Sports News

Primary Sport

Despite the looming threat of clouds and persistent rainfall, the unwavering enthusiasm of our formidable team of 50 athletes from Andrews Cup remained unshaken as they embarked on their journey to the Andrews Cup Athletics competition held on Thursday 17 August at QSAC. The Athletics Competition is the last of the core sports and biggest event on the Andrews Cup calendar. A convergence of over 800 students hailing from the consortium's 10 member schools took place at QSAC, permeating the air with school spirit, echoing school chants, and collectively raising the decibels of both the cheers and the competitive fervour on the track and in the field.

The team established their presence, radiating a formidable energy in their endeavours both on and off the track. Their collective support echoed through events like High Jump, Relay and the 100m sprint, serving as a driving force for their fellow schoolmates. Throughout the day, the overarching goal was to aim for a personal best. 

It is with immense pride that I share the news that out of the 50 participating students, an impressive 42 achieved personal bests, a testament to their training and effort.

This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy considering the circumstances of the day. Many of the students had to step up and compete in higher age divisions, participate in additional races and field events due to the team members being affected by illnesses and injuries. Their collective effort was nothing short of remarkable, garnering admiration from the coaching staff.

Securing the 4th position in the Percentage Cup stands as a well-deserved culmination of weeks of rigorous training, persistence, and a resolute display of determination.

I extend congratulations to all the students, with special recognition reserved for our four outstanding representatives in the Sue Pavish Cup Relay event: Vera Chung, Lainey Madders, Sophie Morizet-Morales and T’ea Sherman. Additionally, a commendation is due to Lainey Madders, who clinched the second spot in both the 80m and 200m events, thereby earning two coveted Andrews Cup Ribbons.

Anticipation builds for the upcoming end-of-Term Sports Assembly, an occasion that will once again provide us with the chance to celebrate, acknowledge and reward the exceptional contributions of both the team and individuals alike.

See this week's Photo Gallery for images! 

Secondary Sport

Metropolitan North Regional Athletics 

A total of 11 athletes from our athletics program actively participated in this week's Metropolitan North Regional Athletics trials, engaging in two days of intense competition at QSAC. This accomplishment serves as a testament to the to the effectiveness of our restructured athletics program. Students who have demonstrated progression because of unwavering dedication to their training took part in a range of events including the 100m, 200m, 1500m races, as well as the long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, discus and javelin events.

Student efforts yielded remarkable results, notably with Isabella McDonnell-Baum clinching gold in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump categories, while simultaneously shattering the long-standing Met North records. Moreover, Chloe Noon's exceptional performance secured her the gold medal in the 16 years 1500m race. Chloe has successfully met the qualification criteria for both the 3000m and 2000m Steeplechase events. Additionally, Sharie Rainbow secured the silver medal in the 16 years long jump and achieved the qualification standard in the High Jump event. These three are now slated to advance to the Queensland Schools State Track and Field Championships, scheduled for late October. 

Congratulations goes to the following athletes: 

Patricia Couchy: 100m Semi Finals, 200m Final, High Jump and Discus 

Jacqueline Couchy: 200m, Long Jump, High Jump

Kelsi Darben: High Jump and Triple Jump

Kapri Graham: 100m and High Jump

Talie’e Hampton: Shot Put- 5th and Long Jump

Finn Latimer: Long Jump – Final 8 

Alexis Maddern: High Jump

Chloe Noon: 1500m

Isabella McDonnell-Baum: Long Jump and Triple Jump

Sharie Rainbow: 100m Final, 200m, Long Jump, High Jump and Discus

Jessie-Rose Talbot-Cooke: 100m 

National Swimming Championships

Presently, Poppy Stephen and Laura Poon are participating in the School Sport Australia National Swimming Championships being held in Sydney. Poppy has achieved success, securing gold medals in both the 50m and 200m Butterfly events. Notably, Laura and Poppy displayed their prowess as they contributed to the victory and record-breaking performance of the 17 to 19 years medley relay, clinching another gold medal. The girls' journey is far from complete, as they look forward to three more days of competition, poised to continue their exceptional performances in the pool.

2023 Sports Celebration Dinner

Date: Monday 16 October

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Cloudland – The Rose Room, 641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley