Canons Sport

Inter-House Athletics Carnival

On Wednesday 7 August the College held the Inter-house Athletics carnival on the oval. It was a day with all kinds of weather however, after a small break we were able to get through the program. After a venue change it was fantastic to see the enthusiasm and competitive spirit on display throughout the day. Thank you to the staff and students who assisted throughout the day, your help is always greatly appreciated. It was also amazing to see parents and extended family show their support throughout the day.

Congratulations to the following award recipients.

Individual Champion Awards

The House Champion was Tongerlo for 2024

Tongerlo – 15130

Xanten – 14648

Kilnacrott – 14182

Premontre - 13439

Magdeburg - 13157

The Spirit Bear Award – was awarded to Magdeburg House for their amazing enthusiasm throughout the day. They were engaged, supportive and by far the loudest cheering house on the day.

The College now turns its attention to our Interschool Athletics, the first edition of the ACC Athletics Squad has been sent out. Challenges will be completed next week and a final squad will be released next week.

A reminder that training occurs on the following days.

Tuesday Afternoon: 3:30-4:30pm

Friday Morning: 7:30-8:30am

For those who want to take athletics further there are external clubs such as the Queens Park Little Athletics Club, more information can be seen below:

Mr R Godfrey

(Director of Canons Sport)

ACC Senior Girls Football Championships Grand Final

On a momentous occasion at the Sam Kerr Football Centre, our Senior Girls Football team took to the field for the ACC Senior Girls Football Championships Grand Final against South Coast Baptist College. The girls earned their well-deserved spot in the final, going up against the reigning champions who have held the title for the past three years.

Facing such tough opponents, our girls played extremely well and the final score line did not reflect the game, going down 6-0. The team should be immensely proud of themselves as I know the St Norbert College community are of them. Both Rama and I have thoroughly enjoyed coaching this talented group, and we’ve been inspired by their continuous improvement. From reaching the quarter-finals last year to making it all the way to the grand final this year. We hope to continue this progress next year and hopefully go one step further.

What’s even more exciting for Rama and I, is that most of the team consists of Year 9 and 10 students. With such a strong foundation, we are already looking forward to what 2025 holds for this group. The future of girl’s football at the College is bright, with our 8/9 SASJ team going on to win the title. 

SSWA Junior Boys Quarter-Final vs Mazenod:

Our Junior Boys Football team faced a tough quarter-final match against Mazenod at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. It was a tightly contested game, with the boys going down 1-0 in the first half. Unfortunately, we struggled to find our rhythm early on, with frequent loss of possession and being caught out of position on a number of occasions.

However, the second half saw a significant improvement. The boys began to move the ball much quicker, creating a number of promising chances, though we couldn’t quite find the back of the net. It was a disappointing way to end the competition, as both Rama and I had high hopes for this group.

Despite the setback, we are using this experience as motivation. As the Year 8 boys move up to the Intermediate category in 2025, while the current Year 7's remain in the Junior Boys, we are confident that the team will come back stronger. Looking ahead, our Junior Boys will be participating in the SSWA Futsal competition in Term 4, and we are excited to see how they perform. The future is bright for this group, and we’re already looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Year 7 Super Series:

As the Year 7 Super Series Football competition approaches, excitement is building within our boys and girls’ teams. In preparation for the carnival in Term 4, Week 3, training has ramped up to twice a week, with both teams fully committed to improving their skills and understanding the football philosophy of the College. We’re looking forward to seeing the results of their hard work and dedication as they continue to prepare for the carnival.

Mr J Aquino

(Specialised Football Program Co-ordinator)

Sport and Co-curricular photo day

The St Norbert College Sport and Co-curricular Photo Day is fast approaching. 

Week 3.8

When: Wednesday 4 September

Where: ORC 

Uniform requirements and scheduling will be sent via direct message in the coming week. It is the student's responsibility to check each of their teams and be aware of uniform requirements for each. 

Non-sport photos ie: Climate canons: Full College Winter uniform worn to school with College socks not tights. 

ALL Sporting photos: Full College Winter tracksuit with appropriate footwear. All students are aware of College expectations regarding uniform policy and therefore the expectation is that all students adhere to this. For example, Neat hair, no jewellery, makeup etc. 

Students will be required to: 

- Check the schedule and record times in diary

- Check which teams and/or club photos they are in

- Check the uniform requirements for each photo

- Arrive 5 minutes early to the ORC and line up in height order. 

Catch-up photos will be taken on Wednesday 4 September during periods 1 & 2 for those students who did not get an individual portrait taken on our College Photo Day. Students are to please check the schedule and your direct messages for more information.

There is a tight schedule for the day, so a high level of organisation by all would be greatly appreciated. 

Mrs M Robinson

(Head of Learning Area - Health and Physical Education)