NEAS Summer Competition

This year an opportunity has arisen for the College to participate in an inter-school competition Northern Eastern Associated Schools (NEAS) against a number of Associated & Catholic Colleges of WA (ACC) schools in the North Eastern area.

This term four different teams have competed in basketball. The competition is run predominantly on Wednesday for Year 8/9s and Thursday for Year 7s, each having a boys and girls  team. Holy Cross College competed against a number of competitive schools within this Association – La Salle College, Ellenbrook Christian College, Swan Christian College, Helena College and Swan Valley Anglican Community School.

Two teams progressed to the grand finals. The Year 8/9 boys team finished second and played Swan Christian College at Swan Christian. The boys played a very competitive game but unfortunately lost 38-31.  The Year 7 boys finished on top of the ladder, which meant we hosted the grand final against Swan Christian College. It was very close and went into over-time. With 10 minutes to go Holy Cross were leading by 8 points, but unfortunately Swan Christian ran over the top of us, winning 38-34. It was a great performances from both of these teams to reach the grand final in our first year of NEAS competition.

We acknowledge Hayden Baguley and Ben Chapman for their assistance with umpiring over the season. The boys have put in a number of hours officiating over the two days each week and are well on their way to completing their Christian Service time.

Thank you must also go to the coaches, Mrs Fiona de Courcier, Mr Brendan Buckley, Mr Gareth Elliott and Mr Liam Benton, who prepared their teams through training and on game days. I know the students have developed their skills over the season and have achieved some great results.

Term 2, Autumn, NEAS sports are netball for the girls and soccer for the boys. Trials have started for netball and continue next week. Soccer trials will start next week. Students will need to check notices on LifeSupport to find out the days and times of these trials.

Mrs Christina Davini

Frayne House Coordinator

Health & Physical Education Teachers