Sports News

Welcome back to a new school year. This term there are many team sport trials, swimming carnivals and our school cross country carnival. Can not wait to see how we learn and thrive in 25 through sport.

2025 Regional Athletics Carnival

Well done to all students who competed at a Regional Athletics Competition last weekend, in the hot and very humid conditions. I was pleased to see so many of our St Margaret Mary’s students trying their best and making new friends in the process. I would like to congratulate Jessica L in Year 3 who broke quite a few regional records in 70m, 60m hurdles, 100m as well as in long jump. Jessica now has the opportunity to compete at State Little Athletics in March.

Cumberland Zone Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to the following students, who will now compete at the Cumberland Zone Swimming Carnival, which will be held on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at Mt Druitt Swimming Centre. 

- Ranveer N (Year 3)

- Elias K (Year 4)

- Ryan P (Year 4)

- Oscar L (Year 4)

- Abigail K (Year 5)

- Issam K (Year 5)

- Sebastian H (Year 5)

- Amelia K (Year 6)

- Lexie L (Year 6)

2025 Junior State Cup

Congratulations to Sophia in Year 6, who has been selected to represent Parramatta Touch Football at the 2025 Junior State Cup in the Under 12 girls. The event is being held in Wagga Wagga on 14th, 15th and 16th February. We wish Sophia and her team the best of luck!

Team Sport Trials

Team Sport Trials are now closed and I am currently in the process of going through the students information who applied to try out for one of the CSPD’s Team Sport Trials.  I will notify the students and parents of the outcome by the 28 February 202.

St Margaret Mary’s School Cross Country Carnival

On Friday, 21st March (week 8) we will hold our cross country at school for students in Years 3 - 6. The following table explains the qualifying time for each age group: 

Qualifying times exist and are to be used as a guide for schools to ensure each student attending can run their age group distance without walking at any stage.

It is very important to be as fit as possible to run in cross country. Here are some ideas, from Hooked on Running, to help get your children prepared to run long distances:

Participate in runs together.

Time their laps around the local oval.

Highlight the enjoyment of running.

Allow them to choose how much they want to run—don’t force training, but offer gentle reminders and encouragement.

Practice cross-country racing, even in a casual setting.

Run with them.

Encourage a healthy mindset by focusing on effort rather than just results. While placing well in a race is great, remind them to take pride in their hard work. Every runner faces challenges, and fostering resilience will help them handle setbacks with confidence.

Important Websites:

CSPD Road Safety Facebook page

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has their own road safety facebook page that they update on a regular basis. You can find them by searching - Road Safety Education - Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta.

Parramatta Primary Sports Website

The PDCPSSC creates opportunities for primary students from eight years of age in the current year to participate in representative teams in a range of sports. You can find out more information about gala days and carnivals as well as representative sport pathways here. https://www.primarysportparra.catholic.edu.au/

Parramatta Diocese Catholic Primary Schools Sports Council Facebook page

Did you know that Parramatta Primary Sports has a Facebook page? Primary Sport Parramatta Diocese is where you can find the most up to date information regarding team sport trials, gala days and carnivals.

“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.”

– Babe Ruth

Yours in sport,

Mrs Kellie Foley

Sports Coordinator