SPORTS
BULLETIN
St Mary’s Shines at the JSS Grand Finals
St Mary’s made a remarkable impact at this year’s JSS Grand Finals, with an impressive six teams qualifying - our highest number of appearances in recent years. Demonstrating exceptional talent, teamwork, and determination, our athletes brought home five premiership titles out of six grand final matches.
We are incredibly proud of every student who represented our College with pride, sportsmanship, and fierce competitiveness. Their commitment to excellence - often training before school, after school, and during lunch breaks - truly paid off.
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated sports teachers and coaches, whose tireless efforts and passion continue to inspire our teams to reach new heights.
Competition Highlights:
- Premier Division Champions – Boys Volleyball Player of the Final: Isaiah Kanagaratnam
- Division 1 Champions – Boys Soccer Player of the Final: Enzo Chigeza
- Division 1 Champions – Girls Soccer Player of the Final: Lewana Woolcott
- Division 1 Champions – Boys Basketball Player of the Final: Harvey McDonnell
Division 1 Champions – Boys AFL Player of the Final: Boston Demas
Congratulations to all our teams and individual award winners. Your hard work and dedication have made the entire St Mary’s community proud!
3x3 Cairns Basketball Gala Day
Last month, our Year 7 and 8 students proudly represented St Mary’s at the annual 3x3 Gala Day held at Cairns Basketball. Throughout the day, students demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, and College spirit.
A special shout-out goes to our Year 7 Boys’ Team, who finished as runners-up in their division - an incredible effort! Congratulations, boys!
Connecting Generations Through Stories
The Group A Justice & Service students have been interviewing residents at Edmonton Gardens Aged Care about their younger years. These interviews will be compiled into a booklet capturing the life stories of some of our local aged-care residents. This has been a fascinating activity for the students, and the residents have shared that they’ve really enjoyed it too.
St Mary’s Parkrun Takeover 2025
Get ready for our annual College Parkrun Takeover — a much-loved event where the St Mary’s community “takes over” the volunteer roster at Cairns Parkrun, while also participating in this free 5km community event!
If you would like to volunteer for various marshalling, scanning, and checkpoint roles, please email Clare Robertson or Andrea O'Grady.
Date: Saturday, 15 November (Week 6)
Location: Northern end of the Esplanade, opposite Guyala Café
Time: Meet at 6:45 am for a 7:00 am start
Dress: Please wear your school sports uniform
Parkrun is a free, international community event held every Saturday morning that encourages active living and positive social connection. As we approach the end of a busy year, this is an excellent opportunity to come together, stay active, and support our physical and mental well-being.
If you’d like to join in, you’re encouraged to sign up for a free Parkrun barcode, which can be scanned after each run to record your results and track your progress as part of the Parkrun community.
Register here: www.parkrun.com.au/register
(Please note: a barcode is not required to participate — everyone is welcome!)
Term 4 Sports Program Highlights
This term, we’re mixing things up with a fresh lineup of sports activities to keep everyone moving and motivated. Please take a moment to review the weekly schedule so you know what’s on and can come prepared—especially for swimming sessions!
Off-Site Activities
- Some sports will take place off-campus, with transportation provided via bus.
Swimming sessions will be held at Woree Pool, and students will walk to the venue.
What to Bring
To make the most of your sports sessions, don’t forget:
- A hat
- Sunscreen
- A water bottle
Appropriate swimwear for aquatic activities
Let’s make Term 4 an active, exciting, and team-spirited term!
SENIOR SPORTS PROGRAM
TUESDAY TERM 4 PLAN:
JUNIOR SPORTS PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY TERM 4 PLAN:
2025 Partnership Opportunity
If partnering with St Mary's is something you may consider, please take a moment to review the 2025 Sports Performance Program Partnership Perspective.
TCS and Peninsula
Peninsula School Sport Permission Booklet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16AG82Z5ZXwJqA6LQaTyf1M57-RHAeR3E/view?usp=sharing
Sports Grants
Emerging Athlete Pathways:
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/emerging-athlete-pathways?SQ_VARIATION_105374=0
Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund:
https://sesf.org.au/application/
External Club Notices
Redlynch Strikers United FC is excited to announce our Boys & Mixed Teams Football Trials as we prepare for the 2026 season!
Location: Brinsmead Fields (next to Freshwater Christian College)
Trial Times: 4:50 pm – 6:30 pm
Trial Dates & Teams:
- Monday, 10 November: Ages 11 & 12 (Born 2015 & 2014)
- Wednesday, 19 November: Ages 13 & 14 (Born 2013 & 2012)
- Monday, 24 November: Ages 15 & 16 (Born 2011 & 2010)
Who Should Attend:
- All current players looking to continue in 2026
- New players eager to join a passionate and supportive football community
What to Bring:
- Football boots and shin pads
- Water bottle
- Enthusiasm and a positive team spirit!
Spread the word and bring a friend! Let’s build a strong future in football together.
For more information, please get in touch with the Registrar via email at registrar@rsufc.com.au.
Share Your Success Stories With Us!
If your child has participated in a state-level event or higher, please reach out; we would love to share their story with our College community. Please email a short summary and a high-resolution photo to kmcpheesmi@cns.catholic.edu.au.
Mrs Kym McPhee Smith
Sport Operations Manager
