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Calrossy Colour Run 

Hi Calrossy Parents and Students, 

Calrossy P and F Colour RUN is all about Fun! 

On Friday 18th March there will be a huge colourful mess and will be undoubtably one of the most exciting days on our school’s 2022 calendar for everyone. This is a day for the kids, staff and community to celebrate, have some fun and cheer each other on as they run, walk or crawl around one of the most colourful courses Calrossy has ever seen!.

Over the coming days all students from Prep to Year 12 will be bringing home an information pamphlet with details of the amazing prizes that are available from our Colour Run Day with everyone who raises over $10.00 receiving a prize. 

Why are the P and F doing this?

All funds raised from our Colour Run Day and 9 and Dine Golf Event later in the year will be used to purchase permanent shade shelters to be installed across our School. These areas for improvement have been identified by Staff to ensure we can assist with maximum access to shade for everyone across Calrossy. One option we are considering are 6m x 4m shelters that can be easily constructed. We have started discussions on your behalf with the Executive of Calrossy and we will share more information as details come to hand. 

To find out more information about the Colour Run: 

- Check out the Colour Run HUB PAGE for everyone to keep up to date.

- When registering your child use either the QR Code or go to the School Fun Run Website please Select –Calrossy Anglican School -YEAR GROUP ( Junior School is set out Prep – Year 6 and Secondary is set out by English Class) – HOUSE as this is a whole school event there are points available to build on house spirit along the way.

- We are really excited to announce our Colourful Day will also be a Mufti Clothes day with the students asked to wear white tee shirts with more details to come.

Thank you on behalf of everyone involved with the P and F for your support of our Colour Run that is all about bringing people together and putting the FUN in FUNdraising. 

Russell Ison

President

Calrossy P and F

Mitch Watts (Class of 2020) selected in NSW Waratahs Under 20's .

Congratulations to Mitchell Watts (2020) on his selection in the NSW Waratahs Under 20's team who will be taking to the field to play against the ACT Brumbies on Saturday, February 19. Mitchell is studying Commerce at the University of New South Wales and was last year a recipient of the St Hillers Scholarship, that is in conjunction with Randwick Rugby Club.

Head Coach of Calrossy Rugby, Conrad Starr said that Mitch is a fine example of a young person who is committed to working hard on and off the field. "Even while at school Mitch was always training hard in the gym and on his aerobic fitness while keeping up with his studies and achieving an ATAR in the 90s. It's no surprise to me that Mitch is continuing to excel after school with his rugby and his University studies. Whilst at Calrossy, Mitch had to deal with COVID challenges and he didn’t let this disruption change his focus. Mitch spent a great deal of time training on Goldsworthy Oval and in the School gym.  I know all of the younger players here in our program will get a boost to see Mitch representing his State at a senior level as we prepare for the 2022 season."

The Calrossy Rugby program is the largest participation sport for girls and boys and we play in the North West Schools competition and have our students accessing representative opportunities through the HRIS pathways with many also representing Central North through the regional pathways. Calrossy has had recent success in the North West competition with Mitchell being part of the championship team in 2019 where the grand final was played under lights at Scully Park. In 2020 the First XV team were runners up and our Opens Girls team won the title in 2020.

When we spoke with Mitch he said "Last year I played with the Randwick Rugby 1st Colts after, being part of the Rohrig Elite Development Program, I was then selected into the Gen Blue academy for an 8 week training block. Then I received a call to say I was selected in the 2022, NSW Under 20s Waratahs team. I have been selected at number 5 and can play number 6 as well. I am really loooking forward to playing the Brumbies on the 19th February and my goal now is to be selected in the Junior Wallabies train on squad and have the opportunity to play in the Oceania under 20's Championships against teams from New Zealand, Japan and Fiji.  I really appreciate the support from UNSW because at times there are clashes between my rugby and university commitments. I am really enjoying the way things are happening at present and have a good balance so I can keep doing my best.  

Mitch's game is scheduled to be streamed on ClutchTV nswrugbytv.com.au for anyone who would like to show your support. The Calrossy Community will be all cheering and looking forward to seeing NSW take it up to the ACT and wish you all the best for the season ahead. 

Since  speaking with Mitch he has been added to the squad who will attend the Junior Wallabies Camp in Canberra later this month. Congratulations Mitch!