Sport

Womens' NRL Visit
On Thursday 11 February we were fortunate to have 3 Women's NRL players visit the College and run a clinic and Q and A with our female year 9/10 PASS students. The students had an opportunity to participate in a game of touch football and ask the girls about life as an elite sportswoman. The ladies spoke very well and were great ambassadors for the game. The women’s NRL players included Kirra Dibb (NZ Warriors, NSW and Australian representative), Simiani Taufa (Sydney Roosters, NSW, Australia representative), Tiana Penitanta (St George Dragons, NSW and Australian representative). Our students were lucky enough to receive a prize each for their efforts on the day. The students who participated included; Tomi Gavin, Charlotte Bridge, Isabella Bolsom, Claudia Kenniff, Gabrielle Higgins, Kim Tulabut, Mia Cuthbertson and Brooke Krsulja. A big thank you to Luke Taylor from the NRL Development for organising visit.
2021 Swimming Carnival
On Wednesday 19 February our College swimming carnival was held at Manilla pool. This was the second year that we have transferrerd to Manilla and the pool was in top condition for the carnival. The local students, early swimmers and staff did a great job in setting up the equipment for the day. There was some great racing throughout the day; the relays were again a highlight. The Giant Ball relay and year 12 Pool Noodle was a lot of fun. The fancy dress theme for year 12 this year was dynamic duos and there were some great costumes. There was a great atmosphere and wonderful school spirit throughout the day.
Thank you to the Vinnies, Environmental students and Mr Nichols who ran the bbq. Thank you to the staff who were House Patrons and did so much work to support our swimmers on the day and in the lead up to the carnival.
The House Patrons include:
- Chisholm - Mr Damian Kenniff
- Dominic - Mrs Lauren Ryan
- Edmund Rice - Mrs Rebecca Hannan
- Mackillop - Mrs Tanya Laird
Our House Captains who did a great job included;
Chisholm - Clint Aitken and Phoebe Porter
Dominic - Blake Parker and Chloe Shanley
Edmund Rice - Nathan Summers and Olivia Whittemore
Mackillop - Jake Larkham and Sienna O’Mally
The Diocesan Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday 11 March 2021 at Gunnedah Pool.
Congratulations to the following students who were swimming Age Champions:
Girls
12 yrs - Zali Kapeller
13 yrs - Elouise McCann
14 yrs - Lauren Barnes
15 yrs - Olivia U'Ren
16 yrs - Hallie Berton
17 yrs - Ella Mitchell
Boys
12 yrs - Joshua Roach
13 yrs - Isaac Edgar
14 yrs - Joshua Beard
15 yrs - Lawson Thompson
16 yrs - Oscar Krogh
17 yrs - Will George
Final house results were:
1st - Edmund Rice 786
2nd - Chisholm 531
3rd - Dominic 490
4th - Mackillop 414
Mr Brad Mitchell - Sport Coordinator