Sport News

North Shore Swimming Carnival

We are looking forward to the upcoming North Shore Swimming Carnival.

Information regarding the carnival, including event details, race allocations and the order of events, will be shared next week with students who are participating. Please keep an eye out for this information.

Inspiring Moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina!

The Winter Olympics have been full of excitement, teamwork, and incredible stories of athletes pushing their limits. Here are some of the highlights so far!

❄️ Super‑Skaters: Courage on the Ice: Ilia Malinin — The “Quad God” Figure skater Ilia Malinin impressed the world with a daring performance in the men’s short program. He landed extremely difficult jumps—including a quad flip and a triple axel—to earn first place. His bravery and focus shows us how practice and confidence can help you reach amazing goals.

🥌 Curling Courage: Staying Strong Under Pressure. A narrow finish for Team USA in the mixed doubles curling where Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse fought hard in a tight match against Sweden, finishing with a silver medal after a 6–5 game. Even though it was close, they stayed calm and focused—showing how important it is to keep going even when the pressure is high.

🎿 Lindsey Vonn: Skiing With Heart and Grit! 

Lindsey Vonn’s courage on the mountain at the 2026 Winter Olympics, is one of the most powerful and inspiring moments despite the fact it didn’t come from a gold‑medal win. Just 13 seconds into her downhill race, Lindsey suffered a frightening crash. She had been racing despite a fully ruptured ACL in her left knee, an injury she had gotten just nine days earlier during a World Cup event. She still believed in herself enough to compete, hoping to make history as the oldest skier ever to medal. Her determination to take that risk shows how deeply she loves her sport. During the race, she clipped a gate, lost control, and tumbled down the slope fracturing her left leg, requiring surgery later on that evening. What makes Lindsey truly inspirational is not just her achievements—it’s her attitude. Even after her crash, she shared a message reminding everyone that bravery means trying, even when the odds are against you. Lindsey’s story teaches us that: Courage isn’t about winning—it’s about showing up. 

✨ What can we at Holy Family learn from the actions of these athletes?

• Bravery matters. 
• Try things even when they feel challenging 
• Teamwork for the win because helping each other always leads to success.
• Don’t give up even when the odds are tough.
• Believe in yourself. 

Have a lovely week!

Michelle Gibbs - Sports Teacher