Pink Diamond Group Shines
Newcastle Herald
Tuesday August 5, 2008
MEREWETHER Public School Pink Diamonds aerobics team won the state championship at the University of Technology and Science in Sydney on June 22.
They trained three days a week for two terms to compete against private and public schools.Teacher Mrs Kathryn Nagle has coached the teams for the past four years."We've always placed very well but winning first in the state has been a huge confidence boost for the team, who will now compete in the national titles in Melbourne this month," Mrs Nagle said.She believes intense training and attention to detail is what made the Pink Diamonds so good. "We have a great support team of parents who do hair and costumes and the girls really nail their steps time after time."The team is Josie Gardiner, Skye Richardson, Alli Whalley, Rebekka Forster, Ayla Kaan, Victoria Stafford, Ashleigh Prince and Gabbie Loades.Principal Mr Richard Hartley said a large group of supporters would attend the national finals. He is encouraging local businesses to support the team and said some had already given financial donations. "If there are any associations who wish to support healthy, active children fulfil their dream, this is a great opportunity to do so."
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