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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25 Sep 2025
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary Greystanes, recently welcomed a visit from Dr Hugh McDermott, State Member for Prospect. The school was awarded a $60,000 Community Building Partnerships grant, and Dr McDermott presented the school with a ceremonial cheque. During his visit, Dr McDermott spent time with some of our students and, alongside Fr. Paul Roberts, OLQP Parish Priest, delivered an engaging talk about the three levels of government and his own personal connection to the Greystanes community. The grant will make a significant contribution toward the construction of a large shade structure over the school playground. The school looks forward to seeing the new shade structure fully installed upon returning from the October school holidays.
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary Greystanes, recently welcomed a visit from Dr Hugh McDermott, State Member for Prospect. The school was awarded a $60,000 Community Building Partnerships grant, and Dr McDermott presented the school with a ceremonial cheque. During his visit, Dr McDermott spent time with some of our students and, alongside Fr. Paul Roberts, OLQP Parish Priest, delivered an engaging talk about the three levels of government and his own personal connection to the Greystanes community. The grant will make a significant contribution toward the construction of a large shade structure over the school playground. The school looks forward to seeing the new shade structure fully installed upon returning from the October school holidays.
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πβ¨ October School Holiday Program β Sky Explorers! β¨π π Register now: https://littleinventors.com.au Join us for a full day of fun and discovery as kids explore the world of aeronautics and aerospace through hands-on STEM activities. π€οΈ Highlights include: β Building drones and airships β Designing gliders β Launching rockets (kids friendly and safe) β Learning the science of aerodynamics and how the sky helps humankind every day π OLQP Greystanes π 9 Oct β Ages 5β7 π 10 Oct β Ages 8+ π Time: 9:00 AM β 3:00 PM π Early Bird Discount β Use code FLSE for $20 off (expires 26 September) β Creative Kids Vouchers accepted π 1300 453 304
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A very big thank you to our school choir, especially our Year 2 students who sang for the first time at our Parish Mass on Sunday. You all sung so beautifully.
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π§Έπ Our Year 3 students put their writing skills to the test this week! They wrote detailed procedures to explain how to make their very own teddy cars β then brought their instructions to life by building them. πβ‘οΈπ οΈ Clear, step-by-step instructions were the key to success, and the results were wheelie impressive! πβ¨
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