Sports Report

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Our annual school Athletics Carnival will take place on Friday 26th June at Narrabri High School. 

A Compass Event was sent out today and permission is required by Friday 13th June.

Sport at School - Platform & Co

Staff and students are excited to work with Platform & Co twice a week this term. On Mondays and Fridays, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have been developing their athletics skills in preparation for our upcoming Athletics Carnival.

Years 2–6 recently focused on high jump, practising their run-ups, learning their “J curve” and improving their jumping and landing techniques. This week, students have moved on to shot put, learning the correct grip and stance, how to generate power safely, and the importance of balance and follow-through.

Students in Kindergarten to Year 1 have been practising two-point starts for their age races, while also developing coordination, balance and movement skills through fun games and activities.

Coal Miner's Cup

Stage 2 and Stage 3 students proudly represented our school at the Coal Miner’s Cup in Gunnedah on Tuesday 28th April.

We entered two boys’ rugby league teams and one girls’ league tag team. Every student displayed outstanding teamwork, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm. Their effort was evident in every try, pass and play.

A huge thank you to the  NRL Development Officers for organising the day and to our supercoaches, Clint, Antoinette, Steph, Drew and Kylie, for assisting the teams. 

Attendees: Coen Barnes, Matthew Bramley, Kenwood Burgmann, Weston Burgmann, Ally Cameron, Nate Cameron, Myles Carrigan, Gus Collins, Stella Craig, Ryder Drady, Aiden Eather, Charlie Eather, Hunter Gillmore, Harper Greentree, Dustin Harris, Billie Harris, Jamelia Hynch, Zara Lampe, Frederick Lampe, Jack Lehmann, Maggie Penberthy, Max Ratcliffe, Jaxon Rushby, Cohen Simpson, Abigail Snars, Arlo Swansbra, Milo Tapscott, Ashton Thompson, Harry Thurston, Charlie Thurston, Josie Wannan, Arlo Watene, Harrison Willemse and Mac Winston-Smith. 

Polding Winter Trials

On Friday 1st May, Weston, Kormac and Gus attended the Polding Winter Trials held in Bathurst. 

Weston and Kormac were members of the ACS soccer team, and Gus represented in rugby league. They travelled down the day before to train with the Armidale teams. 

Weston and Kormac showed strong coordination with some great passes and goals scored. Gus tackled the trials with determination, showing strong runs, solid defence and great rugby league skills. 

Well done to the boys for their outstanding effort on the field!

NSW Rugby 7s

We entered four teams across Stage 2 and Stage 3 into the NSW Rugby 7s competition held in Moree on Wednesday 6th May. All players showed great skill, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the day.

A huge congratulations to our Stage 3 teams, who won the majority of their games and have now qualified for the NSWRU Primary School Rugby 7s in Sydney next week.

Our Stage 2 teams also played brilliantly, with one team finishing at the top of the table! What an amazing effort from our younger players.

Thank you to our parent coaches - Drew, Jack, Dan, Mitch and Will! 

Attendees: Hallie Booby, Weston Burgmann, Nate Cameron, Albert Cameron, Myles Carrigan, Reginald Chrystal, Harry Crossing, Ryder Drady, Charlie Eather, Aiden Eather, Nate Fenton, Harry Freeman, Hunter Gillmore, Harper Greentree, Dustin Harris, Bailey Kay, Frederick Lampe, Jack Lehmann, Cooper Lewis, Max Ratcliffe, Jaxon Rushby, Elliott Sharp, Dustin Swain, Milo Tapscott, Ashton Thompson, Charlie Thurston, Harry Thurston and Mac Winston-Smith. 

Polding Softball Trials

Congratulations to Stella on her fantastic achievement at the Polding Softball Trials held last week in Blacktown.

After a strong performance throughout the trials, Stella was selected to attend the NSWPSSA Girls Softball Championships next term. We are incredibly proud of her effort and wish her the very best for the championships!

Polding Girls Rugby 7s

Well done to Harper Greentree who attended the Polding Girls Rugby 7s in Strathfield last Friday.

The morning included a range of drills and skills activities, followed by a game where students had the opportunity to showcase their talent on the field. A huge congratulations to Harper for being selected in the Possibles and Probables team. 

Good luck to all students attending the following upcoming sporting events:

• Friday 22nd May - ACS Cross Country (Barraba), NSWRU Rugby 7s (Merrylands)
• Friday 29th May - ACS Primary Gary McSweeney Cup & Rugby Union Trials (Tamworth)

AFL, Rugby 7's Softball & Diving Nominations

As these sports historically have had limited nominations, Armidale Catholic Schools do not host trials for them.  All expressions of interest are gathered, and then information is directed to parents and schools when EOIs are completed. 

Expressions of interest are now open for the following sports:

2026 Sport Nomination Form for Girls Rugby League, Golf, AFL, Rugby 7's, Softball and Diving.