Kristy Genc – Head of Sport, PDHPE Teacher & Year 12 Tutor

Years K – 12 sport 

We are looking forward to a great year of sport in 2021 with the introduction of new competitions and opportunities in Primary School and compulsory sport for Year 7. The Term 1 representative sport calendar commenced today and the weekly sport program commences on Monday 1 February 2021. 

Registrations for all weekly sport options close today. It is important that registrations have been completed so that teams and coaching staff can be allocated. If your child has not yet been registered for their weekly sport, registrations can still be made today. Further information, including registration links, is available on the Parent Portal in the extra-curricular section.

Student achievements

Congratulations to Julian Baruch, Aaron Khedoori, Coby New and Jamie Schneider who recently won the 15 years All Sorts Futsal Competition. The boys had success in the semi-final against Waverley and then went on to beat Moriah in a thrilling penalty shoot out in the grand final. Well done!

Staff news

Will McFee – Head of Basketball

As part of the Illawarra Hawks coaching staff, Emanuel Head of Basketball, Indiana Faithfull,  has entered a COVID-19 bubble with the NBL. Until his return at the end of term, I am pleased to welcome Will McFee to lead the Emanuel Basketball Program. Will comes with a great amount of playing and coaching experience within the independent school sector and club representative programs. Will currently coaches the u16s NSW team, and I am sure that he will bring a wealth of experience to the Sport Department. 

On Friday 22 January 2021, the K-12 Sport Coaches Induction and Professional Development Day was held at Emanuel. The day included a workshop from Sport Psychologist, Hamish McMaster from ‘Head in the Game’ and completion of the Provide CPR course. The day also provided an opportunity for coaches across all sports to network and prepare for the busy year ahead. 

Primary Thursday inter-school sport

In Term 1, Years 5 and 6 students will compete in AFL (boys) and touch football (girls). Each term, the sports competed in will change and include other sports such as soccer, netball, t-ball and cricket. If your child feels that they may need to improve their skills or fitness for these sports in preparation for the terms ahead, please feel free to contact me as the school aims to provide supportive programs to assist student skill development and confidence in sport. 

High School representative sport expressions of interest

Over the coming weeks there are various opportunities for students to trial for Emanuel teams to play in competitions in the representative sport program. If your child would like to trial for the following teams/sports, please have them email me at kgenc@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au:

• Opens AICES Tennis 
• Years 7 – 12 Emanuel Girls Firsts Football Team (to play in the CIS Football Cup and CDSSA Gala Day)
• Years 8 – 12 Emanuel Boys First Football Team (to play in the CIS Football Cup and CDSSA Gala Day)
• Years 7 – 12 Emanuel Girls Firsts Basketball Team (to play at CDSSA Gala Day)

Upcoming events

Monday 1 February 2021

• Primary and High School Term 1 weekly sport options commence
• Years 5 and 6 Emanuel tennis trial for ASISSA tennis trials (trial 2)

Tuesday 2 February 2021 

• Year 5 and 6 Emanuel basketball trials for ASISSA basketball trials (trial 1)

Wednesday 3 February 2021

• High School AICES Opens Girls Tennis 

Thursday 4 February 2021

• Year 5 and 6 Emanuel basketball trials for ASISSA basketball trials (trial 2)
• Year 3 Term 1 swimming lessons commence
• Year 4 Term 1 cricket program commences

Friday 5 February 2021

• High School Swimming Carnival
• High School AICES Opens Boys Tennis 
• Primary ASISSA Tennis Trials