SPORT
Well done Josie, Katie and Grace F!
Last Friday, in hot and challenging conditions, Josie, Grace F, and Katie proudly represented St Patrick’s and the Armidale Diocese at the Polding Summer Trials in Tamworth.
Competing against some of the best tennis players from the northern half of New South Wales, the girls demonstrated great skill, determination, and sportspersonship.
Despite their strong performances on the court, they narrowly missed out on selection for the Polding team. However, their dedication and effort were truly commendable, and they should be incredibly proud of their achievements.
Congratulations to Josie, Grace F, and Katie for their hard work and for representing St Patrick’s with pride. Well done, girls!
2025 Swimming Carnival Tomorrow!
This afternoon, the Oxley (Red) and Apsley (Blue) house groups gathered for their final chant practice and last-minute preparations ahead of tomorrow’s school swimming carnival. Wishing both teams the best of luck—may the best team win!
Tomorrow is sure to be an unforgettable day! Both pools will be alive with laughter, cheers, and the excitement of friendly competition. Don’t forget to stay hydrated, apply sunscreen, and, most importantly, enjoy the day! Best of luck to all the swimmers—may this carnival be a fantastic experience for everyone. See you poolside tomorrow—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 Armidale Catholic Schools Swimming Carnival on Friday, 28th February 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.
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 at Armidale on Friday 7th March for football. The expression of interest form was sent home to the families of interested students yesterday.
2025 SPORTS DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Friday 14th February 2025- School Swimming Carnival
Friday 28th February 2025 - ACS Swimming Carnival (Gunnedah)
Friday 7th March 2025- ACS Primary Winter Trials (Hockey, Football, Netball and Rugby League at Armidale)
Friday 4th April 2025 - ACS Primary Cross Country Trials (Barraba)
St Patrick's Primary Sports Handbook
St Patrick's now has an official sports handbook and it has been updated after the school swimming carnival held recently. 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.
Attached below is the revised version of this manual, which now contains the latest information on Jessica's and Josie's records at the athletics carnival.