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Historic GSV Premier Netball Champions 

For the first time in our School's history, our GSV Premier Netball team are the official GSV Premiers!  

Last Friday night, a vocal St Catherine’s crowd showed up to support the girls in an epic showdown against Star of the Sea College. 

The match was everything a Grand Final should be; intense, physical, and highly pressured. Our girls stunned Star early with an eight-goal run and were able to protect their lead for much of the game.  

Our historic success came down to composure under pressure, unshakeable teamwork, and courageous defence. A massive thank you to everyone who came out to support the girls, and the highest praise to our historic champions. We are very proud!

Our STC Club divisions wrapped up their seasons with remarkable campaigns, showing heart, resilience and skill across the board.  

Congratulations to our Grand Finalists: 

• Junior+ Division One, STC Flames: Premiers. Won 26 – 22 
• Junior+ Division Two, STC Suns: Runners-Up. Lost 32 – 33 (going down in a thriller!)

Mr Jake Hederics 

Head of Netball

Representative honours and individual achievements

Term 2 has been an outstanding period of achievement for St Catherine’s students, both within GSV competition and across representative pathways at State and National level. Students earned selection and achieved success across a diverse range of sports, including Rowing, Water Polo, Athletics, AFL, Hockey, Softball, Netball, Swimming, Figure Skating, Gymnastics and Equestrian.

Among the many highlights this term was our Junior Football Team qualifying for Finals for the first time in GSV history, our Senior Softball Team being crowned SSAV Champions, defeating Haileybury in the final, and our Cross Country team securing an impressive third-place finish in Division Two.  Our Senior Football Team were victorious in the annual Heyington-Hungtingtower Shield against Lauriston for the first time in a number of years, while our Senior Hockey Team also enjoyed a strong campaign, qualifying for the finals before narrowly going down to Mentone Girls’ Grammar.

We proudly acknowledge the following student achievements:

Emma P (Year 12) was selected in the Australian Junior Rowing Team and will compete in the Women’s Pair at the World Rowing U19 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from 6–9 August.

Indi P (Year 7) was selected in the Victorian Under 13 State Water Polo Team.

Isabella F (Year 9) represented Victoria at the Australian Athletics Junior Track and Field Championships, winning gold in the 4x100m relay in a championship record and personal best time of 46.20 seconds. She also claimed bronze in the 4x200m relay with a personal best time of 1:39.1, reached the 200m final to finish eighth in 25.14 seconds, and placed 13th in the Triple Jump with a personal best distance of 10.81m.

Belle PT (Year 11) and Alex A (Year 12) were selected in the Victorian Pathways Rowing State Team, competing in the Women’s Eight.

Ally M (Year 8) and Minnie CdC (Year 8) were selected in the Victorian Under 14 AFL Team.

Camille B (Year 12) was selected in the GSV Representative Netball Team for the fourth consecutive year.

Violetta C (Year 12) was selected in both the GSV Softball Team, where she was appointed Softball Captain, and the GSV Hockey Team. She was also selected in the Victorian Under 18 Hockey Team.

Ingrid T (Year 7) competed at Winter Skate 2026, one of Melbourne’s premier figure skating competitions, and placed first in her division.

Vera Z (Year 11) was selected in both the State Marlins Swim Squad and the GSV Representative Swimming Team.

Charlotte R (Year 10) achieved back-to-back STC Fastest Lap of the Tan titles. She placed sixth overall in her division at the GSV Cross Country Preliminary Carnival and followed this with an outstanding third-place finish at the Division Championships.

Emma H (Year 9) finished 10th at the GSV Cross Country Preliminary Carnival and improved to fourth place at the Division Championships.

Clementine W (Year 8) competed at the Equestrian Interschools State Championships, finishing second overall. This result secured her selection in the Victorian Team for the Australian Championships to be held in September.

Alexi K (Year 8) was a member of the team crowned 2026 Victorian State Team Champions at the Junior/Developing International level. As part of the national pathway program, she will also attend training sessions at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Imogen B (Year 8) competed in the Athletics Championships in Brisbane and in the Netball Victoria State Titles Championship. She also received Best Player on Court at the GSV Premier League Grand Final. 

Congratulations to all students on their dedication, commitment and outstanding achievements. We look forward to following their continued success throughout the remainder of the year.

Mr Scott Dacy

Acting Head of Sport & VCE Physical Education Teacher