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Scott Hudson & Rowena Livingstone
Bathurst Diocesean Rugby Unions 10's
Students in Year 5 and 6 (must be 11 or 12) who play union over the next week will be asked whether they wish to compete in the Diocesan 10 a side Rugby Gala Day which is held in Orange at Emus on the 10th June. If your child wishes to take part please make sure they attend the meetings which will be announced at Morning and Afternoon assemblies. Once numbers are known a note on compass will be sent to the interested players for parental permission.
Timetable for Athletics Makeup
Students will be notified at assemblies of these times. It is the students responsibility to listen and know which day the competition day is. Students who don't wear sports uniform on that day may bring a change of clothes to change into at lunch time. After the trial students will once again change into school uniform.
| Event | Age Group | Proposed Date for Completion - These dates are subject to change |
| High Jump | 12yrs : Girls | Thursday- Week 4 - 14th May (lunch time) |
| Long Jump | 10 yrs: Boys and Girls | Thursday - Week 6 - 28th May (Lunch time) |
| Discus | 9yrs: Boys and Girls | Friday - Week 8 - 12th June 12.30-1.30 |
| Shot Put | 11yr Boys and Girls | Friday - Week 8 - 12th June 2.10- 3.00 |
| 1500m | All ages | Friday - Week 9 - 19th June |
Congratulations Layla Gardiner
In the Rugby League Polding Selection Trials in Bathurst last Friday Layla was selected in the Polding team. This means she will represent Poldng at the NSWPSSA Rugby League Championships in Cronulla in June. We wish her the very best in this endeavor. A Tiger player in the waiting.
Cross Country at Coolah
Congratulations to all the students who made the long trip to Coolah for the Diocesan Cross Country event on Tuesday 5th May. All students ran exceptionally well, achieving personal bests, showing wonderful sportsmanship and representing our school with pride. We are incredibly proud of their effort, determination and positive attitude throughout the day.
A huge thank you to Jane Dellow for attending the event and supporting our fantastic students. Your encouragement and assistance were greatly appreciated.
A special mention must also go to Charlotte Shepherd, Eleanor Shortis, Poppy Davidson. Jack Nugent and Clementine Davidson who were selected in the Dio team to compete at the Polding Trials at the equestrian Centre at Eastern Creek on the 24th June.
Polding Softball
We would like to congratulate Annabelle Groves on her selection into the Polding Softball Team which will compete in Newcastle in September.
Girls Rugby League Gala Day
On Thursday last week, the Year 5 and 6 girls entered a Rugby League gala day. We played teams like Mudgee and Cudgegong. Half of the girls on the team had never played Rugby League before! It was one of the best ‘school’ days ever!
As the ball went round, our team supported and cheered each other on, try after try, tackle after tackle, and high-five after high-five. Honestly, we were over the moon to find out that we won all our games, but we were most happy about the team spirit and good sportsmanship. After every game, we shook the opposition's hands, thanked the referee, and sat together laughing about our stumbles and mistakes.
From all the girls, we would like to thank our coach and Year 6 teacher, Mr Bishenden. He was proud of us during every tackle - especially because we all had a go!
We would also like to thank the parents for letting us go on this great day and for driving us to Bathurst. Last but CERTAINLY not least, thank you for supporting us through every step, every tackle, and every dropped ball.
In conclusion, we hope that future McAuley League players enjoy this day as much as we did and get the same amazing feeling and experience that we had.
Lotte and Edie
