ANZAC Day

On 19-20 September, our Under 15s Boys Volleyball Team competed in the Townsville Mixed Volleyball Competition – B Division. The team consisted of Harrison Law, Adam Waugh, Monty Curran, Hayden Moore, Luke Quincey, Vaughn Tully, Dylan Hill and Nicholas Gho. The boys played nine games in total, won three games and got knocked out in the semi-finals. As the boys were playing in an Open competition, they were matched up against competitors with varying ability levels and age and demonstrated outstanding determination, courage and resilience throughout the weekend. As a team, these young men were exceptional in representing the College and EREA values. The players of the competition were Hayden Moore and Nicholas Gho who consistently demonstrated leadership, motivation and a high level of skill throughout training and the competition. One of the most pleasing elements was seeing the boys work together and apply themselves to improving their skill level over the weekend. I look forward to working with these fine young men as they continue to develop throughout our block sport competition in Term 4.. A special thank you to all the parents and carers who have helped ensure the boys were well prepared and present over the two days. Lastly, I’d like to thank our sponsor Snap-On Tools who covered entry and uniform fees. Jake Jackson | Teacher

Volleyball - Year 11

This year, Ignatius Park entered a Year 11 team into the Open Volleyball Competition held at Heatley High School in Term 1 over two afternoons of competition. Initially the boys started slowly, but soon gained an understanding of the fast scoring, how to block at the net and using the dig / set / spike tactic.

The boys were very keen and competitive, winning three games, drawing one and just losing two. Their raw talents and natural abilities ensured close games and even with the limited training, the standard of play and the results were encouraging for 2021.

The lads enjoyed the competition and they certainly improved their skills over the two afternoons.

Grant Rossiter | Program Leader - Vocational Education and Training Volleyball - Year 11 FRONT ROW: Lachlan Bourke, Orlando Sartori, Brandon Pearce, Benjamin McLean SECOND ROW: Mr G. Rossiter, Sean Bourke, Luca Yates, Ardrijan Shahinper, Cathane Hill ABSENT: Marshall Wilson