CROSS COUNTRY

On Wednesday 11 June, five of our talented students, Finn Goddard, Amarlie Ward, Jackson Golding, Mila Bozikov, and Ezekiel Blinksell, showcased their endurance and determination at the MacKillop Cross Country Trials held at the Sydney Equestrian Centre. With a bright and early start, their efforts certainly paid off with some fantastic results!

• Mila Bozikov finished an impressive 41st, contributing to the Wollongong team's 1st place overall for the 10 Year Girls.
• Ezekiel Blinksell secured 27th place, helping the 11 Year Boys' team achieve a remarkable 2nd place overall.
• Jackson Golding came in 39th, with his strong run supporting the 12 Year Boys to claim 1st place.
• Amarlie Ward displayed excellent form, finishing in a commendable 12th place.
• A massive congratulations to Finn Goddard, who crossed the finish line in a spectacular 1st place!

Finn's outstanding performance means he will now progress to the NSWPSSA Cross Country Championships on July 22nd. We extend our very best wishes to Finn as he prepares for this prestigious event!

AFL

On the 11th June, our talented girls' AFL team proudly represented our school in the South Coast Final of the Paul Kelly AFL Cup. After their impressive victory in the Shoalhaven competition, the team travelled to Batemans Bay, ready to face some formidable opponents.

The competition was fierce, with our girls playing against strong teams from Bega, Broulee, and Hayes Park. Each game was a testament to their dedication and skill. Despite the high level of play from their rivals, our team gave their absolute best in every match.

Although the results saw three very narrow losses, the girls held their heads high throughout the tournament. The margins were incredibly tight, with one game decided by a mere one point! This demonstrates the incredible effort and determination displayed by every player on the field.

We are incredibly proud of our team's performance and their fantastic sportsmanship. They represented our school brilliantly, showcasing their talent and resilience against some of the South Coast's best. Congratulations to all the girls for their outstanding efforts!

RUGBY UNION

Today our Year 5 and 6 Boys Rugby Union team travelled to Kiama to participate in the Regional Rugby Union Knockout Competition. 

The boys displayed fabulous teamwork to win the initial rounds against Catholic schools in Kiama and Shellharbour, to progress to the grand final match.

The nailbiting grand final was a close contest betwen St Michael's and St Peter & Paul Catholic School Kiama, with Harry Fulop scoring an excellent try on the buzzer to lead our team to a 21-17 victory. The boys will now travel to Sydney in August to progress in the next round of competition.

We would like to extend our thanks to Mr Pearman and Mason's father, James Milligan for coaching the team in the week leading up to the event and during the matches. We wish the boys the very best of luck in Sydney!

NETBALL GALA DAY

Next Tuesday, June 24th, selected students from Year 3 to 6 will travel to Berkeley for the Netball Gala Day. We wish all participants good luck!

ATHLETICS

Our school-based field events are currently underway and will be finalised over the next few weeks.

For students who regularly participate in discus at Little Athletics, there is a fantastic opportunity to nominate for discus at the Wollongong South Coast Carnival. If your child is interested, please email Mr Allmark a screenshot of their official discus throwing distance and the weight of the implement thrown, by 4 July. (info@smndow.catholic.edu.au)

BASKETBALL - YEAR 3, 4 & 6

Looking ahead, an exciting Basketball Gala Day in Shellharbour is scheduled for 18 (Years 3 & 4) & 19 (Year 6) September. Interested students are invited to nominate via the Google Form, with a deadline of July 21st. Please note,this event will require parents/carers to organise their own transport to and from the event. Unfortunately, Year 5 students will not be able to nominate as they will be attending their Leadership Camp at Waterslea on the same day.

If you have any questions about sport or any upcoming events, please don’t hesitate to contact me. 

Andrew Allmark

Sports Coordinator