Sport News

2026 Cross Country Carnival Results 

Well done, St Michael’s, on your amazing efforts and sportsmanship at our Cross Country Carnival.

Congratulations to all the students for a fantastic day filled with smiles, fun, and sportsmanship.

We are especially proud of our Senior students, who cheered, celebrated, and ran in support of our little learners.

Thanks to Miss Martin for a well-organised carnival and to all our Staff/Parent/Carer helpers for ensuring the event ran smoothly.

Congratulations to our Age Champions and the students selected for the Diocesean team

Overall results for the day: 

Age Champions 

Winning House- MACKILLOP - 57 Points / PENOLA - 56 Points

Dioceasan team for Barraba- Friday, 22nd May 2026

Stella, Eadie, Cora-Jane, Piper, Cydi, Caleb, Rowan, Chase, Jackson, Max C, Mason, Oliver H, Alex, Jack G, Kahlani, Maisy, Thea, Poppy, Joseph, Miller, Evie, Sophie, Alexis, Aubree, Arianah, Alice, Georgia, Makayla and Alice.

Success at NSWPSSA for Arthur

Congratulations to Arthur on your amazing effort. Not only did you win the GOLD in the 50m Breaststroke Junior Boy Multi Class but set a NSW State Record and smashed your PB.  Off to Nationals in November

Well done Arthur, you should be very proud!! 

Polding - Winter Trials

We congratulate the following students and wish them well at Polding Winter Trials in Bathurst this Friday, 1st May 2026. 

# Alice & Georgia - Hockey

# Joe - Soccer

Good luck kids, we hope you have a successful and fun day!

Nathan Lyon - Australian Cricketer Visit to Manilla

We are super excited to announce that Nathan Lyon, Australian cricketer, will be visiting St Michael’s on Tuesday, 19th May 2026, to meet and talk to our students.

Nathan is also hosting a Free event for kids aged 5-17 years on Monday, 18th May 2026 from 3pm - 7pm at Chaffey Park Manilla.

Register ASAP

https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/361b8d

This is a great opportunity for all children not just cricket kids. 

Details of a paid ticketed event from 7.30pm- 9.30pm coming soon!

Nathan Lyon is bringing to Manilla a unique collaboration that bridges elite sport and leadership development on May 18th-19th, 2026.

In partnership with his leadership mentor, David Stewart, Nathan is delivering the “Have You Got What It Takes?” Emerging Leaders Summit — a high‑impact leadership experience designed specifically for students and emerging young leaders.

This session draws directly from Nathan’s professional sporting career and explores the real-world connection between leadership, performance, and personal discipline. With David Stewart — a 35‑year veteran in leadership development - facilitating, students gain practical tools they can apply immediately in school, sport, and life.

Students will leave with:

• A clear framework for handling pressure - in exams, sport, and everyday challenges
• Practical tools for building consistency, discipline, and personal standards
• Nathan Lyon’s personal lessons on preparation, resilience, and leadership
• A complimentary Personal Leadership Playbook (co‑developed by Nathan and David)
• Their own Leadership Action Plan - a simple, personal commitment to future behaviour
• The opportunity to ask questions directly to Nathan and David

This is an intentionally small event and priced at $67 per student (including lunch and leadership book).

There will be an opportunity for photos and autographs with Nathan Lyon at the events.

ACS Primary Rugby Union Trials & Gary McSweeney Cup

Friday 29th of May 2026 - Tamworth. 

Schools are invited to send students (boys and girls) of a proficient skill level to the Diocesan Rugby Union Trials and Gary McSweeney Cup in Tamworth on Friday, 29th of May 2026. A Diocesan team will be chosen to represent the Armidale Diocese at the NSWCPS Rugby Union Championships in Forbes on Sunday, 28th and Monday 29th of June, 2026.

It is a school-based competition. It is open to any 11-year-old or 12-year-old student. It is a 10-a-side competition. Smaller schools will be combined to create a full team. Nominations are due by Monday 25th May 2026.

A note will be forwarded home to students to nominate.

2026 Sport Nomination - Girls Rugby League, Girl's Rugby 7's, Boys Netball, Golf, AFL, Softball and Diving.

Girl's Rugby League, Girl's Rugby 7's, Boys Netball, Golf, AFL, Softball and Diving do not have trial dates for the Armidale Diocese due to the lack of numbers. Students must display exceptional skills in the chosen sport prior to applying. Applications must be approved by your School Sport Coordinator prior to applying.

Any students interested, please contact school.