College Captains Report from Angus and Jordan

Fight MND Beanies
The Big Freeze beanies are such an important part of the FightMND story. This year the Fight MND Beanies have been sold across both Campuses to Students and Staff during Weeks 5 and 6 (Monday 23 May to Friday 3 June). The beanies were permitted to be worn by students on the school campus, aside from in class time. This fundraising opportunity has allowed the school to raise $3,750 going towards Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Research. We would like to give a huge thank you to the Penola Catholic College Student Leadership Team for volunteering their time to help sell the beanies, and to all those who gave to the cause.

Casual Clothes Day Term 2
On Tuesday 14 June, Penola held it’s Casual Clothes Day for Term 2 across both Campuses. The event was held, along with the launch of House Appreciation Week 2022, and as so, all students were encouraged to wear their House Colours with pride and represent their Houses. All students brought in a Gold Coin Donation, raising money towards their Year Level Charities. The Year Level Charities are:

• Year 7’s: Mackillop (Peru)
• Year 8’s: KADASIG Aid and Development
• Year 9’s: Vinnies
• Year 10’s: Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
• Year 11’s: Christmas on the Streets (C.O.T.S.)
• Year 12’s: Hope Centre (Glenroy)

Class Captains and Vice Captains
Class Captains and Vice-Captains can be an essential way for Student Leaders to be immersed through the College, as well as provide a great many Students with the opportunity to step into our Leadership Program here at Penola, where they can gain insight into skills that can hopefully serve them for many years to come. The Year 7s and Year 8’s have been given their Class Captain and Vice-Captain Badges. In terms of the Broadmeadows Campus, the Year 12s have also received their respective Badges, we aim to have each year level’s Class and Vice Captains acknowledged and presented with their Badges by the end of Term 2.

Captains of Sport Report from Joulia and Tara

SACCSS Junior Girls AFL
On Tuesday 31 May, the SACCSS Junior Girls AFL team, coached by Mr. Dean Bird, Mr. Dyson Bell-Warren and Ms. Isabelle Carlon, travelled to Royal Park, Parkville to compete in the SACCSS One Day Tournament. In game 1 of the day, the Girls came up against a very strong Salesian outfit, going down by 31 points, 5.1.31 to 0. Game 2 of the day, the Girls bounced back quickly and were able to overcome the CRC North Keilor Side by 12 points, 3.2.20 to 1.2.8. In game 3, the Girls took on a skilful St Monica’s outfit, the game of the day thus far with the Girls being able to hold on, coming away as 1-point victors, 0.2.2 to 0.1.1. The Girls took on Thomas Carr in their next match and breezed past them with Penola coming away by 29 points, 4.6.30 to 0.1.1. In game 5, their final game of the Round Robin matches, the girls took on Mackillop in a hotly contested and highly skilful match. Penola made it through and came out on top, coming away 10-point winners, 3.2.20 to 1.4.10. With 4 wins out of their 5 Round Robin matches, the girls had advanced and took on Salesian in the Grand Final. In a highly competitive Grand Final, the Girls tried their very best from start to finish, however, they were no match for the classy Salesian outfit, going down by 27 points, 4.3.27 to 0. Commiserations to the Girls, who represented Penola with pride throughout the entire day, with their skills and teamwork enhancing with every match they played! A huge thank you to all the Coaches for their work and assistance in developing and enhancing the Girls’ skills throughout the event!

Year 7 Premier League
Round 5 of the Year 7 Premier League Season took place on Wednesday 25 May, with the Boys AFL and Girls Netball Teams making the trip to Sunbury to take on Salesian, Boys and Girls Soccer Teams travelling to South Morang to take on Marymede and the Boys and Girls Basketball and Volleyball teams making the quick trip to Craigieburn to take on Kolbe. Commiserations to all the Teams who were no match for the very strong and highly skilful Salesian, Marymede and Kolbe Teams respectively.

