Congratulations to Jay Clarke in Year 8 on his recent athletics achievements. In December Jay represented Gosford Little Athletics at the Central Coast zone athletic carnival and won five Under 13 events including 100 m, 200 m, shot putt, discuss, and javelin. He placed 2nd in 400 m. At the Regional Carnival, Jay won the 400 m, placed second in the 100 m and 200 m, and 3rd in discuss. At the Mingara All Comers Athletics meet, Jay set a National Qualifier 200 m time and he will now represent NSW at the Athletics Nationals in March. He also won six events at the Under 13 Wyong All Comers Multi Combined event they were 100 m, shot putt, discuss, hurdles, 800 m and long jump. An outstanding effort Jay, we wish you well in all upcoming events.  

An outstanding community contribution by Jarrah Wells in Year 10.  Jarrah, a Terrigal Surf Club Member, rescued a young girl from a rip at North Avoca Beach while off duty during the holidays. Jarrah was commended by both his club and the parents of the young girl.  Well done Jarrah.  

Congratulations to Daniel McLoughlin in Year 10 who recently competed at the NSW Senior State Age Swimming Championships at SOPAC in a number of events. His highlights were 5 personal bests and winning gold medals in 100 m and 200 m Butterfly.  A great achievement Daniel.  

Congratulations to Kale Puata in Year 8 who was recently named the 2020 Newcastle Permanent SLSCC Male Junior Lifesaver of the Year. The award recognises achievements in Surf Life Saving and within the community. Kale represented North Avoca SLSC and competed against 14 other clubs from Central Coast branch. Nominees undertake a written theory paper, CPR assessment, signal paper and scenario, as well as a face to face interview with three panelists. The scores of all disciplines are then combined to deliver an overall score. Kale will now represent the Central Coast branch at NSW State Championships. An outstanding achievement Kale, we wish you well at the upcoming State Championships.

Congratulations to Jye LeBrocq in Year 7 who recently competed in the Australian Martial Arts Championship National Titles in Port Macquarie after qualifying at the State Titles in September.  Jye achieved 1st place in Sumo Competition, 4th place in Points Sparing and 5th place in Freestyle Sparing.  Jye was also commended by his Sensei for his care and concern for a fellow competitor who required support.  Well done Jye on this outstanding achievement.

Congratulations to Ronan Grattan in Year 9 who was recently awarded the Central Coast Academy of Sport's Chairman's Award. Central Coast Academy of Sport Comment Ronan encompasses what the Central Coast Academy of Sport is all about. In his chosen discipline of Basketball, Ronan has made an exceptional contribution to the good name and position of the Central Coast Academy of Sport. His determination, grit and expectation that he puts on himself and his teammates' performances is second to none. Ronan always looks out for his teammates not only on the court but also the wellbeing of others off the court. Ronan led the boys squad to an outstanding result at the 2019 ClubsNSW Academy Games, his maturity and leadership to the squad was simply outstanding, he is a true credit to our region and an extremely worthy winner of the Chairman’s award.

Congratulations to Oscar Noone in Year 7 who was selected to play in the Ice Hockey International Peewee Tournament in Melbourne recently.  Oscar's team won the Gold Medal at the tournament. A great effort Oscar.

Congratulations to Jayden Redfern in Year 8 who has progressed to the NSW Semi-Final of the 2019 Voice Competition (public speaking). The competition has two parts, the first is a prepared speech outlining a solution of a world problem and the second is Question Time where impromptu questions are posed by the Judging Panel regarding the participant's speech.  We wish Jayden well in the upcoming competition.

We have a new World Champion at the College! Congratulations to James Norman in Year 11 who returned from the recent World Weightlifting Championships as World Champion for his weight division in squat, deadlift and bench press.  An outstanding achievement James.

Congratulations to Owen Flaherty in Year 10 and Sandon Smith in Year 11 who have both been selected in Australian Touch Football Teams.  Owen was selected in the Under 18 boys team and Sandon was selected in the Under 18 mixed team.  They will both play in the Youth Trans-Tasman Series in Newcastle in January 2020.  We wish them both luck in the upcoming series.