Sporting & Extracurricular 

2025 Athletics Carnival

Please see communications regarding our school Athletics Carnival that have been sent out via Compass. 

This year's carnival will be held on Thursday 19th June 2025 at Armidale Athletics Complex (Harris Park). Consent for this event is due by Thursday 29th May 2025. 

** Note: Students must nominate for High Jump, 800m and the 1500m event. 

Trials for our Junior Boys and Girls will be held on Friday 20th May 2025 for Shot Put and Discuss. 

All Ages High Jump will be held on Friday 6th June 2025. 

Polding Winter Trials

On Friday 2nd May, a number of our SMOTA students represented the Armidale Diocese at the Polding Winter Trials in Bathurst in their chosen sport. All of our students had a fabulous day, giving it their all! Congratulations to Hugo Sisson (Rugby League U12s) and Charlie Bavea (Hockey) who were selected in the Polding teams. These two students will compete at the NSWPSSA Carnival later in the year. Well done!

Gary McSweeney Cup

Information regarding the Gary McSweeney Cup (Rugby Union) have been sent out to all Stage 3 parents via Compass. If your child would like to participate in this event, please indicate by giving consent. If you have any further questions, please contact the front office. 

Toni Palmer Shield 

Information regarding the upcoming Toni Palmer Shield (Rugby League) has been sent out to all Stage 2 and Stage 3 parents via Compass. If you child would like to participate in this events, please give consent via Compass. If you have any further questions, please contact the front office. 

Sporting Stories

We would love to showcase your child’s special sporting achievements in the newsletter. Please email detailed information and a photograph to guyadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au Please ensure photographs do not contain students from other schools as we are unable to publish them.