IT’LL BE TOUCH AND GO ... ONE WILL WIN BY A WHISKER
A CLASH of epic proportions will ignite the northern Gold Coast on Friday when Pimpama hosts the inaugural School of Origin touch football challenge.
Teachers and staff from Gainsborough State School and Pimpama State Primary College will go head-to-head in a bid to gain bragging rights in front of their respective school communities.
But it’s not just about winning, with Gainsborough principal Clayton McCann and Pimpama’s head David Hartley determined to unite the community.
“Pimpama is the fastest-growing suburb in Queensland, if not Australia, so keeping our community connected is important to Dave and I,” Mr McCann said. “We’ve known each other for years and, as we’re both new principals to our respective schools, we’re keen to let our parents know we’re working together, not competing against each other.”
Mr Hartley said the schools were like mullets, “business in the front, party in the back”.
“And I’m sure the kids will also be surprised to see their principal has got legs.”
As for who will come up trumps, Pimpama has a teacher aide who plays touch at rep level, and he just happens to be the son of Gainsborough’s principal.
“I may need to resort to dirty tactics,” said Mr McCann, referring to his son’s abilities.
Mr Hartley reckons “we’re the better-looking staff and we also know how to hold a footy”.
“But then again, Clay’s leg and arm hairs are a force to be reckoned with and there may be some WorkCover claims on account of his unruly hair.”
All are welcome to the 3.30pm matches at Gainsborough on June 11 and Pimpama on June 18.