Sports Update
Rugby Union Clinics
Today our Rugby Union sport sessions have come to an end. Our students have absolutely enjoyed learning the different aspects associated with this sport. Thanks again to Steph Lennon, Sarah Byrne and Beth Arandale for delivering these sessions to our students.
Soccer and Netball Gala Day Success - Inverell
What a day of teamwork and sportsmanship! Yesterday, eight of our soccer and netball teams traveled to Inverell for the Armidale Catholic Schools Northern Cluster Gala Day, and by all accounts, our students had an absolute blast competing with their peers.
We saw incredible effort and some fantastic results!
- Our Glen Guppies soccer team finished as runner-up in their Junior division pool—a brilliant achievement!
- The Glen Giraffes netball team dominated, winning their Open pool. They advanced to a thrilling final, showing grit and determination before ultimately falling to a strong Armidale side. We couldn't be prouder of their effort!
This day wouldn't have been possible without the extraordinary support of our community.
We owe a massive debt of gratitude to a group of wonderful past St. Joey's students—Abigail Pietsch, Danyela Bailey, Paige Floyd, Zoe McAllister, and Harriet van der Waal—who volunteered their time to umpire the netball games. Your generosity allowed our parents and teachers to focus on other roles and enjoy watching the excellent netball on display.
Once again, our current parents and guardians delivered! An immense thank you to our coaches and helpers: Kristen Bailey, Kylie Neville, Jane van der Waal, Narelle Pietsch, Jess Newberry, Tara Looker, Lucy Jones, Fiona Poschelk, and Brendon and Nicole Watson. Thank you for making time in your busy schedules—we are truly grateful for your efforts.
And finally, to our incredible staff! While I was busy convening the netball, the day ran seamlessly thanks to the dedication of Sarah Smith, Karen Marshall, Emma Newberry, Libby Little, Shanny Core, Michelle Tarrant, and Karen Fletcher. Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure our students arrived safely, competed happily, and were in such safe and competent hands all day long.
Grandparents’ Day
What a beautiful day we had on Wednesday with our grandparents. Since we were not able to hold an athletics carnival this year, we decided to incorporate some fun activities into the day which included foot races, tabloid games and the Joey’s Gift.
The following students were the finalists in the Joey’s Gift:
5 years - Craig Jones
6 years - Baxter Gray
7 years - Hugo Davis
8 years - Leo Colley
9 years - Theodore Clifton
10 years - Matilda Schalk
11 years - Brooke Graham
12 years - Jimmy Chard
Congratulations to Leo Colley who took out our 2025 Joey’s Gift!
Our Spirit of Joey’s Awards for excellent sportsmanship and effort were awarded to:
Henry Parker and Lilly Price for Mackillop.
Chase Gelhaar and Cotton Gray for Fitzroy
Max Smyth and Charlotte Neville for Penola
Thank you to our school and house captains for all your help on the day along with our amazing staff and P&F committee to help make our day so enjoyable. Finally a special mention goes to our Grandparents for attending on Wednesday and especially for your participation in the staff v’s captains v’s grandparents Captain Ball race. You are great sports!
Nugent Sisters Shine at Australian Interschool National Championships
Congratulations to Sophia and Isla Nugent who competed at the Australian Interschool National Championships at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre this week. The girls were competing in the Primary Show Hunter section and received outstanding results.
Sophia gained 1st in the rider class component and a top 5 in the led and hack phases, finishing 3rd overall for the championship. Isla placed in the top 5 for all phases of the competition and finished 4th overall for the championship.
What an amazing achievement for these girls who work extremely hard to achieve these results. They finished in the top 6 and gained a spot on the podium! Well done!
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 17th October - Futsal Glen Innes (Stage 2 soccer students)
- Thursday 23rd October - Touch Football Clinic with Mikayler Sheather
- Friday 24th October - ACS Cricket Trials - Moree
- Friday 31st October - ACS Primary Touch Gala Day -Tamworth
- Friday 31st October - Tenterfield Horse Sports - Primary students
- Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th November - Water Awareness Sessions (whole school)
- Thursday 20th November - K-2 Tabloid Sports Day
Friday 5th December - ACS Tennis and Basketball Trials
ADPSC Calendar for the year.