Secondary Sport

Term 4 is always an exciting time of year when we recognise and acknowledge the many student achievements in sport at Genesis. I believe it is also an important time for students to reflect on the many people who have had a positive impact on their success whether it be their parents, grandparents or family friends who drive them to their trainings and games; or Genesis staff and club coaches who freely give their time to support, mentor and encourage them. A concept I have been sharing with the students is to be thankful and grateful for the significant adults in their lives and to take the time to thank them personally and to show them their appreciation.

To all families, Genesis staff and club coaches, thank you for all that you do to support our students in their endeavours.

Secondary Schools Carnival Term 3

Track and Field Results

Overall Standings

• 1^st – Bethel
• 2^nd – Shiloh
• 3^rd – Jericho
• 4^th – Gilead

House Spirit Trophy

• Middle School – Bethel
• Senior School – Gilead

Age Champions

12 Years Girls

• 1^st Age Champion – Meg
• 2^nd Age Champion – Emma
• 3^rd Age Champion – Ella

12 Years Boys

• 1^st Age Champion – Nick
• 2^nd Age Champion – Xavier
• 3^rd Age Champion – Luka

13 Years Girls

• 1^st Age Champion – Malayah
• 2^nd Age Champion – Ashley
• 3^rd Age Champion – Haley

13 Years Boys

• 1^st Age Champion – Declan
• 2^nd Age Champion – Lachlan
• 3^rd Age Champion – James

14 Years Girls

• 1^st Age Champion – Ella
• 2^nd Age Champion – Grace
• 3^rd Age Champion – Vyeisha

14 Years Boys

• 1^st Age Champion – Malachi
• 2^nd Age Champion – Harry
• 3^rd Age Champion – Alexander

15 Years Girls

• 1^st Age Champion – Sophie
• 2^nd Age Champion – Shandri
• 3^rd Age Champion – Hayley

15 Years Boys

• 1^st Age Champion – Ben
• 2^nd Age Champion – Caelan
• 3^rd Age Champion – Mitchell

16 Years Girls

• 1^st Age Champion – Ella
• 2^nd Age Champion – Charlize
• 3^rd Age Champion – Keira

16 Years Boys

• 1^st Age Champion – William
• 2^nd Age Champion – Travis
• 3^rd Age Champion – Joseph

17 Years Girls

• 1^st Age Champion – Georgia
• 2^nd Age Champion – Alyssa
• 3^rd Age Champion – Torryn

17 Years Boys

• 1^st Age Champion – Riley
• 2^nd Age Champion – Keagan
• 3^rd Age Champion – Luke

Record Breakers:

• Maddy – 14 Shotput
• Vyeisha – 14 Discus
• Shandri – 15 Discus
• Lucy – 16 Shotput
• Charlize – 16 Triple jump
• Keagan – Open Javelin
• Kylah – Open Javelin

NETBALL

This year, Genesis were fortunate enough to participate in the BOSNL season entering two Year 7 and 8 teams, an Intermediate Year 9/10 team and a Senior team.

The final placings were:

• Junior 1 team: 1^st
• Junior 2 team: 5^th
• Intermediate team: 3^rd
• Senior team: 7^th

Congratulations to the following girls who were nominated in the BOSNL All Star team. This team in formed by the top 7 girls on MVP points for the season.

• Audrey (Intermediates All Star)
• Maddy (Juniors All Star)
• Ashley (Juniors All Star)
• Riley (Juniors All Star)

A special thank you to Miss Lauren Klingberg (Netball Coordinator), Caitlin Hird, Isabella Russell, Jessica Moy and Jessica Vorster for their dedication and commitment to the students.

Congratulations to all the Netball girls for their achievements!

FUTSAL

Genesis competed in the BOSL Futsal competition in the Junior Boys, Senior Boys and Senior Girls divisions. Both our Senior Boys and Senior Girls teams made it to the final, where the Senior Girls (coached by Mr Chris Reynolds) won by a convincing 6-1 score line with Amy Vorster being selected into the All BOSL team. The Senior Boys team (coached by Mr Jayden Lee-Smith and comprising of Year 10s) came up against a strong opposition of Year 12s in the final and were runners up in the competition. Well done to all the students for a great year.

JUNIOR STATE SCHOOLS CUP VOLLEYBALL

Over the weekend of the 16-18 October, the Girls Junior Volleyball Team competed at the Gold Coast for the Volleyball Queensland Junior Schools Cup.  With 313 teams, it was a huge weekend of competition. The girls played their absolute best and were able to secure a game win and several set victories against some experienced teams while having lots of fun and exuded the Genesis Spirit. A special thank you to Tom Connolly (Volleyball Coordinator), Jade Walters and Kristy Clarkson (Team Managers) and Albert Diloi and Penny Williams (Coaches)

SPORT REPRESENTATION

Congratulations to Janelle (Year 8) for her selection into the Met North 13-15 Years Girls Cricket team.

OUTSIDE COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENTS

Netball:

• Charlize (Year 11) recently competed in the State Titles for Club Netball and was selected into the U17 Queensland squad. This is an outstanding achievement and we wish her the best of success at the Nationals.

Cross Country / Track & Field:

Harrison (Year 8) has achieved some outstanding results this year placing 6^th in the State Championships for Cross Country and 3^rd place in the 3000 metres at the State Track and Field Championships. Harrison qualified for the Qld team in both sports: however, with COVID restrictions there will be no National Championships this year. Well done to Harrison on these achievements in 2020.

Football:

• Ian (Year 8) has been selected for the Football Qld development program and represents the Brisbane region in the State league. Teams involved in this tournament include the Brisbane Roar Academy squad. This is a great achievement and we wish Ian all the best of success.
• Declan (Year 7) is part of the Brisbane Roar Development squad and his team has qualified for the Champions league. Declan has a very bright future in Football and we wish him all the best in this upcoming championship.

Basketball:

• Lucy (Year 7) recently competed in the State Championships with the Northside Wizards and her team won a Silver medal. We also wish Lucy all the best in the upcoming Basketball School State Championships.

Softball:

• Congratulations to Chris (Year 8) in representing the Redcliffe region both as a player and umpire at the recent Softball State Championships.

Karate / Taekwondo:

• James (Year 8) achieved his black belt in the Australian Goju Kai Karate and was of only three students commended for stand-out excellence on the day. Well done James.
• James (Year 8) achieved his black belt in Taekwondo at a recent grading event at the Pine Rivers Showground. He has been involved in the sport for six years and is to be commended for his hard work and perseverance.

Blessings,

Anthony Arro

Director of Sport – Secondary