The Huddle
Mia Makes a Splash: Heading to Nationals!
An incredible congratulations goes out to Year 4 student Mia Li for her phenomenal performance at the NSW PSSA Swimming Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on April 28!
Mia showcased outstanding skill and determination in the pool, swimming her way to the podium in two highly competitive events:
- Silver Medal – 50m Breaststroke
- Bronze Medal – 200m Individual Medley
Thanks to these stellar results, Mia has officially qualified for the NSW State Team. She will be packing her goggles and representing our state at the Australian Primary Schools Swimming Championships in Melbourne on November 29.
Making the state team is a massive achievement that requires countless hours of early morning training, dedication, and grit. Our entire school community is incredibly proud of Mia's hard work, and we can’t wait to cheer her on as she takes on the best young swimmers in the country.
Go Mia! We are all behind you!
Tim Doyle
Junior School Sports Coordinator
Lola Joffee Australian Softball Team
Lola Joffee has achieved an incredible milestone, recently being named in the Australian Under 15 Softball team.
Lola’s selection is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and outstanding performances on the field. She will now have the honour of representing Australia at the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in American Samoa in late July where she will face New Zealand and American Samoa.
Congratulations Lola on this outstanding accomplishment. We are all extremely proud of you and wish you every success as you prepare to represent Australia on the international stage!
Brigitte Athas
Acting Deputy Director of Sport
Brooklyn Beck qualifies for NSW Gymnastics Team
Brooklyn competed at the Gymnastics State Championships over the weekend and officially qualified for the NSW team.
After placing 5th overall in State Trial 2, her combined scores from the trials and the championships secured her place on the team. She will now represent NSW as part of the Level 9 team at The Border Challenge in Queensland this June.
This is an incredible achievement, and a true reflection of all the hard work, dedication, and determination Brooklyn has shown in her Gymnastics.
Congratulations Brooklyn we are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see you shine in Queensland!
Brigitte Athas
Acting Deputy Director of Sport
Giselle Tapfield NSW All Schools Swimming Champion
Giselle Tapfield had a full program of events at the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships where she swam a number of personal bests. Giselle finished with two gold medals in the Freestyle and Backstroke and has been selected to represent NSW at the School Sport Australia Championships. She plans to compete in the upcoming Commonwealth Games Trials which will be a great experience for her.
We are thrilled to announce Giselle has been named in the NSW State Pathways Squad and she will be invited to participate in State camps and training squads with other elite athletes. Congratulations to Giselle on her amazing performances at All Schools and congratulations to her coach Mark Wieland from our own Tivoli Swim School on his preparation of Giselle.
Kath Sambell OLY
Director of Sport
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Badminton
Badminton continues to thrive in the Senior School with our girls attending the Badminton Academy on a Friday afternoon. Kambala has almost taken over the facility at Badminton Worx with ten courts in action! On Saturday morning we have a group of girls who come back for match practice and the laughter and buzz among the playing group is always great to hear.
The girls enjoy playing against each other in a more social context than when they compete in the IGSA competition. We continue to see improvement in their skills, and it has been great to hear a number of girls are now playing tournaments outside of school. The players are looking forward to playing in the Term 3 St Catherine’s Invitational competition on a Wednesday evening.
Kath Sambell OLY
Director of Sport
Respect at Netball
Last Saturday, all netball teams were encouraged to wear a purple ribbon in their hair as a visible reminder that all players, coaches, officials and spectators deserve respect at netball.
This initiative highlights the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment both on and off the court. Respect and sportsmanship go hand in hand, and together they help ensure that netball remains an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Whether it is encouraging teammates, thanking umpires, supporting coaches or cheering positively from the sidelines, every action contributes to the culture of our game. As role models for our young athletes, it is important that we continue to demonstrate fairness, kindness and respect at all times.
Thank you to all players, families and supporters who continue to promote positive behaviour and uphold the values of teamwork, respect and good sportswoman ship throughout the season.
Brigitte Athas
Acting Deputy Director of Sport
IPSHA Netball
This year, we have a record number of Junior School teams participating in the IPSHA Netball competition, which has been fantastic to see. We have been training together each Friday at the Moore Park courts, and having all teams train at the same time has worked really well. The girls have been focused, enthusiastic, and highly engaged throughout their training sessions.
On Saturdays, the teams have been performing well and showing noticeable improvement each week. We look forward to seeing each player continue to develop and grow in confidence as the competition progresses.
Saturday Sport - Basketball
Kambala 1 win in a buzzer beater
In basketball, Kambala 1 has claimed their third straight win as they faced a tough Tara outfit in Round 3. After giving up an early lead, they fought their way back to win by two points. Every player contributed by stepping up in key moments, before Olive Meggitt sealed the win in dramatic fashion with a rebound shot as the buzzer sounded. The shot and subsequent win brought players, parents and spectators together in celebration, capping off a hard-fought and memorable match.
In a friendly match between Kambala 3 and Kambala 4, Kambala 3 secured a 12-point win in a competitive and enjoyable contest at Sydney University. Both teams displayed effort and determination throughout the game, in addition to their evident energy and enthusiasm. Great work girls!
Round 4 Soccer
Despite having low availability across our soccer teams due to the Year 9 camp, all teams displayed great determination and teamwork. With two fill-ins and no substitutes, Kambala 3 competed strongly and earned a well-deserved 1–1 draw against SCEGGS.
Kambala 2 displayed great effort, particularly in the second half, however they were beaten by a stronger Monte Sant’ Angelo side. Kambala 1 played their best match of the term against MLC. Although they didn’t win, every player displayed moments of great skill and composure, resulting in many impressive passages of play. Overall, each game was an amazing watch as girls competed with resilience, tenacity and sportswoman ship.
Eliza Vale
Sports Administrator
If your daughter has any sporting achievements, you would like recognised in the Solstice, we would love to hear about them! Please email brigitte_athas@kambala.nsw.edu.au