Sports News

Junior Sport

Mrs Fiona Rhodes, Sports Coordinator (Junior School)

Interschool Swimming Carnivals

Our swimming team proudly represented the College at two recent interschool events: the JSSATIS and STCPSSA swimming carnivals.

Every swimmer demonstrated great effort, determination and sportsmanship, and they should be extremely proud of their performances. The team finished on a high note, with all year-level freestyle relay teams securing victories at the final carnival. Congratulations to all involved on an outstanding achievement!

2026 Regional Primary Schools Basketball Tournament

Our Year 5/6 Division 1 basketball team competed in the first of two Regional Primary Schools Tournaments over the weekend. Playing in Division 1 meant facing some very strong opposition, and the team rose to the challenge admirably. Under the guidance of coach Nicole Johnson, they achieved an impressive third-place finish – an excellent result given the high level of competition.

A huge thank you to Nicole for coaching the team, and to all parents and carers for supporting your children as they represented the College. 

Pictured above: Picture: Juliette, Harper, Stella, Alice, Maddie, Madeline, Holly and Layla.

We look forward to cheering on our 3/4 Division 1 team in the next tournament, which will be held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April. 

NAB AFL Auskick and Superkick Programs

AFL Tasmania will be running NAB AFL Auskick and Superkick programs after school at St Mary’s College in Term 2! These programs are perfect for learning the basics of footy and sport in a fun, inclusive and engaging way!

Students are encouraged and welcome to come try the first session for free on Wednesday 3 June. 

To register for the full program:

Auskick (Kinder to Year 2): www.playhq.com/afl/register/f8f9b9

Superkick (Years 3–6): www.playhq.com/afl/register/35843f

To register for the 'Come and Try' session: 

Auskick (Kinder to Year 2): www.playhq.com/afl/register/71f6e2

Superkick (Years 3–6): https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/a59acb

All participants receive an Auskick or Superkick pack filled with fun goodies to take home (pictured). 

Senior Sport

1st Grade Tennis – undefeated and finals‑bound!

Our 1st Grade Tennis team has wrapped up an undefeated season and now heads into tomorrow’s semi‑final with confidence and momentum. They’ll be taking on The Friends’ School at the Domain, as they fight for a well-earned place in next week's grand final. 

We wish the team the very best as they continue their outstanding run. Good luck – SMC is behind you! 

Pictured: Ellie Richardson (Year 9), Matilda Greenhill (Year 11), Maria Kothris, Captain (Year 12) and Imogen Ransley (Year 10) from our 1st Grade Tennis team. 

Term 2 sport registrations 

Miss Mia Blignaut, Sports Coordinator (Senior School)

Term 2 sport registrations are now open. 

A friendly reminder that 1st Grade AFL and 1st Grade Hockey are highly competitive teams and require prior playing experience at club and/or state level. 

We're excited to offer a wide range of sports for you to get involved in this term:

If you’re in Years 7–10 and would like to sign up for a sport, your parent or carer can register you via Clipboard app using the link here. 

Students in Years 11 and 12 can sign themselves up directly, as the system only allows one option – either student sign‑up or parent sign‑up, not both. If you would prefer your parents to complete the registration instead, just let me know, and I can adjust this for you.

Please note that sign‑ups close on Wednesday 8 April, and late entries cannot be accepted.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at mblignaut@smc.tas.edu.au