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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OLQP Parish Carols 2025 Please join us for a joyful occasion of carol singing led by our parish choir, parish musicians and our primary schools. Where: In the Church When: Saturday 6th December from 6:30 to 8:00pm Including: BBQ from 5:45pm in the hospitality area (adjacent to the church), a live Nativity, glowsticks and Santa. Young children may dress as angels or shepherds. All are welcome. Bring a friend of any faith or background. OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH 198 Old Prospect Road, Greystanes PO Box 5035, Greystanes NSW Australia 2145 T +61 2 9631 8135 E parishoffice@olqp.org.au W www.olqp.org.au F www.facebook.com/OLQPGreystanes
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OLQP Parish Carols 2025 Please join us for a joyful occasion of carol singing led by our parish choir, parish musicians and our primary schools. Where: In the Church When: Saturday 6th December from 6:30 to 8:00pm Including: BBQ from 5:45pm in the hospitality area (adjacent to the church), a live Nativity, glowsticks and Santa. Young children may dress as angels or shepherds. All are welcome. Bring a friend of any faith or background. OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH 198 Old Prospect Road, Greystanes PO Box 5035, Greystanes NSW Australia 2145 T +61 2 9631 8135 E parishoffice@olqp.org.au W www.olqp.org.au F www.facebook.com/OLQPGreystanes
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