From the Sports Corner
CRICKET GALA DAY
On Thursday 12 October, 16 boys from Year 5 and 6 formed two teams to represent our school at a Cricket Gala Day in Wollongong.
As temperatures began to nudge 35 degrees celsius, students were amazing to withstand the heat. Both teams were victorious in four of their six games and received several commendations on their positive attitude and behavior. All students had a fantastic day, played in the spirit of the game and were respectful to the other teams and the umpires.
Thank you to all parents who supported and cheered for our teams and assisted in transporting students to Wollongong. Special mention to Ms Cook for supervising students, and to parents, Lisa Webber and Rachel Davidge-Hill for assisting.
INTERSCHOOL EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
During the school holidays, Torah Winchester (2B), Charlotte McMillan (2W) and Savannah McMillan (4B) represented our school at the Interschool Equestrian Championships.
The three-day carnival was held from Friday 29 September to Sunday 1 October, with the girls thoroughly enjoying participating in a variety of events including Hacking, Pairs, Canter, Sporting and Leading.
Torah competed in Hacking, Pairs, Canter and Sporting over 3 days of competition, achieving fantastic individual event results to be awarded the Champion Rider for the Year 2 group.
Savannah and Charlotte attended the Saturday events of Hacking, Leading, Tri Canter, Pairs and Trotting, and finished with outstanding results to place in several events within their divisions.
Congratulations to Torah, Savannah and Charlotte for these amazing achievements!
2024 DIOCESE SPORT NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Nominations are now open for students in Years 4 and 5 wishing to trial for a Wollongong Diocesan team for 2024. Students are required to be experienced players and extremely talented in their chosen sport.
If students are successful during these trials, they have the opportunity to represent the Diocese of Wollongong at the MacKillop Trials, with the possibility to progress to State Representative level.
We are limited in the number of students we are able to select for each sport, and advise that students must meet the criteria set by the Diocese. Children may be unsuccessful in their nomination due to experience, skills or not meeting the selection criteria. All students who have nominated for a sport will be informed of the outcome closer to the trial date. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Allmark.
Please find the links below to nominate your child;
- Basketball and Tennis:
Please click here to complete the nomination form. Nominations for these sports are due by Monday 23 October. No late submissions will be accepted.
- AFL, Cricket, Rugby League, Netball, Hockey, Softball, Football (Soccer), Rugby Union and Touch Football:
Please click here to complete the nomination form. Nominations for these sports are due by the Monday 17 November. No late submissions will be accepted.
SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL
It is the time of year again, as St. Michael’s prepares for the Annual Swimming Carnival to be held at Bomaderry Pool on Friday 24th November 2023.
In previous years, we have held a twilight carnival for competitive swimmers only. This year we are trialling a Swimming Carnival for all students in Years 2 to 6.
The swimming carnival will be held in two parts.
Part 1 is a Competitive Swimming Carnival for students wishing to trial for selection to compete at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival.
Part 2 is a Non-Competitive Swimming Carnival.
The Competitive Swimming will commence at 8:30am. Students competing in this event will need to organise their own transport to the pool. Th Competitive Carnival is for strong swimmers who are would like to represent the school at the Diocesan Swimming Carnival in 2023.
A key requirement to enter the Competitive Swimming Carnival is for swimmers to be current squad swimmers and received formal and ongoing swimming lessons. All swimmers must be able to swim 50m unaided. If you wish to enter your child in the Competitive Carnival you must fill out the following form by Friday 17th November. Competitive Swimming Carnival entry form
The Non-Competitive Swimming Carnival will be conducted at the conclusion of the Competitive Carnival. Students in this event will arrive at school as normal. Buses will transport students to and from Bomaderry pool for the Year 2-6 Non-Competitive Carnival. All Year 2-6 students will attend this event.
There will be no formal races, with ribbons issued. Students will be given the opportunity to swim against their friends across the width of the pool in freestyle, breaststroke and if time permits, relays.
All Year 2-6 students are to complete the following form for the Non-Competitive Carnival by Monday 20th November. Non-Competitive Swimming Carnival Form. If you have any questions about sports or any events coming up, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Mr. Andrew Allmark
Sports Co-ordinator
