Sports News

Australian Cheerleading

Last term we had the following Catherine McAuley students (Victoria, Poppy, Lilly and Annabelle) compete at the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation NSW State Championships on September 11-13th.  Congratulations girls on a great achievement.

Year 4 and 5 Summer Sports Trials at School for Dio selection trials

Please see below a timetable for the summer sport trials at school for the nominated students who have returned application forms.  If selected, parents will then receive a note on  compass about trials in Dubbo  (Basketball/Tennis 12th Nov, Touch 18th Nov, Cricket/Softball 19th Nov).  Polding trials then take place in 2027.  

Please be aware the times and dates  for our school trials are subject to change.

Term 4

New Opportunity

From Mr Maguire from CEDB

We are pleased to advise that entries are now open for two exciting multisport opportunities in 2026:

• NSW All Schools Triathlon & Aquathlon Championship (Years 6-12) held on 4-5 November 2026 at Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith.
  • Year 6 students are eligible to enter the individual events and be considered for selection in the 2027 NSW All Schools Team.
• CSNSW Sport Primary School Aquathlon (Years 2-5, with Year 6 students also welcome) to be held on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at Des Renford Leisure Centre and Heffron Park, Maroubra.

Which Event Should I Enter?

Primary School Students (Years 2-5)

Students in Years 2-5 are encouraged to enter the CSNSW Sport Primary School Aquathlon.

This event is specifically designed as an introductory multisport experience, combining swimming and running in a fun, supportive environment. It is ideal for students wanting to experience multisport competition for the first time.

CSNSW Sport Primary School Aquathlon

• Ideal for students who would like to experience multisport competition in an introductory setting.
• A great first step into triathlon and aquathlon participation as students will participate in a 150m swim in a swimming pool and a 1.8km run.

Year 6 Students

Year 6 students have the unique opportunity to choose the event that best matches their experience, confidence, and goals.

CSNSW Sport Primary School Aquathlon

• Ideal for students who would like to experience multisport competition in an introductory setting.

• A great first step into triathlon and aquathlon participation as students will participate in a 150m swim in a swimming pool and a 1.8km run.

   

NSW All Schools Triathlon & Aquathlon Championship

• Suitable for students looking for a challenge, with the event featuring longer distances (300m swim and 2km), with the swim held in open water, and competition against students from across New South Wales.
• Provides a pathway to gain selection in the 2027 NSW All Schools Triathlon and Aquathlon Teams, which will compete at the School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships.

How do I register for this event?

CSNSW Aquathlon (Yr. 2-6 students)

• Registration – https://csnsw.sport/
• More information – https://csnsw.sport/sports/csnsw-sport-programmes/triathlon 

NSW All Schools Triathlon or Aquathlon (Yr. 6-12) students

• Individuals (Yr. 6-12 students) – https://nswschoolsportunit.dashapp.com.au/public/nsw/all-schools/
• Teams (Yr. 7-12 students only) – https://csnsw.sport/triathlon-form 
  • Must be completed by a teacher who has an account on the csnsw.sport platform
• More information – https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/EventHeader/View?eventId=20387&subEventId=20388