Student Interviews

🏏Armaan's SAPSASA Cricket Experience

Armaan thoroughly enjoyed his time participating in SAPSASA cricket. After trialing at the end of Term 1, Armaan was successfully selected for the team.

Reflecting on the experience, Armaan shared:

“I enjoy playing cricket because it’s a fun sport, and my family—especially my dad—really enjoys it too. We played two games, and we won our first match by two wickets. I played as a bowler and all-rounder, and it felt great to take some wickets.”

When asked what he learned from SAPSASA, Armaan highlighted the importance of teamwork: “You can’t do everything by yourself in cricket, so I learned a lot about working as a team.”

Well done, Armaan! A great example of sportsmanship, teamwork, and representing your school with pride.

🏏 Sophia - SAPSASA Cricket Experience

Sophia has thoroughly enjoyed her time participating in SAPSASA cricket. Last year, she had great success, helping her team win the grand final. This year, Sophia has continued to shine, performing strongly once again.

Now captain of her team, Sophia led them in a recent match against Mary MacKillop School, where they secured a solid victory. 

When asked about the highlights of the game, Sophia shared: 

“Me and my other team mate Indie made a good partnership and together we made 25 runs, and had to retire, which is the highest ever in playing cricket. We won the game and now we look forward to training hard and playing against hillcrest school in Term4” 

Well done, Sophia, on achieving your highest run! Good luck in the next round—we’re sure you and your team will do amazing things!

🏉Mirla's SAPSASA Football Experience

Kicking Goals and Building Friendships: Mirla shines at SAPSASA Football. 

Year 6 student Mirla brought energy, skill, and enthusiasm to this year’s SAPSASA football carnival, returning for her second year on the team. Playing in the midfield, Mirla loved the chance to be involved in all areas of the game -running, defending, and scoring goals. “It’s my favourite position because you get to do everything,” she shared with a smile.

Mirla was thrilled to be selected again this year, remembering the fun and team spirit from her previous experience. “I was really excited because last year was good- we all came together, played football, and a fun time.” 

Mirla also picked up new skills during the week, including shepherding, a strategy she learned by observing teammates and quickly putting it into practice.

Beyond the action on the field, the sense of teamwork and connection was what Mirla enjoyed most. “Getting together with the girls and using lots of teamwork” was, in her words, the most fun part of the carnival. She encourages other students to give SAPSASA a go, saying it’s a great way to “bring lots of relationships and get together with others.”

As for her mindset before big games? Positive thinking plays a key role: “We can win this”- that’s what I tell myself and the team.”

With her passion for the game and a strong sense of sportsmanship, Mirla is already looking forward to future football opportunities and continuing to kick goals- on and off the field.

🏉Amber's SAPSASA Football Experience

Amber thoroughly enjoyed her time participating in SAPSASA football and shared her favourite position is mid field. 

Reflecting on the experience, Amber shared:

"It’s a very fun experience, I enjoy how you get to go out and verse other schools and see how they have learnt to play. My favourite moment of the carnival was when I kicking goals and points. My kicking while running has improved since the carnival and I’m ready to train hard through winter to be ready for the next carnival in term 4."

When asked about the carnival, Amber shared what she enjoyed the most.

“Spending time with my friends, getting to know how they play and picking up some tricks from them” 

Well done, Amber! A great example of sportsmanship, teamwork, and representing your school with pride.