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Article by Gemma Bell | Head of Netball, 2026
Term 1–2, 2026
My name is Gemma Bell, and I am thrilled to be stepping into the role of Head of Netball for 2026. It is an honour to lead such a passionate and talented group of students, and I could not be more excited for the year ahead. The netball program has already hit the ground running, and there is so much to look forward to across all year groups.
It has already been a busy year for the SICG netball program! During the school holidays, our Year 7/8 netball teams competed in a pre-season Interschool Competition held at The Geelong College. It was a wonderful day and a fantastic opportunity for our younger players to get some competitive court time before the season officially began. The girls represented the school with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship- a brilliant sign of things to come.
Our Year 11/12 teams took to the court for their GISSA competition earlier this term, and the results were outstanding. A special mention must go to our Division B side, who were crowned GISSA champions. Meanwhile, our Division A side played with tremendous heart and skill, going undefeated all day, and only narrowly missing out on the grand final win to Iona College.
We are currently in the process of trialling our Year 9/10 girls team. This group will be coached externally by Paige McGrath, a Drysdale A Grade player and SICG alumna, who brings fantastic experience and knowledge to the program. She will be joined by Ms Molly Bourke. The girls are working hard during trials, and we look forward to their first carnival next term.
Our boys teams are also currently trialling, with our Year 11/12 boys side set to have their squad finalised by the end of this week, and the 7/8 and 9/10 trials to commence later this term. It is great to see so many students putting their hands up to represent the school, and the energy around the program has been electric.
It is shaping up to be a wonderful year for netball at SICG. I look forward to sharing more updates as the season progresses.
Gemma Bell
Head of Netball, 2026
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Our News // 22 June 2026
Article by Gemma Bell | Head of Netball, 2026
Term 1–2, 2026
My name is Gemma Bell, and I am thrilled to be stepping into the role of Head of Netball for 2026. It is an honour to lead such a passionate and talented group of students, and I could not be more excited for the year ahead. The netball program has already hit the ground running, and there is so much to look forward to across all year groups.
It has already been a busy year for the SICG netball program! During the school holidays, our Year 7/8 netball teams competed in a pre-season Interschool Competition held at The Geelong College. It was a wonderful day and a fantastic opportunity for our younger players to get some competitive court time before the season officially began. The girls represented the school with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship- a brilliant sign of things to come.
Our Year 11/12 teams took to the court for their GISSA competition earlier this term, and the results were outstanding. A special mention must go to our Division B side, who were crowned GISSA champions. Meanwhile, our Division A side played with tremendous heart and skill, going undefeated all day, and only narrowly missing out on the grand final win to Iona College.
We are currently in the process of trialling our Year 9/10 girls team. This group will be coached externally by Paige McGrath, a Drysdale A Grade player and SICG alumna, who brings fantastic experience and knowledge to the program. She will be joined by Ms Molly Bourke. The girls are working hard during trials, and we look forward to their first carnival next term.
Our boys teams are also currently trialling, with our Year 11/12 boys side set to have their squad finalised by the end of this week, and the 7/8 and 9/10 trials to commence later this term. It is great to see so many students putting their hands up to represent the school, and the energy around the program has been electric.
It is shaping up to be a wonderful year for netball at SICG. I look forward to sharing more updates as the season progresses.
Gemma Bell
Head of Netball, 2026
