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. 

DIOCESAN VOLLEYBALL CARNIVAL 

We departed school at 7 am by bus to the Illawarra Hockey Centre in Wollongong. The whole team was filled with emotions of excitement and were determined to take out the competition. When we arrived there, our emotions of excitement and determination were now replaced with the urging eagerness to get on the court and start playing. We geared up by putting on our jerseys, playing shoes and shorts/tights. We had a quick warm-up and then played our first match against St Pats. We kept content and relaxed throughout the whole game and showed no emotions of defeat when a ball was mistakenly dropped. We used our threes and showed our sense of composure throughout the whole match. Fortunately, we won and were immensely happy, as well as amazed that our focal competition of the day had finally been beaten with straight sets of 2-0. With all this anticipation we knew as a team we had to disguise our success with humility and modesty to play the next matches against Magdalene and Corpus Christi in which we also won straight sets 2-0. 

As the day went on, our keenness to win each game continued and the next match against John Therry was the key decision in what we would place within our pool. As we versed them we managed to win one set but unfortunately lost as they had taken out the other two sets of three. Even though this was a setback we were able to get back on our feet and verse St Mary’s in the semis. This game in our eyes was our best game. They had won the first set but the sense of determination pumping within our veins throughout the whole day only grew stronger and by constant collectiveness and composure and intimidating them with our comebacks of threes and combinations of sets and digs throughout the second set, we were able to win the second set. Within that game every hit, serve and spike was filled with commitment and passion to get into the Grand Final. This match was so close and by two points in the third set, we were able to triumph.

Our final match was against St Pats and through defeating them in the first round we knew as a team we could take them out again. Each set was close and we tried our best but ended the game with a loss. Overall, we came second out of ten schools and even though our goal of first place was not achieved we believe as a team we won. We are proud of this result and it is an improvement from our previous year competing at the carnival. The whole team played extremely well and had great enthusiasm for the whole day. 

A huge expression of respect and acknowledgment to our coach, Ms Asuit, for leading us, boosting our confidence with motivational words and providing us with strategies that definitely advanced our playing throughout the day. Without a doubt, we were able to walk away from the event with better teamwork and communication skills as well as the ongoing sense of never giving up and striving to your full potential.

The OPEN Girls Volleyball team consisted of Jessica Arentz, Caitlin McCing, Ana Ramsay, Aaliyah Mikaele Tevaga, Mia Asuit, Shekinah Semaia, Timara Semaia, Eseta Malasilia, Charmaine Marquinez, Leilani Olaagia, Sunshine Ferreiro-Deluca, Paula Zaballero

By Timara and Shekinah Semaia

DIOCESAN HOCKEY CARNIVAL 

The annual Diocesan Hockey Championships were held at Narellan again this year and Mount Carmel had our Opens Boys and Girls teams compete. The teams, along with their coaches Ms Poulton and Mr Rees, were keen to get on the field and see what our students could do. 

The girls had some ups and downs throughout the day having 1 win, a loss and a draw. The team unfortunately was plagued with injury towards the end of the carnival and this made it difficult when creating familiar combinations on the field. It was impressive to see many girls step up and play well throughout the day despite never having played competitive hockey before. The girls all enjoyed themselves and represented the college with pride. 

The boys also had a successful day and it was down to a coin toss that cost them their place in the grand final match. The boys went through winning all three of their games but unfortunately it came down to the toss of a coin which unfortunately ruled them out of the finals matches. Despite this set back the boys all held their heads high and represented the college with pride and great sportsmanship. 

Congratulations to both of our teams and their coaches. 

Boys Team - James D’Angelo, Jordan Darnley, Vann English, Matthew Galvin, James MacGregor, Jeremiah Myatt-Kane, Khye Poulton, Elliott Stark, Finlay Wade, Blake Waugh, Blake Whitehead and Hayden Williams. 

Girls Team - Jessica Barnes, Isabella Breen, Maddison Breen, Merryn Clarke, Jessica Dennett, Marlee Hampton, Sarah Hampton, Hailee Meurant, Marlou Mistula, Mikaela Molina, Zarina Pereira and Isabelle Viney.

Further info on these events: http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au

NSWCCC YEARS 7-10 FOOTBALL TEAM 

On Tuesday this week our Years 7-10 Boys CCC Football Team travelled to Glenwood to play their semi-final match against Marist College Eastwood. The day started bright and early with the students and their coach Mr King leaving the College at 6:30am to ensure they had a good preparation for their match. 

They arrived at the field with plenty of time to get familiar with the ground and to pump up ready for the match. After a lengthy warm up the boys were ready to take the field. 

Under the guidance of Mr King and Mr Harrison the boys played exceptionally well holding the opposition out for the entire first half of football. The boys had a few good opportunities to score but the Eastwood defenders was always there to pressure them. Our boys were also a force to be reckoned with on the field never giving up and pressuring their opponents at every touch of the ball. It wasn’t until the final 5 minutes of the match where our defence lapsed for only an instant and the Eastwood team took advantage scoring a great goal making the score 1-0 the Marist College Eastwood. 

All of our boys played with heart, pride and as a tight knit team - they should all be proud of how far they progressed because their MC community certainly is. Congratulations again to all of the boys for their efforts not only during the match but in the lead up to the carnival. The training sessions, trial matches and sacrifices have all been worth it. Thank you again to Mr King for sharing your football expertise with our students and for always offering up your own time to train the students before school and to travel with them their matches. Thank you also to Mr Harrison who attended on the day to assist with managerial duties. Bring on 2020!

Team List - Nathaniel Calvelo, Tobias Camilleri, William Churchin, Declan Doyle, Justin Gilbang, Sam Glinatsis, Sammy Hawa, Luke Isakka, Jamie Pandopolous, Delwyn Pereira, Harry Pullicino, Luca Rubio, Samuel Sisounon, Bailey Smith, Ryan Topolski, Luan Tu, Blake Waugh, Finlay Wade and Vann English (Linesmen).

(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. 

Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)