From the Sports Corner
In the sporting world of St. Michael’s, the past fortnight has been extremely busy. Last Friday, 10th of March, students in Grades 3 – 6 competed in the annual school Cross Country at Willandra. This was the first time we have held this carnival at Willandra in over 3 years. We were blessed with perfect weather for the carnival.
The day started with the course walk, with many students both excited and nervous as they were able to see the course firsthand and the challenges it presented. As the races got underway the house pride and enthusiasm were evident. There were lots of house chants and students cheered the runners as they started as well as when they crossed the finish line. The positive behaviour and enthusiasm of all students was commented on by both teachers and parents over the course of the day.
A big thank you to the parents and teachers who put in so much effort on the day making it the best carnival I have been involved in. The students are also congratulated for their efforts and behaviour over the day.
The top 3 runners in each age group will progress to the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival, which is to be held at Willandra on Tuesday, 2nd May.
As reported in our Week 6 newsletter, a number of students trialled for Wollongong representative teams in Hockey, League, Netball and Soccer.
On Friday 3 March, Year six students, Elise Campbell, Brooklyn Horwood and Olivia Seymour-Munn, travelled to Berkeley to participate in the Wollongong Diocesan Netball Trials. The trials were very well organised and conducted in a fair and encouraging manner.
The girls were each allocated to a trial team and played 3 games in their nominated positions. They played alongside and against some very talented netballers from across the Diocese. Following the five rounds of trial games, 18 of the 42 players were selected for the possibles and probables games. Elise, Brooklyn and Olivia each progressed to this stage and delivered impressive performances on the court, despite being very nervous.
At the conclusion of the final round, a team of 10 players was announced. All three girls were named in the Diocesan team, making St Michael’s the most successful school at the trials! It was so wonderful to see the girls rewarded for their dedication to netball and they should be very proud of themselves and their achievements.
Elise, Brooklyn and Olivia, will now compete in the MacKillop Netball trials in Canberra on Friday 5 May. We wish the girls the best of luck.
On Wednesday 8 March, Indie Aldridge, Zane Farrugia, Brayden Luxford and Orville Sakar, of Year 6, participated in the Wollongong Primary Football Trials at Unanderra Park. The conditions were quite hot, however, students brushed this aside and put in their best effort, displaying their skills through drills and games. This is a popular and competitive event with many students nominating, including 65 boys and 45 girls vying for squads of just 12 players. It is an absolute testament to these students who all play a high level of football in our region.
Congratulations to Brayden, for his selection in the boys squad. Brayden will now represent the Wollongong Diocese team in the NSW MacKillop Trials to be staged in Goulburn on Friday 26 May.
Oliver Atfield, Tyson Crowley and Cooper Green, of Year 6, and Seth Knight, Rory Megahey and Laykn Towns, of Year 5, participated in the 11's & 12's Rugby League trial and team selections. The weather conditions and grounds were in perfect condition and the level of talent, participation and energy of the students was at an impressive level.
Over 50 talented league players in the Wollongong Diocese attended the trials, playing 3 matches throughout the day. The boys enjoyed playing against other talented competitors and impressed selectors, with Cooper and Tyson chosen for the 12 boys team and Laykn selected in the 11’s team. Cooper, Tyson and Lakyn will represent in the NSW MacKillop trials to be staged in Canberra on Friday 5 May.
Abigail Doyle, from Grade 6, travelled to Macarthur Hockey Fields at Narellan on Friday 3 March to participate in the Wollongong Primary Hockey trials. This trial was used to identify individual students who are best suited to take part in the Mackillop Hockey Trials. Abigail had a great time at the trials and was put through skills and drills under the watchful eye of a 3 time Olympic hockey player, Casey Sablowski. Abigail enjoyed this fabulous opportunity improving her skills with the help of Casey.
On Tuesday 7 March, Mila Bozikiov, Abigail Doyle, Ava Edwards, Morten Ellerington, Havanah Flugler, Mason Fulop, Sachin and Yuin Hill, Kate McIntosh, Hanvana Miglioncio, Grace Riepsamen, Maddalin Russell, Grace Seller, Olivia Seymour Munn, Taylah Webb, Sophie, Jack and Thomas Webber travelled to Corrimal Pool to participate in the South Region Swimming Carnival. It was an early day for swimmers as they had to be at the pool for 9am.
Well done to all swimmers for their superb efforts and thank you to Mrs Baran for organising the students at the carnival.
Special mention to Sophie Webber on her qualification to represent at the Diocesan Swimming Trial Carnival at Corrimal Pool on 13 March. Well done to Sophie for the tremendous efforts in swimming the 9 Year Girls 50m Freestyle and Junior girls 200m Medley.
Upcoming Events;
Monday 8 May - AFL Gala Day (Yr 3 and 4)
Friday 9 June – Whole School Athletics Carnival
Friday 16 June – Paul Kelly Cup (Selected Yr 5 and 6 students)
Tuesday 20 June – South Coast Netball Gala Day (Selected students)
If you have any questions about sport or events coming up, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Mr. Andrew Allmark
Sports Co-ordinator
Saints Netball Club Nowra are looking for players aged 6 years upwards. Boys or girls any level welcomed. Active Kids vouchers accepted. Contact: NowraSaintsPresident@gmail.com or Angela on 0404727157.
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