SPORT
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walcha
Athletics Carnival
Late last week, the school athletics carnival came to a successful close with the running of the high jump. Following its completion, we are pleased to congratulate all the students who achieved a place in their respective events. A very special mention must go to Thibaud, who broke the Junior Boys High Jump School Record by an incredible 13cm with a massive jump of 1.24m!
Once again, congratulations to the Oxley (Blue) House on their overall victory at the athletics carnival last Wednesday and Friday—all Blue team members should feel a great sense of pride in their achievements. Following a final review of the results, we are also thrilled to announce that 24 students have officially qualified to represent St Patrick's Primary at the Armidale Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival in Tamworth on the 5th of August.
Congratulations to the following students who will be representing St Patrick's Primary: Benji, Shaun, Rebee, Josie, Airlee, Phoebe, Lucy, Will, Harriet, Audrey, Mila, Eve, Archer, Oscar, Levi, Archie, Mckenzie, Harper, Jack P, Angus, Harry M, Harry K, Tallulah and Thibaud.
High Jump from the School Athletics Carnival
Late last week, the school athletics carnival came to a successful close with the running of the high jump. Following its completion, we are pleased to congratulate the following students who achieved a place in this event.
| Senior Girls | 1st- Josie W 2nd- Hannah M 3rd- Florence D |
| Senior Boys | 1st- Benji P 2nd- Rebee W 3rd- Hugh W |
| 11 Years Girls | 1st- Lucy R 2nd- Phoebe G 3rd- Airlee T |
| 11 Years Boys | 1st- Will L 2nd- Lachlan P Equal 3rd- Isaac O Equal 3rd- Isaac O |
| Junior Girls | 1st- Harriet L 2nd- Eve Y 3rd- Audrey C |
| Junior Boys | 1st- Thibaud F 2nd- Levi W 3rd- Nate G |
| Juvenile Girls | 1st- Tessa F Equal 2nd- Poppy B Equal 2nd- Ava B |
| Juvenile Boys | 1st- Finn O 2nd- Jack M Equal 3rd- Patrick M Equal 3rd- Dusty G
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Polding Cross Country Trials
Best wishes to Archie and Josie as they prepare to represent Armidale Catholic Schools at the Polding Cross Country Trials. This event will take place in Sydney on Wednesday, 24th June, where they will compete against the leading cross country runners from across the northern region of the state.
2026 SPORTS DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Wednesday 24th June- Polding Cross Country Trials at Sydney
St Patrick's Primary Sports Handbook
St Patrick's now has an official sports handbook, which has recently been updated following our school swimming carnival. Additionally, the handbook has now been revised to include the new records set by Josie, Lucy, Phoebe and Thibaud at our recent athletics carnival. This book is designed to give all members of our school community a clearer understanding of when our various sporting carnivals are conducted. It also outlines the processes and qualifying times required for students wishing to represent our school at Diocesan sporting events, alongside an explanation of the representative sporting pathways your child can undertake in their respective sports.