We have basketball, handball, volleyball, football and netball, but have you ever heard of goalball?
Our Lady Queen of Peace (OLQP) Greystanes has! Two squads from OLQP recently competed against schools from across NSW, proving themselves opponents to be reckoned with.
OLQP Principal Michael Hopley explained that goalball was invented to provide a sport for people who are vision impaired and is now a Paralympic sport.
“The teams are a mix of children who are vision impaired and others who are not. All competitors wear goggles so they can not see. A ball which has a bell inside is used and the game is played on a volleyball court-sized arena. The aim of the game is to throw the ball and get it across the line while the opposing team tries to block it," Mr Hopley said.
OLQP’s goalball team coordinator Catherine Fenech said the school started with one team last year and the NSW Goalball for Schools Knockout Competition at Sydney Olympic Park.
“It was a sport the students wanted to continue playing, so this year we entered two teams into the same competition - a Year 4 OLQP Lightning team and a Year 5 OLQP Lightning team. Mr Hopley has been awesome with his support, allowing us to design our own goalball jerseys," Mrs Fenech said.
The Year 4 team gained a silver medal in the knockout competition. Then on November 29, at the NSW Goalball for Schools State Championships, they played right into the quarterfinals.
“Our Year 4 students, Daniel, Aidan, Carmichael, John, Kirsty and Mitchellinc, were incredible to watch and were supported by their families, Mr Hopley, Assistant Principal Natalie Mifsud and teachers," Mrs Fenech said.
“We are immensely proud of their achievement and encourage others to take part in this inclusive and fun sport!”
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World Teachers' Day celebrations today at Our Lady Queen of Peace! π«ππβοΈβοΈππ A busy and fulfilling day for all as we enjoyed: - a morning gathering for staff - small gifts for each staff member - morning tea organised by the P&F - afternoon assembly and prayer led by Kindy. Perhaps the most surprising and entertaining part of the day though, included staff participation in the 'Have you got an apple?' game. We are sure the children can update you on the game rules as they watched their teachers play. Some tactical, creative and fierce competition was on show to secure the winning prizes! Congratulations to the following staff members who won the game (with or without bribery!) π Miss Stevens π Miss Cleur π Miss Raffoul π Mr Aboufarah π Mrs Elias π Mrs Buhagiar π Miss Chahin π Mr McElhone (unable to claim his prize so this was handed over to the most enthusiastic participant of the day, Mr Vicic). Thank you again to our P&F for generously organising the morning tea for staff and acknowledging the great work our staff do each day. It is a privilege to work in partnership with you, guiding, leading and teaching the children of OLQP. And to our teachers- Keep shining bright βοΈ β¨οΈ π
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π₯ Look who came to visit Kindergarten! π₯ Our classrooms have been filled with extra chirps and lots of excitement as our students observed the life cycle of animals up close with these sweet little baby chicks! π
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World Teachers' Day celebrations today at Our Lady Queen of Peace! π«ππβοΈβοΈππ A busy and fulfilling day for all as we enjoyed: - a morning gathering for staff - small gifts for each staff member - morning tea organised by the P&F - afternoon assembly and prayer led by Kindy. Perhaps the most surprising and entertaining part of the day though, included staff participation in the 'Have you got an apple?' game. We are sure the children can update you on the game rules as they watched their teachers play. Some tactical, creative and fierce competition was on show to secure the winning prizes! Congratulations to the following staff members who won the game (with or without bribery!) π Miss Stevens π Miss Cleur π Miss Raffoul π Mr Aboufarah π Mrs Elias π Mrs Buhagiar π Miss Chahin π Mr McElhone (unable to claim his prize so this was handed over to the most enthusiastic participant of the day, Mr Vicic). Thank you again to our P&F for generously organising the morning tea for staff and acknowledging the great work our staff do each day. It is a privilege to work in partnership with you, guiding, leading and teaching the children of OLQP. And to our teachers- Keep shining bright βοΈ β¨οΈ π
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