Director of Sport | Mr Damian Wright

We are three weeks into the Rugby and Basketball season and I hope all boys are enjoying themselves. A third of each season has passed by and now is a great time to refocus and reset yourselves for maintaining and improving your personal and team performances.

The next three-week block will witness Terrace playing Churchie, Brisbane Grammar and The Southport School. These three schools will provide some depth to our programs and good opposition for the boys. Two home fixtures followed by an away fixture, a timely reminder that travelling to TSS is an expectation of your commitment, as is playing away to TGS in the last round. Start to plan and factor in that we will travel that final round, Round 9 to Toowoomba.

I have been pleased with the appearance of the boys and their commitment to the correct uniform in game situations on a Saturday. You should wear your uniform with pride. This transfers over to the great support for the 1st V and the 1st XV respectively, wearing correct uniform – a sea of red and black.

This week I spoke to an age level regarding the need to maintain a level of sportsmanship in the face of adversity. Dr Carroll started the term stating that he expected firm but fair play, always representing the College with the best of sportsmanship on show. It has been a good year so far in that regard. Boys need to maintain these standards and ensure that they perform and display the best of sportsmanship. In talking to the boys, I referred to two Rugby League players; one a good sportsman that they should consider role modelling themselves upon, Johnathon Thurston a great Queenslander, and another from a Sydney club who constantly belittles his opposition and argues with the referee, I won’t mention his name except to say that he plays for the Sharks. Safe to say the boys knew what I was talking about and got the message:  Be remembered, not by the score line but by the sportsmanship that you display.

It would be great if all Basketballers stayed behind on Saturday and supported the 1st V Basketball team in a very important game at Spring Hill. This team is a very good team that needs your support.

At Tennyson the Terrace 1st XV will look to make it two on the trot in defeating their across town East Brisbane rivals.  

Terrow Rowing Support Group Meeting

All parents and caregivers are invited to attend the next Terrow Support Group meeting on Tuesday 21 August, 5.30pm Callan Centre staff room at Terrace.  If you are interested in being involved in the upcoming Rowing season, please attend this meeting if possible.  

REMINDER 

Round 5 v BGS - Pride of the Program Round - On this day:  You play, You stay, You support.