Sport
"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision."
— Muhammad Ali (World Heavyweight Champion Boxer)
NSW State Championships – Junior & Intermediate Teams
Congratulations to both our Junior and Intermediate teams who represented Brigidine at the NSW State Championships for Schools. Over the course of two days, both teams displayed outstanding commitment, teamwork, and resilience as they competed in nine tough games against strong opposition.
Their hard work and determination were rewarded as both teams earned their place in the State Final – an incredible achievement in itself. While they were narrowly defeated by two elite sports schools in the final, we could not be prouder of their efforts.
Finishing as State Runners-Up is a remarkable result and a testament to the dedication, spirit, and sportsmanship of our Brigidine athletes. Congratulations girls – you represented our school with pride!
Conference 1 Athletics Carnival
On Friday 21st August, the Brigidine Athletics team competed at Sydney Olympic Park in the Conference 1 Athletics Carnival. Despite the heavy rain, the girls showed outstanding commitment and determination across all events. Several school records were broken on the day, and we are delighted to share that nineteen athletes have qualified for the upcoming Sydney Championships. Congratulations to all competitors on an excellent achievement!
SCS Athletics Carnival
Congratulations to the nineteen Brigidine athletes who competed at the Sydney Championships. The girls demonstrated exceptional Brigidine spirit, giving their best efforts in every event. We are proud to share that multiple students have now qualified for the CCC Athletics Championships – a wonderful achievement. Well done to all involved!
Individual Sporting Achievements
Congratulations to our senior students on their recent AFL successes.
- Evie Bowie – awarded Best and Fairest in Division 1
- Emma Haley – runner-up for Best and Fairest in Division 1
- Niamh Lynch – runner-up for Best and Fairest in Division 3
These outstanding results are a testament to the girls’ talent, dedication, and commitment to the game. Welldone!
Grand Final glory!: Rugby League & League Tag Success
Congratulations to the 2025 Metro Combined Under 16s Gold team, who won their Grand Final in a nail-biting 34-30 extra-time thriller. A huge shout-out to our players Tess Doyle, Jaz Ballard, and Kiani Hemingway on their amazing win.
Our 2025 Metro Combined Under 14 Gold team also had a fantastic victory, winning their Grand Final 28-10. Special congratulations to Eden Field from Leichhardt Juniors on this remarkable achievement.
In League Tag, we had two winning teams to celebrate! The 2025 Metro Combined League Tag South Eastern team took home the Grand Final trophy. Well done to Ivy Howes, Zara Howes, and Mia Reeve. Additionally, congratulations to Charlize Elder, Eden Field, and Nessa Lynch, who played for Botany and won their Grand Final with a decisive 30-12 score.
AFL Under 17s Champions
A big round of applause to the AFL Under 17s Maroubra Saints on their dominant Grand Final win! They defeated the Northern Beaches Wolves with a final score of 50-9. Congratulations to our players Emma Haley, Evie Bowie, Letayah Goldthorpe, Sophie Williams, Aoife Connolly, Willow Skene, Kirrily Fensom, Leora Fensom, and Eabha Morrissey on becoming champions.
Maeve Hurley
Sports Coordinator
NAIDOC Spirit Shines at 2025 Country Championships
We're so proud to celebrate Bella Gibbon, who swam in the 2025 Swimming NSW NAIDOC Relays at the Country Championships in Sydney. These relays are a powerful way to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their culture during NAIDOC Week.
The event brought together 30 swimmers from diverse First Nations communities across NSW, forming six mixed teams. Each team was named after a water animal in the Dharug language, a beautiful way to reflect the deep cultural significance of water and Country.
Bella's team, MUGURA (Fish), won both the 4x50m Freestyle and 4x50m Medley Relays. But the true spirit of the day was about much more than winning. The relays were a powerful showcase of unity, pride, and the strength of the next generation—a perfect tribute to the 2025 NAIDOC theme: "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy."
Bella has also done incredibly well at the recent New South Wales state championships, where she placed second in the 800-meter freestyle, and third in both the 200-meter freestyle and the 400-meter individual medley.
Natalie Harkins
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Coordinator