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Sports Bulletin

Secondary Interhouse Swimming Championships

The Secondary Interhouse Swimming Championships, held at Nudgee College on Thursday 6 February, showcased an electrifying mix of speed, skill, and school spirit. Students, proudly dressed in their House colours, filled with energy and enthusiasm, while the competition in the pool was matched by the unwavering camaraderie on deck. It was a day of memorable races and incredible House pride! The winning House and Age Champions will be announced at the next College Assembly.

Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival

On Tuesday 11 February, the annual Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival took place at the Valley Pool, a new experience for our Primary students as we have grown to include more participants. Students from Years 2 to 6 showcased their swimming skills in a series of races. The collective energy and outstanding house spirit exhibited by all students contributed to the event’s success, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with enthusiastic support from peers, teachers, and parents.

 

The Clayfield Sports Department extends thanks to the dedicated staff members whose hard work ensured the seamless execution of the carnival. Special thanks also go to the parents whose support added an extra layer of encouragement for the young participants. Congratulations to all who took part in making the day both exciting and memorable.

City District Swimming Trials

Well done to the following students who competed at the City District Swimming trials at Lawton Aquatic Centre on Wednesday 12 February:

  • Harry Richardson
  • Winnie Woodcroft
  • Charlize Gri
  • Elizabeth Purcell
  • Emmalin Woodcroft
  • Georgia Gray-Law
  • Archer Sproles
  • Ava Lawrence
  • Darwin Aziz
  • Zoe Peters

Their dedication to training shone through as they achieved personal bests and impressive times. Congratulations to Charlize, Emmalin, Georgia, and Zoe on making the City District team and advancing to the Metropolitan North trials.

 

Congratulations also to our swimmers for securing the City District B School Trophy for Clayfield College.

Highlights

Reese Orcher Shines in U18 Rugby 7s Tournament

Year 12 student Reese Orcher recently showcased her talent on the rugby field, representing Queensland in the U18 Rugby 7s team at the prestigious Next Gen 'Battle of the Borders' Youth 7s tournament. Held at Ballymore Stadium on Sunday 9 February, the event provided a platform for Queensland’s rising rugby stars to display their skills on a competitive stage.

A dedicated and skilled athlete, Reese has been making waves in the rugby community, demonstrating strong leadership and exceptional gameplay. As a member of the Queensland Youth Academy of Sport Rugby Sevens program, she continues to refine her abilities at an elite level. Her outstanding performance in the recent tournament reflects her commitment to the sport and her bright future in rugby.

 

We congratulate Reese on her achievements and look forward to following her continued success!

 

Next Gen 7’s – Battle of the Borders 

 

Last Sunday, I participated in the annual Battle of the Borders Rugby 7’s competition held at Ballymore Stadium this year. I was privileged enough to be a captain alongside another teammate for my second year being in the team.

 

 The selection process looked a little different to last year for me, as I was forced to watch from the sidelines with a hand I had broken about a month before whilst playing Global Youth 7s in New Zealand. 

 

Luckily enough, my coach Luke put me into the team and as we began training, I continued my rehab hoping to be back ready in time to play for my state. The next few weeks consisted of A LOT of rehab running, and all my firsts back since being injured. We had a very short turnover period from trials to playing but we gelled together almost instantly. NSW flew in the Saturday night before and arrived on buses early Sunday morning, mirroring what we did last year as it was held in Sydney.

 

We had four games that day, and to kick it off we were all showed a power point of our attack and defence goals, team policies, and game plans but also photos of the teams that had come before us. Names like Charlottle Caslick (former Aussie 7’s captain who actually showed up to watch that day), Isabella Nasser (current Aussie 7’s captain) and Teagan Levi (Aussie 7’s player). All 3 girls plus so many more who are currently playing the highest level of 7’s for women right now off the back of the Olympics after coming through the same pathway. 

 

Fast-forward to the games. The first did not start off on a very good note. The second was a little more competitive, losing by only a try. Before the third, I got my hand re-strapped as I had sweated off all the other tape from the 30-degree heat. In the third game, we tied 19-19 and had to kick to win, but we cracked under the pressure and missed, and we could no longer win the series from there. 

 

The last game however was fuelled by dance parties and the frustration of losing and we came out and won 39-7. Meaning statistically if we had of kicked that conversation in the 3rd game, we would’ve won the series by for-and-against in the end. But realistically, the loss came down to a lot more than just that singular moment. I could spend weeks dwelling on that 2-point fact of how we could of, should of and would’ve won but that would be a waste of time because 7’s is a game of moments, and every moment could be the turning point. Unfortunately for us this year, we saved our best footy for last, but I am grateful that we got to finish the competition showcasing our full potential as a team and reaching the level of footy we knew we could play. 

 

This was definitely an experience for the books for me, and I have learnt so much that I am keen to take on board for my footy journey this year. 

 

- Reese Orcher, QLD U18’s Captain 

Representative Sport

Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to participate in representative sports at district, regional, and state levels for a variety of activities.

 

If you are interested in nominating for trial selections, please view the relevant information via the College App > Sport > Secondary/Primary > Representative Sport. 

 

All parents and students are encouraged to navigate this page, including the Representative Sport Overview, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the process.

 

The trial calendar is busy, and students are encouraged to pay careful attention to the Representative Sport page on the College App for trial notices. Nominations for all representative sport trials must be received before the respective deadlines.

Save the Dates

  • QGSSSA Swimming Championships
  • Date: Wednesday 5 March

  • Location: Sleeman Aquatic Centre

     

  • Britton Shield Swimming Carnival
  • Date: Friday 28 February

  • Location: Brisbane Boys College

     

  • Andrews Cup Swimming Competition
  • Date: Monday 10 March
  • Location: Sleeman Aquatic Centre

Andrews Cup and Britton Shield

Cross Country

Students in Years 2 to 6 are welcome to be a member of the Primary Cross-Country squad, which will train in preparation for the Interhouse Cross Country Carnival, and the Andrews Cup and Britton Shield Cross Country competitions.

 

We look forward to seeing as many students as possible join the squad.

 

Sign-On

All students must register via Parent Lounge to participate in the Cross-Country program.

  • Login to Parent Lounge
  • Go to 'Events and Payments'
  • Select 2025 SPORT | Andrews Cup Cross Country Sign-On or
  • Select 2025 SPORT | Britton Shield Cross Country Sign-On
  • Click 'Accept'