School summarises term two sport

Woy Woy Public School have released their term two school sports report.

"Our students have achieved some great sporting results in term two, according to relieving principal, Mr Dan Betts.

The PSSA Zone Cross Country Carnival was held on Friday, May 26, at Umina Oval.

Woy Woy Public had three students - Lara Butler, Henri Dehe and Chris Flower - make it to the Sydney North Carnival.

The Boys' Soccer Team reached Round 4 of the PSSA State Knockout Competition.

"The boys were unlucky and did not progress to the next round as they lost 1-0.

"Mr Graham is very proud of how much improvement they made this year and is excited about coaching the boys team in 2018," Mr Betts said.

The Girls' Soccer Team played brilliantly this semester, advancing to Round 4 of the PSSA Knockout Cmpetition.

"The girls have played with great skill and displayed excellent sportsmanship.

"Our last game was against Ettalong Public School and the girls won 4-1.

"Our next game is against Kincumber Public School early in Term 3," Mr Betts said.

In Term 2 Woy Woy Public students, Molly Mabberley and Emma Cooley, were selected with other girls from the Central Coast to represent at Zone in soccer.

The girls travelled to Hornsby on June 7, where they played four games that were cut short due to extreme weather.

"They performed very well under the circumstances but unfortunately did not make it to further selection.

"We look forward to seeing more Woy Woy girls trying out next year for Sydney North," Mr Betts continued.

The Senior Boys' Cricket Team came up against a very accomplished Gosford East Public School team on Monday, May 22.

The boys batted first and compiled a competitive score, with Zak Graham batting through the innings and playing some fantastic shots.

Unfortunately, Gosford East were able to surpass their score and went on to win the match knocking Woy Woy out of the competition.

"The boys displayed sportsmanship throughout the game and represented the school with pride.

"The boys have represented the school very proudly this year, showing tremendous sportsmanship in every game.

"They have had a tough season meeting some formidable opposition at each tournament.

"Each player in the team has made great improvement in many areas of the game.

"The team has played in the Central Coast 7's, Woy Woy Woy Cup, Classic Shield and are eagerly waiting to play in the Central Coast All Schools Knock Out," Mr Betts said.

On May 30, the Year 5-6 Girls' Netball Team participated in a knockout Gala Day against other local schools.

The first game was a tough game against Brisbania and Woy Woy lost 24-14.

"In our second game we played East Gosford and won 29-15.

"All girls played with enthusiasm and displayed great sportsmanship towards each other and the other teams.

"Our Boys' and Girls' Basketball Teams participated in the NSW Primary School Sports Association Basketball Knockout Competition at Niagara Park on May 19.

"Our Boys' team put up a valiant fight but was unfortunately defeated in Round 1.

"Our girls did a marvellous job defending and attacking all day, winning two games before finally being pipped at the post in the last game.

"We are already looking forward to competing next year," Mr Betts said.

On Friday, June 23, the school held their Athletics Carnival at Adcock Park.

"The day was lovely and we were very proud of the student participation this year.

"A parent information pamphlet for the carnival was included with student records and some parents said this was a great addition.

"The last of the events will be completed back at school and the ribbons will be handed out at the beginning of Term 3.

"PSSA Zone Athletics Carnival is in Week 6 on August 21," Mr Betts concluded.

SOURCE:

Newsletter, 29 Jun 2017

Dan Betts, Woy Woy Public School