Sport News
Winter Trials
News from the New England Winter Trials - Inverell
Open Girls Soccer - Congratulations to Olivia Merchant, Charlotte Nettle, Jasmine Finnerty, and Ruby Kirk for their selection to the New England team. Additionally, commendations to Xanthee Carlile for being named among the possible and probable candidates.
Open Girls Netball - Congratulations to Annabelle Everett for her inclusion in the possible and probable selections.
Open Boys Soccer - Congratulations to Isaac Kirk for his inclusion in the possible and probable selections.
Rugby League - Congratulations to Ryan Donadel, Finlay Paynter and Jack Chapman for their selection to the New England team.
All students selected will represent the region at the North West trials in Armidale in Wk10.
Rugby League Clinic
On Tuesday 17 March, a rugby league clinic was held for Year 7 and 8 students, funded by the sporting school grant. The participants were divided into boys' and girls' sessions to enhance student engagement. Students learned new skills and participated in game-based competitions that encompassed both rugby league and general sports skills. A special thank you goes to the NRL development officers for their support!
Inclusive Sports
Well done to our students who participated in the Inclusive Sports Come-and-Try Athletics Day in Lismore on 17 March. This program provides students with a valuable opportunity to engage in athletics within a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. All students had the chance to compete in various track races and field events, promoting both enjoyment and skill development. It was a great day filled with fun and learning. Thank you to Ms Olive and Ms Risson for taking them!
Northwest Swimming
On March 10, students participated in the North West Swimming Trials held in Armidale. We extend our congratulations to the winning teams, which include the 14-year-old girls' relay, the open girls' medley relay, the 17-year-old girls' relay, the 15-year-old boys' relay, and the open boys' medley relay, all of whom have advanced to the Sydney competition in Term 2. Additionally, we commend Katie, Reagan, Pip, Tayah, Alex, Blair, and Beau for successfully qualifying for Sydney in their individual events.
Sports Captains
Congratulations to the following House Captains & Vice Captains. Thank you for accepting this important responsibility—we look forward to seeing you shine as role models and motivators for your peers.
Primary School Volunteers
Well done to Ryan, Jack, Jacob, Phillippa, Claire & Tayah who volunteered to assist at the St Joseph's Primary School Swimming Carnival on 5 February.
NSW Rugby
Students in Years 8 to 12 had the opportunity to attend a skills development session with Steph Lennon from NSW Rugby on Tuesday, 24th February. The students participated keenly in the sessions and were challenged with the introduction of some basic rugby skills. A big thank you to Steph for her enthusiasm and skill and her well planned activities.
