Mount Carmel is a part of the Diocese of Wollongong so we compete in Diocesan Sporting events throughout the college year. At these events / carnivals, schools from the Diocese of Wollongong come together to compete for points towards the Vince Villa Trophy that is awarded to the Champion School at the end of the college year. Mount Carmel historically performs well at these Diocesan events and last year finished a close 3rd place overall in the Vince Villa Trophy. 

Below is information for the upcoming Diocesan events in Term 3:

Term 3 Diocesan Carnival / Opportunities

Semester 2 (Terms 3 and 4) Major College and Diocesan Carnivals

DIOCESAN ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 

The Diocesan Athletics Carnival was held at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium on Friday 16 August. Mount Carmel had an enthusiastic team that was 83 students strong. The day was filled with nerves, personal best results, upsets and triumphs. 

The day started with the 1500m event, an endurance event that tests the cardiovascular endurance of athletes, and finishes with the electric atmosphere that surrounds the 4 x 100m relays. All of our students were putting in 100% effort - Nathan Cann especially, winning his 200m heat with a nasty fall at the finish line, unfortunately ruling him out for the remainder of the carnival. 

Mount Carmel students were represented in almost every single event on the day - a huge achievement and goal when wanting to earn valuable Vince Villa points. Many students ‘stepped up’ to replace students who were injured or unable to participate and the team mentality was certainly evident. Thank you to all of those students who participated in place of another student who was unable to - well done! 

There were some phenomenal results for MCCC students throughout the carnival. These results have earnt the following students a position in the Wollongong team to compete at the CCC Athletics Championships later in the term - Blake Bolwell (1500m), Alexis Brunt (200m, 100m, discus and shot), Nathaniel Calvelo (200m, 100m, 400m), Nathan Cann (200m), Tye Fepuleai (High jump, triple jump), Matthew Galvin (1500m, 800m, 400m and Ben Kaufusi (shot)). Congratulations to these students and we wish you the best of luck when competing at the CCC event. 

I would also like to mention our junior 4 x 100m boys relay team (Blake Bolwell, Joseph Spano, Tony Pholi-Pearce, Aaron Pereira) and our senior 4 x 100m boys relay team (Jabriel Kalache, Ben McEvoy, Nathaniel Calvelo, Josh Calleja) who both won their relay events on the day. Due to a change in the CCC format these teams will unfortunately not progress to the next stage, nevertheless they should be congratulated on a great race! 

On the day students earn points towards the age champion awards. Alexis Brunt, Matthew Galvin and Nathaniel Calvelo all finished 2nd overall in their age group with Blake Bolwell finishing 3rd overall in his age group - all outstanding achievements. Well done! Mount Carmel finished 4th overall at the end of the carnival which is a true credit to the hard work and determination of our students. Congratulations MC!

CCC EVENTS - TERM 3

NSWCCC Netball Championships

Despite the bus breaking down on the way to Penrith and causing us to be late to the carnival, students jumped off with excitement, quickly got dressed into their uniforms and ran onto the court with plenty of energy for their first round. This positive attitude, enthusiasm and drive to win continued throughout the day. 

 7 - 8 Junior Team (Championship Pool A)

Being placed in the Championship division following successful results at the Diocesan carnival last month the girls were versing the very best teams across the state. All games were incredibly tough with an exceptional display of talent, grit, creativity and determination. Accurate shooting under pressure, implementing set plays and a fierce full court defensive approach resulted in three wins and two marginal losses during the round games. This placed the team =2nd on points in their pool however 3rd on for and against. This resulted in versing Mater Dei Catholic College Wagga Wagga who had placed 3rd in Championship Pool B in which our girls took away the win with ease. We congratulate the girls on an exceptional result in placing 5th in their age group across all Catholic schools in NSW. 

Coach: Miss Sarah Bowen 

Players: Tyra Alesana, Isabella Ashcroft, Jessica Barnes, Courtney Hoban, Liesl Hopoate, Janita Leota-Brown, Hailee Meurant, Riley Perrett, Siu Richter.

 9 - 10 Intermediate Team (Division 4)

Students played against seven other NSW schools ranging from All Saints Liverpool to St Johns Canberra. All games were competitive and allowed our students to work collaboratively as a team and to demonstrate their attacking and defensive skills under different pressure situations on the court. The team experienced three wins, one draw and three losses, placing fourth overall. The girls consistently displayed a high level of effort, skill and adaptability. 

Coach: Mrs Denise Tyra 

Players: Tahlia Bell, Clare Feiloakitohi, Sunshine Ferreiro-Deluca, Emma Gilbert, Cassandra Lloyd, Eseta Malaesilia, Shekinah Semaia, Abbey Smith, Jezal Taie, Javiera Vasquez Solanich 

11 - 12 Senior Team (Division 3) 

The CCC Netball Carnival was a fitting farewell for some of our seniors who have made significant contributions to the netball culture at Mount Carmel. With three wins and three close losses, the ladies kept their heads high and represented the college with pride. Our win of the day was against Santa Sabina College, at half time we were down by four and with some excellent defence and consistent turn overs we ended up defeating the opposition by one. A special mention to our Year 12s, Indiana Crowe (WD, GK), Emily Roach (WA, WD), Caitlin McGing (GD, GK) and Tiffany Mowlan (GA, GS). The Senior Team will not be the same without your energy, skill and optimism.

Coach: Ms Alison Armour 

Players: Indiana Crowe, Rhianna Heaslip, Caitlin McGing, Marlou Mistula, Tiffany Mowlam, Emily Roach.

Thank you to the parents that attended and supported our girls, in particular to Mr Meurant who scored most of the Year 7 / 8  games. We were also very grateful to have the support of ex-students Alyssa Worland and Grace Stewart who assisted with coaching and umpiring on the day. Your support and encouragement is highly appreciated. We congratulate all teams for their effort, performance and sportsmanship displayed throughout the day and look forward to seeing the continued success of MCCC netball teams in the coming years. 

 Sarah Bowen, Denise Tyra and Alison Armour

NOMINATIONS – APPLICATION PROCESS

(To self-nominate and get approved for these events, students need to be competing at a representative level in their chosen sport).

Please refer to the information sheet provided by the sports coordinator for the process for individual student nominations for trials for NSWCCC events. All trial closing dates will be advertised in the newsletter and in the student weekly sport update emails. Students can register for events at any time. 

Further info on these events: www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx

Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)