Sport 

Polding Cross Country Trials

We had three students compete in the Polding Cross Country Trials on Tuesday in Eastern Creek, Sydney. A massive congratulations to Isabel O’Connell who placed 6th, securing her position in the Polding side to compete in the State Cross Country Championships. Well done Isabel, a real superstar! 

Diocesan Gala Day Postponed 

Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council have made the difficult decision to postpone Gala Day due to the extreme weather conditions around the Diocese and field closures in Inverell.

The new date for Gala Day will be Friday 3rd September, 2021.

This does mean that we forfeit the opportunity to provide the pathway for the winning school based League team, but unfortunately with school athletics carnivals booked in, it is impossible to secure a date prior to the Independent and Catholic Schools Rugby League Knockout.  I know this will be a disappointment to some schools but we honestly tried our best to find a date.

All information should stay the same for September, however I will send out updated information closer to the date.

Thank you for your understanding.

Trial Athletics Carnival

Postponed until Wednesday 23/6/2021

• 11:15am - 2:30pm - Year 2 (Shot Put, Long Jump, 100m & 200m events)
• 11:30 - 12:30pm - 12/13 years & 11 years (100 & 200m events)
• 12:30 - 1:10pm - 10 years (100 & 200m events)
• 2:00 - 3:00pm - 8/9 years (100 & 200m events)

Wonder White Recycling Challenge

Calling all family and friends, we are asking you to collect any bread bags and any bread ties to bring to school for the Wonder White competition. As a school community we are hoping to collect 10 kilograms of the recyclable products which we will, in return, receive sporting equipment and go in the running for school playground equipment. There will be a collection site at each campus. Our school's Mini Vinnies group will be helping Mrs Clarke and Mrs Gippel lead this initiative. 

National Primary Games

From the expressions of interest, St Edward’s is entering 3 x Netball teams and an Under 10’s Football (soccer) side. Unfortunately we did not have enough students interested in making complete sides for the Under 10’s or Opens Rugby League sides.

IMPORTANT: If you returned an expression of interest note your child has been placed in a team with the number of students for this team meeting nomination requirements. If you withdraw your child the team may not be able to go ahead. Please be mindful of this as the nominations have already been placed and the school has been invoiced for these teams.

The festival will be held in Tamworth and our teams will compete against teams as far north as the Sunshine Coast and South to the ACT. The NPG values sportsmanship and inclusivity being the focus of the weekend. The Macquarie Bank Spirit of the Games Award will be presented to a team who best represents this attitude within each of the sports. Teams are representing St Edward’s and should demonstrate our wonderful sportsmanship and catholic values. 

When: 10th and 11th July, 2021

Costing: $18 Paid by 9th June (Cost includes NPG Commemorative merchandise, NPG Entry, Registration and Insurance)

Where:  Netball - Sports Dome, Football (soccer) - Gipps Street Fields

Dress code: Netball - Saturday netball uniform, Football (soccer) - St Edward’s Representative shirt (handed out to the students before the school holidays), St Edwards sports shorts and royal blue socks.

More information such as draws and any specific information will be either sent home to the students prior to the school holidays or emailed to the coach of each team..

Touch Football

St Ed's Nippers team played their last game of the season with all players receiving a medal which they were all very proud of. This was most of the teams first season and they all showed so much growth and improved tremendously over the season. Well done to all.

Congratulations to our Senior Boys team winning their Grand Final 7-4 against Westdale.

NB: The St Edward's Senior Girls will play their Grand Final at 4:30pm on Wednesday 16th June.

St Edward's Netball 2021

Just a reminder that there is NO netball this weekend and there is NO training this week for any teams.

The draw for Netball each week can be found on Tamworth Netball Assosiation Facebook page or on their websitehttp://tamworthna.nsw.netball.com.au/home.aspx

Basketball

This afternoons draw 10/6/2021

HOCKEY

Congratulations to Gabby Hunt and Martha Ferris have been chosen to represent Tamworth in hockey at the Kim Small shield to be held later this month. This is a big accomplishment for both girls. 

Taekwondo

Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council

The Armidale Diocesan Primary Sports Council is a body representative of the Catholic Education Office, Principals and Sports Coordinators from all Diocesan Primary Schools. The ADPSC offers a pathway for Armidale Diocesan students in most sports. If you would like to be kept up to date with all the Diocesan sport news, cancellations and updated last minute information, please like the ADPSC page on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/ArmidaleDiocesanPSC/

Sport Stories

We would love to share information about your child’s special achievements across all sporting areas, please email detailed information and a photograph if available to: 

the Sports Coordinator at nmcculloch@arm.catholic.edu.au