SPORT 

Armidale Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival

We extend our congratulations to Benji, Shaun, Rebee, Josie, Airlee, Phoebe, Lucy, Will, Harriet, Audrey, Mila, Eve, Archer, Oscar, Levi, Archie, Mckenzie, Harper, Jack P, Angus, Harry M, Harry K, Tallulah and Thibaud who will be competing on behalf of St Patrick's at the Armidale Catholic Schools  Athletics Carnival in Tamworth on Wednesday, 5th August. We wish each of you the best of luck! 

2026 GLOWALMANS CHAMPIONSHIP 

Phoebe Grills recentley competed at the 2026 Glowalmans Championships at Wingham Show ground  with outstanding results, champion overall, see below. 

Well done Phoebe.

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 

Phoebe Grills on Traveller 

11 to U13 Bonfield Bounce  

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍 

Phoebe Grills on Traveller

11 to U13 Barrel 

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞

Grills Traveller and Handler Phoebe Grills 

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍

Phoebe Grills on Traveller 

11 to U13 Stockrider  

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍

Phoebe Grills on Traveller 

11 to U13 Bend Bar Aft 

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍

Phoebe Grills on Traveller 

11 to U13 Flag  

Todd Woodbridge Cup at Inverell

Expressions of interest have officially been sent out to our Year 5 and Year 6 students regarding the upcoming Todd Woodbridge Cup zone event. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Inverell on Friday 14th August.

To enter the competition, our school needs to form a complete team consisting of exactly four boys and four girls. If a team is successfully formed, Mr Hyatt will supervise the students during travel, while Mrs Wauch will serve as the team coach and manager for the day.

The Todd Woodbridge Cup is a primary school tennis competition school initiative run by Tennis NSW. Rather than focusing on high-stakes competition, the event is specifically designed to encourage participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship among primary school students of all skill levels.

To ensure the event is accessible and fair for all participants, matches are played on modified smaller courts using low-compression orange tennis balls and smaller racquets. The format involves timed doubles and mixed doubles matches, ensuring all team members gain equal playing experience throughout the day.

Interested students are asked to return their expression by next Thursday. 

St Patrick's Primary Handball Competition

The St Patrick’s Primary Handball Competition has officially entered its final stage under the COLA. Following the completion of the round-robin matches and the initial playoff brackets, only the grand final matches remain to decide this term's rankings.

The tournament has been a significant playground event, bringing together 70 competitors across 10 teams from Kindergarten to Year 6. Throughout the competition, recess and lunchtime sessions have consistently drawn large crowds of student spectators to line the courts and watch the matches unfold.

The semifinal rounds produced high-quality play and excellent sportsmanship from all participants. These results have successfully determined the placing order for the majority of our teams.

The final matches will take place next week to determine the ultimate tournament champions.

2026 SPORTS DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Wednesday 5th August- ACS Athletics Carnival at Tamworth

Friday 14th August- Todd Woodbridge Cup at Inverell

St Patrick's Primary Sports Handbook

St Patrick's now has an official sports handbook, which has recently been updated following our school swimming carnival. Additionally, the handbook has now been revised to include the new records set by Josie, Lucy, Phoebe and Thibaud at our recent athletics carnival. This book is designed to give all members of our school community a clearer understanding of when our various sporting carnivals are conducted. It also outlines the processes and qualifying times required for students wishing to represent our school at Diocesan sporting events, alongside an explanation of the representative sporting pathways your child can undertake in their respective sports.