Sports Update
ACS Cross Country - Barraba
Wednesday 9th April, 32 of our St Joseph’s students competed in the Armidale Catholic Schools Cross Country event in Barraba. Our students demonstrated some excellent running and determination in their races.
Many of our students finished in the top 20 including; Cotton Gray (3rd), Lucy Newberry (15th), Clayton Cooper (5th), Theodore Clifton (12th), Strauss Dodds (13th), Matilda Schalk (9th), Ivy Watson (8th), Alec Newberry (9th), Harry Smith (13th), Lara Newberry (15th), Sophie Pietsch (19th), Charlotte Neville (1st and 11 Yrs Girls Champion), Charlie Schalk(12th) and Jimmy Chard (14th).
We have 4 students who are advancing to the NSW CPS Carnival on the 11th June in Sydney. Congratulations to Cotton Gray, Clayton Cooper, Charlotte Neville and Sophia Nugent. We wish them all the best.
Thank you to Sue-Ellen Cooper, Sarah Smith and Narelle Pietsch who assisted on the day by being on a checkpoint. Your generosity of time is greatly appreciated. Also, thank you to all the parents who transported your children to this event. Even if they don’t say it, I am sure your children are extremely grateful for all that you do for them.
Well done to our runners who competed on the day; Charlotte Wehr, Roy Watson, Ayla Watson, Ivy Watson, Teal Taylor, Sam Stephens, Harry Smith, Charlie Schalk, Matilda Schalk, Eva Poschelk, Matthew Pietsch, Joshua Pietsch, Sophie Pietsch, Sophia Nugent, Alec Newberry, Lucy Newberry, Lara Newberry, Charlotte Neville, Kash McPhillips, Sophia McLeod, Lewis Masterson, Caitlin Kneipp, Karter Jones, Emily Halloran, Cotton Gray, Chase Gelhaar, Strauss Dodds, Clayton Cooper, Theodore Clifton, Jimmy Chard, Isobel Brummell, Milani Betts and Sam Barratt. All of us in the St Joseph’s community are very proud of your efforts.
ACS Winter Trials
Friday 2nd May, Jimmy Chard and Sam Barratt travelled to Bathurst to compete at the Polding Trials for Rugby League. The Armidale Diocese team played extremely well together both in attack and defence and held their own either drawing or winning their games. Jimmy had a challenging day having to play a variety of positions due to injury and he definitely rose to the occasion. He even scored a couple of tries for the team as a flying winger. Sam motored all day in second row with determined attack and defence. Despite not advancing to Possibles and Probables, these boys played some excellent football and should be proud of their efforts. We had 4 boys from the Diocese picked in the Possibles and Probables, with one boy, Hugo Sisson from Guyra being selected in the Polding team for the second year in a row. What an achievement!
Special mention to our Katie McMeniman who was the Armidale Diocese 12 Years Boys Team Manager and Coach. For years, Katie has undertaken this role and her experience and commitment to school sport is to be admired and congratulated. Thank you Katie for all you do for our school and the Diocese.
St Joseph’s Cross Country Carnival
Monday 12th May (this coming Monday) we will be holding our Cross Country Carnival After 2 failed attempts, we are looking forward to giving our students the opportunity to run in this event. All the details are the same as the previous planned dates.
Venue: Glen Innes Golf Course
Date: Monday 12th May
Time: Students depart school by bus at 9.30. They will then walk the course and running will start at approximately 10.15am. A schedule is in the Compass resources section.
Food: Pack enough food for the day. Lions Van will be selling drinks, hot chips and sausage sandwiches. Little Sunshine Coffee Van will be selling coffee.
Clothing: School sports uniform and/or school house shirt. Ensure your child has their hat and enough warm clothing packed for the day.
Parent helpers. Thank you to those who have indicated they can help - a note has been sent home with your child with the details.
Armidale Catholic Schools Touch Football Trials
Next Friday the 16th May, 12 of our Stage 3 students will attend the ACS Touch Football Trials here in Glen Innes at Wilson Park. This is the first time trials have been hosted in our town and we are very excited to welcome students from all the other schools in the Diocese to this event.
A big shout out to our P&F Committee who are running a canteen on the day. If you have some spare time, I am sure they would love your assistance for an hour or so. Contact Jennie Dodds if you are interested and available.
Good luck to: Claire Bailey, Sam Barratt, Jimmy Chard, Maggie Doust, Angus Falconer, Brooke Graham, Emily Halloran, Peyton McBain, Kash McPhillips, Matt Pietsch, Josh Pietsch and Rosemary Wright.
Working With Children Check
The success of our school sporting events is made possible by the incredible support of our parent and grandparent volunteers. We are deeply grateful for your assistance! To help us maintain smooth operations, please check the expiry date of your Working With Children Check and update it if needed. If you're interested in volunteering and don't have a check, you can apply for one for free using the link below. As a thank you for your invaluable contribution, we'll provide you with complimentary coffee and delicious homemade treats from our talented school community bakers. We'd love for you to join our team! Click the link below to apply.
Jackie Barratt
For your Diaries:
- Friday 16th May - ACS Touch Football Trials - Glen Innes (selected students)
- Wednesday 11th June - NSW CPS Cross Country
- Friday 13th June - Netball Schools Cup - Inverell (primary students)
This is the website of the ADPSC Calendar for the year.