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. 

CDF Sports Awards Evening - Friday 15 November 2019

On Friday last week, seven Mount Carmel Catholic College students were congratulated on their 2019 sporting success at the 23rd Annual CDF Sports Awards. Each of our award winners received a Secondary Sports Council Medallion for their selection into a CCC or All Schools team this year. It was a great night that recognises the hard work, commitment and sacrifices that many of our Diocesan school students make in order to perform at their best in their chosen sport.

I would like to take the time to again congratulate the following students on receiving their Secondary Sports Council Medallion:

**These students will be acknowledged in front of our college community at our end of year sports awards in week 9.

On the evening they also announce the winner of the Vince Villa trophy for the Champion Secondary School. Vince Villa worked in Catholic Education as a Secondary Principal and Senior Secondary Consultant. His commitments and organisational skills, his sense of justice and his mischievous sense of humour reflected his great faith and zest for life. Vince was an integral part of the development of both New South Wales and Wollongong Secondary Catholic School Sport. He had a passion for sport and he provided solid pathways for all students in our Diocese.

 This year MCCC finished 3rd overall in the race for the Vince Villa Trophy. An enormous effort by the students and staff at the college. Congratulations to all of those students who represented the college at a Diocesan event, whether it was as part of a team or to throw a single discus at the Athletics carnival - every contribution counts. Thank you to all of the teachers who coached and mentored teams throughout the year. Your help and work ethic is greatly appreciated and valued. Well done MCCC!

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

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NSW SPORT (formerly known as Catholic Schools Sport Services) UPDATES

NOMINATIONS – APPLICATION PROCESS

WATCH THIS SPACE - A NEW AND IMPROVED PORTAL IS COMING LIVE IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THIS WILL CHANGE THE PROCESS FOR REGISTERING FOR CCC INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM TRIALS. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW IN THE COMING WEEKS. 

Any student who require assistance nominating for the following sports please see Mrs Pontin ASAP.

Opens Boys and Girls Softball - closing date 7 February 2020

Triathlon (Team and Individual) - closing date 19 February 2020

Any student who require assistance nominating for the following sports please see Mrs Pontin ASAP. 

Further info can be found at for only a short while longer before the change  www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx

MCCC College Sporting Stars - WATCH THIS SPACE! 

Blake Bolwell (Yr 7) - NSW State Futsal Team

Blake is a hard working athlete who has excelled in Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and Soccer in his first year at MCCC. He has earned himself multiple Age Champion awards and other sporting accolades over the past 12 months.

Recently Blake trialled for the Under 12’s NSW State Futsal Team and was successful in gaining himself a position in this squad. The National Futsal Championships are to be held down at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra from 13th - 17th of January 2020. Good luck with your preparation in the lead up to the tournament Blake and we look forward to hearing how you and your team perform.

Summer Safety Tip

With the summer holidays fast approaching, there will be the inclusion of a ‘Summer Safety Tip’ in the newsletter each week. These tips will act as a reminder for our students and the wider community to look after themselves and their friends / family in the summer months.

Tip #2 - ‘Beat the Heat’

In this extreme heat it is important to recognise the warning signs of sun stroke, dehydration and other heat related illnesses. Exercising a few simple actions will keep you safe in the warmer weather and ensure your body stays hydrated and healthy.

Below are a few simple ways to ‘Beat the Heat’ this summer:

Remember the 4 key messages to keep you and others healthy in the heat

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/default.aspx

More fact sheets and information are available at the above website. Keep yourself and others safe this summer.