and is a very exciting opportunity for our cricket team.
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