Around the Grounds
Diocesan Swimming Carnival
On Friday 24th February, the Armidale Diocesan Primary Swimming Carnival was held at Gunnedah pool. Two hundred and ninety children from the Catholic Primary Schools around our area competed at the carnival. We had many children break their personal best times, big smiles and fantastic sportsmanship throughout the day.
We had a few students break the Armidale Diocesan Swimming records:
St Xavier's Gunnedah Senior Girls relay team (Molly Ramien, Matilda Denovan, Eugenie Goddard & Alexis Whitton) 2:13.39; the previous record was 2:21.73
Alexis Whitton broke the 12 yrs 50m Freestyle with 30.54; the previous record was 31.03
Josh Spinks broke the 11 yrs 50m Butterfly with 35.04; the previous record was 35.97
Alexis Whitton broke 12 yrs girls 50m Backstroke with 36.74; the previous time was 37.47
2023 Champion & Runners Up
Junior Boy Champion: Alex Bijens (St Nicholas Tamworth)
Junior Boy Runner-up: Edward Carolan (St Joseph's Wee Waa) & Cooper Tongs (St Edward's Tamworth
Junior Girls Champion: Isabella Harding-Brown (St Nicholas Tamworth)
Junior Girls Runner-Up: Sophie Wait (St Joseph's Tenterfield)
11 years Boy Champion: Josh Spinks (St Xavier's Gunnedah)
11 years Boy Runner-up: Thomas McDougall (St Nicholas Tamworth)
11 years Girls Champion: Molly Ramien (St Xavier's Gunnedah)
11 years Girls Runner-up: Klara Bunnemeyer (St Nicholas Tamworth)
Senior Boy Champion: Eddie Lowick (St Francis Xavier's Narrabri)
Senior Boy Runner-up: Ollie Lyle (St Xavier's Gunnedah)
Senior Girls Champion: Alexis Whitton (St Xavier's Gunnedah)
Senior Girls Runner-up: Matilda Denovan (St Xavier's Gunnedah)
Carnivals like this don't just happen without a village of helpers. A special mention to;
St Xavier’s Gunnedah for hosting the carnival, especially the support from Katie Goddard and Leanne Herden.
Gunnedah Swimming Club for their organisation and support with the timekeeping and setting up for the day. As well as Tamworth and Narrabri Swim Club for their assistance with timing.
St Mary’s College Gunnedah and Bean about Coffee for keeping us all fed and hydrated.
All Primary School Sport Coordinators for running your school carnivals so efficiently and nominating the students to participate today.
Our Officials: Alban Brunnemeyer, Brian Coombes, Lisa Steele, Louise Whitton and Fiona Knapman and the amazing team of women on the recording table.
Students who placed first, second, or third in each individual event and first or second in the relay event will now head to Sydney Aquatic Centre in Homebush to compete in the NSWCPS Swimming Championships later this term.
Heidi Hardaker
ADPSC
Congratulations to the following St Xavier's swimmers who have qualified for the NSWCPS Swimming Championships:
Alexis Whitton, Molly Ramien, Tilly Denovan, Josh Spinks, Millie Lyle, Belle Nichols, Matilda Ramien, Lewis Mainey, Max Smith, Wyatt Shorter, Hannah Akinyemi, Eugenie Goddard, Ollie Lyle, Audrey Walshe, Liam Smith, Darcy Mainey, Rafe Denovan, John Sheedy.
Winter Trials
This Friday, eighteen Year 6 students will travel to Tamworth to participate in the Diocesan Winter Trials for netball, soccer and rugby league. We wish them all the best.
Cross Country
The Primary Cross Country will be held on Thursday 6 April at the Soccer Fields and ending at the school.
The Infants Cross Country will be held on Wednesday 5 April at Kitchener Oval.
Golf, AFL, Diving and Softball Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest are now open for the following sports:
Golf (Boys & Girls)
AFL (Boys & Girls)
Diving (Boys & Girls)
Softball (Boys & Girls)
Expressions of interest forms are to be completed by the parents/guardians of the child wishing to nominate.
Expression of interest (Golf, Softball, AFL & Diving)
As these sports historically have had limited nominations, we do not host trials for these sports. All expressions of interest are gathered, and then information is directed to parents and schools when EOIs are completed.