Sports News

Student Representatives

Tennis

Petar S had a great day at the MacKillop Tennis trials held in Wollongong on Friday 24th February. What a great achievement and experience for Petar to reach this level. We are very excited to announce that Petar has been selected to represent MacKillop as a seed 2 player at the NSWPSSA State Championships in Albury. I’m sure Petar will be working very hard with his coach to prepare him for this event in May.

Rugby League

Zachary C and Jye L attended the Sydney Trial on March 1st. The boys had a great time on the field in such a challenging environment. We are super proud of both boys despite not progressing further. You have done our school proud. I’m sure they are both looking forward to the Great Whites Legend Gala Day next Tuesday 14th for even more Rugby League fun.

Football (Soccer)

We received the news that half of our Football students have progressed to the Sydney Trial from the Conference 3 Trial in February. Congratulations to Javier P, Olliver JN, Audrey P, Sophie A and Emma B who will progress to the Sydney Trial on the 13th of March. Good-luck on the field!

Hockey

On Monday 27th February Audrey P participated in the Sydney Hockey Trial and has yet again progressed to the MacKillop Trial which is to be held in Canberra on the 5th of May. I’m sure Audrey is getting herself prepared for this event. Well-done Audrey, 2 years in a row!

Netball

Elsie Taylor was selected at the Conference 3 Netball Trial from Monday 27th February and recently competed at the Sydney Trial on March 6th. Elsie was in her element as she hit the court in the extreme heat. Well-done Elsie!

AFL Girls

Sophie A, and Sophia J attended the NSWPSSA AFL Girls Trial on March 6th. Both girls gave 100 percent effort, battling it out in the extreme heat. We have Sophie A who was selected for the Metro East AFL team who will compete at the School Sport Australia Championships in May. Well done girls!

Years 2-6 School Cross Country Trial

A compass notification was sent to all families of Years 2-6 last week with information regarding our annual School Cross Country Trial. The trial will be held at Waratah Cycle Track and surrounding ovals with the option to walk to the oval under teacher supervision or to be dropped off from 9.15am. Students will all walk back to school at the conclusion of the event.

This event is only for students capable of running the distance. The distance and age categories are listed below. If you haven’t done so already please ensure you register your child for this event by filling out the online registration form.Registrations will close Friday 17th March. Students not participating will continue with formal lessons at school as per normal.

Boys and girls will compete separately. The first 4 placing will progress to the Sydney Cross Country Championships held next term. Here are the categories and distances:

8/9 years girls and 8/9 years boys (born 2014/2015) - 2km
10 years girls and 10 years boys (born 2013) - 2km
11 years girls and 11 years boys (born 2012) - 3km
12/13 years girls and 12/13 years boys (born 2011/2010) - 3km

NOTE: If your child is in year 2 and only turning 7 this year, they are still welcome to compete at our school Cross Country Trial however if they receive a 1st-4th placing, they are not able to trial at the next level. If this is the case for your child, I still encourage them to participate as it is a good experience for them and it will provide them with the confidence to do it all over again in 2024.

Students participating can wear their own running attire to school but they must change back into their sports uniform at school after the trial. We are offering this personal choice of attire so students are running in their most comfortable gear.

Rugby League Girls Development Day

We have 10 Year 5 and 6 girls who are attending the Rugby League Development Day on March 13th at Heffron Park, Maroubra. Mrs Col met with all girls this week to hand over uniforms and answer any questions. Mrs Col will be attending this day and will meet all girls at the park. See you there at 8.30am for a day of learning about the game. Just a reminder to bring:

St Patrick’s School Jersey has been provided to girls this week at school

Black bike style shorts or oz tag shorts (preferably black or blue/yellow)
Boots (suggested)
Long socks (preferably blue & gold or black)
Mouthguards (COMPULSORY)
Snacks, lunch and plenty of fluids
Water bottle clearly marked with child’s name
Sunscreen & school hat

Great Whites Legends Rugby League Gala Day

Next Tuesday 14th March at Gwawley Oval, Taren Point we have 2 boys and 1 girls team competing at this Gala Day. All students met with Mrs Col this week to discuss details of the day and to hand out uniforms. Once the draw has been released, this will be communicated to all registrants via COMPASS. Mrs Kate Miller will be supervising our students at this Gala day with the assistance of some parent team managers.

For those students attending remember to bring:

Mouth guard (compulsory)
School rugby league jersey and shorts
Studded boots (recommended)
Long socks – (blue & gold if possible)
Snacks, lunch and plenty of fluid.
Water bottle clearly marked with child’s name
Sunscreen and school hat

Stage 2 did not participate in this gala day for 2023 due to the Year 4 excursion clash. There will be more opportunities for Stage 2 gala days throughout the year.

If you have any exciting sporting news you would like to share with the school community, please email me - amanda.col@syd.catholic.edu.au

Inter School Sport

Term 1 Netball Stage 3

On Tuesday 4th April (Term 1, Week 10), Stage 3 are invited to participate in the Sydney Catholic Schools Conference 3 Inter School Netball Gala Day at Bellingara Netball Complex in Miranda. Inter-school sport is not compulsory and will be on an opt-in event. An expression of interest form was sent home to all families in years 5 and 6. Those interested students will participate in an in-school trial on Thursday 9th March to form teams. Students will be told on the day of the trial which team they will be a part of.

This particular inter-school gala day is structured with a level 1 (competitive) and level 2 (participation) draw format. Level 1 only can progress to semi-finals on a separate day.

Term 2 Year 6 Football (soccer)

Information regarding the Interschool Football (soccer) will go out to families shortly. The Interschool Football will run throughout term 2 and is for Year 6 students only. This will follow the same outline as our Interschool Netball but not in the form of a Gala Day. Football will structure as it did in 2022. An expression of interest will go home and an in-school trial will be held to select those students who will form our level 1 and level 2 Football (soccer) teams.

Term 3 Year 5 Oz-Tag

Year 5 Interschool Oz-tag will run in Term 3. The structure will be the same as Year 6 Football minus finals.

Stage 2 Interschool Opportunities

Stage 2 will participate in 2 gala days across our network in Football (Soccer) Term 2 & Oz-Tag in term 3. There will be no finals progression.

If you have any exciting sporting news you would like to share with the school community, please email me - amanda.col@syd.catholic.edu.au

Amanda Col