SPORT
2024 Swimming Carnival Tomorrow!
This afternoon, the Oxley (Red) and Apsley (Blue) house groups met to practise their chants for the last time as well as completing their final preparations for the school swimming carnival tomorrow! I wish both houses all the best and may the best team win!
I know tomorrow is going to be an unforgettable day! I know both pools will be filled with laughter, cheers, and a healthy dose of friendly competition. Remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and most importantly, have fun! Good luck to all the swimmers, and may this swimming carnival be a memorable experience for everyone involved. See you all at the poolside tomorrow, and let's make a splash!
I have been approached by several students who are inquiring about the qualifying times required to be considered for our team participating in the Diocesan Swimming Carnival on Friday, 1st March in Gunnedah. The qualifying times for each event are listed below. You can also find a copy of this information in the School Sports Handbook provided. The students who qualify to represent St Patrick's Primary at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival will be notified of their selection tomorrow afternoon. A note via compass will be sent home to all the qualifier's families later on during the afternoon.
Diocesan Winter Trials
Students in Years 5 and 6 who participate in competitive hockey, football, netball, or rugby league and wish to be considered for the Diocesan team in any of these sports are advised to put forward their names for the Diocesan Winter Trials. These trials will be held on Wednesday 6th March for hockey and Friday 8th March for football, netball, and rugby league. The expression of interest form went home to the families of interested students yesterday.
2024 SPORTS DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Friday 16th February 2024- School Swimming Carnival
Friday 1st March 2024 - Diocesan Swimming Carnival (Gunnedah)
Wednesday 6th March-Diocesan Winter Trials (Hockey only at Tamworth)
Friday 8th March- Diocesan Winter Trials (Football, Netball and Rugby League at
Tamworth)
Friday 5th April- Diocesan Cricket and Touch Trials (Tamworth)
Wednesday 10th April- School Cross Country at John Oxley Sporting Fields
St Patrick's Primary Sports Handbook
St Patrick's now has an official sports handbook. This book is designed to give all members associated with our school a clearer understanding of when our school conducts our various sporting carnivals, the processes/qualifying times involved for students who want to represent our school at Diocesan sporting events as well as an explanation of the representative sporting pathways your child may want to undertake in their respective sports.