Director of Sport | Mr Damian Wright

Round 5

Last Saturday, Terrace competed against their nearest neighbours, Brisbane Grammar School in the Round 5 fixture of Term 2 activities. Of recent times the round against BGS has taken on the mantle of “King of the Hill “– bragging rights of sporting or cultural activity supremacy for the two boys' schools in Spring Hill.

All fixtures were played in great spirit and rivalry, as boys from both schools tried hard to gain ascendency in their game. The BGS Tennis program is the yard stick in the GPS program and we must congratulate them for the exceptionally high standard of Tennis they displayed across the year levels and divisions. Whilst the program from BGS was superior on the day, the 1st IV fixture was a very closely contested event, with BGS eventually coming out on top 5-3 over Terrace. This loss for the Terrace 1st IV team is the first of the season, and whilst still sitting in first position on the ladder, the boys need to secure every round over the next few weeks to secure a tied premiership. Here is hoping they can maintain their focus and drive.

The Football program showed great encouragement in comparison to recent years against BGS. In previous seasons, the win-loss ratio was highly in favour of BGS, with Terrace win ratios generally not making it into double figures in comparison to their opposition. However, times are changing and it was almost an even split of wins and losses on the day with BGS winning 20 games, Terrace winning 17 games and four draws. An exceptional improvement across the board. Congratulations to all the boys.

The 1st XI had a game to remember with a 6-1 victory over their opponents. That is the highest goal scoring feat by a Terrace team in recent years and was again highlighted by a hat trick to Byron McLeod - his second hat trick in two weeks. It was a great team effort with everyone doing their part and be fully committed from the start of the game. Certainly, it was the highlight fixture of the round.

This Saturday 26 May is the home round against The Southport School. Whilst it is nice to return home after two weeks on the road, there is no room for complacency with the boys needing to be focused on their opponents who have recorded some great results themselves in both activities.

The 1st IV from TSS are in contention for the premiership, just like our boys and the 1st XI from TSS have shown some good improvement over recent weeks.

The 1st IV Tennis will be at Victoria Park from 8am and the 1st XI Football fixture will kick off at an earlier time of midday. Boys are encouraged to attend both events. With the earlier start at Tennyson, if you have played earlier in the day – stick around. If you are playing at a later time, come earlier to watch and support.

The final Cross Country lead up meet for the year happened last Friday at Limestone Park, Ipswich with a large number of boys running over the GPS championship course –  for the first time in these lead up meets for the season.  The course is very challenging and truly tests the boys' endurance and speed. Keep up the good work – the Championships will be held on Wednesday 30 May during the day with all Year 9 boys in attendance as supporters.