2010 is now well underway with Girri Girri Sports Academy busy planning for a jam packed year of adventure and achievement. Of particular interest is the upcoming trip to Narrabeen Sport and Recreation Centre in Sydney which will see students from all campuses obtain credentials in coaching. Whilst new skills will be big on the camp agenda, I’m sure all Academy members will find time to catch up with friends and welcome new faces.

With the school year now well underway Girri Girri Sports Academy would like to take this opportunity to bring everyone up to date on some of the big news to hit the Academy.

Doreen Conroy, Executive Officer of Girri Girri Sports Academy, has recently added a new challenge to her repertoire. Whilst she’ll still be one the Academies driving forces, she’s taken on the new role of Whole School Development Officer at Portland Central School. Congratulations Doreen! Portland Central is lucky to have you on their team!

We'd also like to bid the following staff members a fond farewell and acknowledge their fantastic contribution to the Academy.

On Wednesday 26th May, Condobolin Primary School along with other primary schools from the Western NSW Region attended the SRA grounds at Condobolin for this annual football event.

This year Girri Girri students attended to help out the junior players and the coaches. This is part of a “Coaching Principles Course” these students have been doing online. A number of students had attended the primary school to assist in training beforehand.
Students that attended the day include Keanu Wighton, Chris Richards, Troy Powell, Aubry Milson (Year 9), Brandan Singh, Ricky Dargin, Treigh Powell, Kwa Parker (Year 8).

On Wednesday 27th May, 48 students from Condobolin High travelled to Coonamble for the annual Vibe Alive Festival.

The group met at 5.30am, on the way to VIBE we were all very excited. Our first stop was Dubbo, Maccas for breakfast and some of the students had Subway, we had to be back on the bus by 9am.

It was very loud on the bus, but everyone was having fun by 11am we had arrived, we went to Coonamble High School and we unpacked and went straight to the showground.

When we got to VIBE, we did activities like heath and career workshops, or “My culture” where the boys could play the ‘dig’ or the girls could make jewellery.

On Tuesday 5th May, students from Orange HS and Canobolas Technology HS participated in the 'Kids to Kangaroos Coaching Clinic'.

The Girri Girri students proudly represented the Sports Academy by assisting the NRL City and Country players with skills and drills in rugby league and ran hydration station.

After the clinic, students were able to chat and gather autographs from the players.

Thanks to Nathan Rollinson for organising this event.Kids to Kangaroos
Kids to Kangaroos