Round 6 of the Year 7 Premier League Season took place on Wednesday 1 June, with the Boys AFL and Soccer Teams as well as the Girls Netball and Soccer Teams hosting CRC Melton, the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams hosting Caroline Chisholm and the Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams hosting Thomas Carr. Congratulations to the Boys AFL, Basketball and Volleyball and Girls Basketball Teams on their respective Round 6 Victories. Well done to the Boys and Girls Soccer Teams on their hard-fought draws against CRC Melton. Commiserations to the Girls Netball and Volleyball teams who were no match against CRC Melton and Thomas Carr Teams respectively.

Round 7, the final round of the Year 7 Premier Season, took place last Wednesday the 8th of June, with the Boys AFL and Soccer Teams as well as the Girls Netball and Soccer Teams hosting St Monica’s, and the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams as well as the Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams hosting CRC St Albans. Congratulations to the Boys Basketball and Volleyball teams, as well as the Girls Basketball Teams on their respective Round 7 and final round Victories, Commiserations to the Boys AFL and Soccer as well as Girls Netball, Soccer and Volleyball Teams who were bested by the St Monica’s and CRC St Albans Teams respectively.

A huge Congratulations and Best of Luck to the following Teams who have advanced to the Semi Finals:

• the Girls Basketball Team coached by Mr. Tim Ganderton taking on CRC North Keilor
• the Boys Basketball Team coached by Mr. Stuart Harrison
• the Girls Volleyball Team coached by Mr. Peter Phan
• the Boys Volleyball Team coached by Mr. Brendan Smith

All of whom will be taking on CRC St Albans.

SACCSS Senior Boys AFL Match Reports from Mr. Griffin
Penola hosted Kolbe Catholic College in beautiful sunshine for their Round 4 clash. PCC got off to a fast start thanks to some wonderful ruck work from Anthony M giving our midfielders first use of the footy out of the centre. The on-ball brigade dominated with quick forward 50 entries allowing Marcus R and Alex S to compete one-on-one and mark the ball most of the time. The forwards had their kicking boots on and kicked straight to open up a handy six goal lead at quarter time. The goals kept on flowing in the second and third quarters with Anthony M and Samuel C constantly getting the ball out of the centre. By three quarter time, the game had won beyond doubt and PCC were able to rest a number of players for their next game which was only three days after the match against Kolbe. Penola won by 27 goals.

Penola travelled to Pascoe Vale South to play Antonine for their rescheduled Round 2 clash, and right from the outset we knew we were in for a challenge. Antonine came out strong but once again, our midfielders were able to get on top and win the arm wrestle providing our forwards with some good entries into the forward 50. Penola missed a few opportunities but still led at quarter time. Marcus R and Alex S once again proved to be dangerous up forward and Ryan B presented strongly and made a contest. Penola extended their lead at halftime but would be in for an almighty scare as Antonine kicked a few goals in a row. The backline was under immense pressure but stood up extremely well. With a place in the grand final on the line, Penola was able to repel Antonine and kick away in the last quarter to record a handsome victory. Penola eventually won by twelve goals.

Penola will now play Marymede in the grand final on Tuesday 21 June at Highgate Reserve. Good luck to all players and to the Coaches, Mr. Reynolds, and Mr. Vraca.

SACCSS Senior Boys and Girls Soccer
The Season for the SACCSS Senior Boys Soccer team is commencing on Thursday 23 June, they will be travelling to South Morang to take on Marymede in their Round 1 Fixture. The SACCSS Senior Girls Soccer team will have their first match of their Season with their Round 1 fixture on Tuesday 12 July, taking on Thomas Carr in Truganina. We wish both Teams the best of luck with their opening Round 1 matches.

Year 9 Premier League
The Season begins on Wednesday 13 July for all Year 9 Premier League Teams with Boys AFL and Soccer, as well as Girls Netball and Soccer teams travelling to Melton to take on CRC Melton for their Round 1 Fixtures. Boys and Girls Basketball teams will be travelling to Braybrook to take on Caroline Chisholm and Boys and Girls Volleyball teams making the trip to Truganina to take on Thomas Carr for their Round 1 Fixtures.