Sports Corner

College Cross Country

Congratulations to the top 3 finishers for the College Cross Country:

Maia Bennett 1st

Holy Seremale 2nd

Millie Thomas 3rd

Taj Carniato 1st

Tobias Heinke 2nd

See Gay Moo 3rd

Coco Becker 1st

Charlotte Dixon 2nd

Madeleine Ward 3rd

Charlie Chiswell 1st

Eric Greenwood 2nd

Reuben Wong 3rd

Hayley Woods 1st

Bella Blair 2nd

Hannah Woods 3rd

Lennox Bond-Sowter 1st

Nick Dobson 2nd

Noah Fernie 3rd

Students who finished in the top 6 have qualified to represent the College at the Diocesan Cross Country in Grafton on 16 May.

AFL Senior School Cup Report

The Senior School AFL teams put in a fantastic effort in the recent AFL Cup competition. The girls’ team faced a tough opening match, resulting in a loss that prevented them from reaching the final. However, they bounced back with a strong performance against Orara, securing victory by four goals. Despite the wet and slippery conditions, the team played with enthusiasm and had a great time on the field.

The boys’ team showcased dominance from the start, overwhelming BDC with a commanding 44-7 win. Ashton Herbert was a standout, taking impressive marks and contributing three goals, while Huon McDermott and Sonny Burrell also found the scoreboard. In the final, the boys continued their excellent form, defeating Coffs High by four goals in another strong team effort. Their victory means they have now progressed to the regional final, where they will look to continue their success.

Diocesan Netball

On Friday, 4 April, 9 of our students trialed for the Lismore Diocese Netball U15 and U18 teams. This process involved completing a nomination form and then being invited to attend the trial. Over 180 athletes from Tweed to Port signed up, with only 55 being accepted overall; we were lucky to have so many selected to attend the trials. 

Throughout the day, the girls had the opportunity to showcase their skills and determination for the selectors with the following amazing results:

Jemma Potter U18 Team

Pippa Robertson

Danica Harrison

Amelia Harrington

Jennifer Martin

Molly Biddle

Eshaani Atwal

Rhylee Duncan

The girls will now travel to Sydney as part of the Lismore Diocese team to trial for the NSWCCC teams in May. Good luck!

Congratulations and thank you to our students who officiated the day:

Dayna Loy

Jessica Cooper

Matilda Newton

Mia Hutchings-Dillow

Diocesan Swimming Champions

At the time of writing the last newsletter, the full results had not been published for the Diocesan swimming championships. Since then, we have been informed that several of our students had achieved Diocesan Age Champions! Congratulations to:

Coco Becker 13 years Age Champion

Luke Wilson 14 years Runner Up Age Champion

Lily-Mei Wong 15 years Runner Up Age Champion

NSWCCC Swimming Championships – A Stellar Performance by Our Students!

The NSWCCC Swimming Championships were held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre at Homebush on April 2nd and 3rd, and our College swimmers certainly made a splash! Several of our talented students represented the Diocese in both individual and team events, showcasing exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship.

One standout performance came from our 12-14 years boys’ freestyle relay team, who exceeded expectations by shaving precious seconds off their Diocesan time. Their teamwork and determination were truly impressive, and they should be incredibly proud of their efforts.Well done Luke Wilson, Cohen Straw, 

A special mention must go to Coco Becker, who had a sensational meet. Coco’s hard work and focus paid off as she claimed an impressive haul of medals: 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze, and a 4th place finish. Her performance not only earned her individual accolades but also secured her a spot on the NSWCCC team for the prestigious All Schools event in April. What an outstanding achievement!

All our swimmers displayed remarkable talent and sportsmanship, making the College proud with their determination and excellent results. Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work and dedication! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next!

Congratulations

To Billy Backhouse who was drafted into the U14 Brisbane Warriors Waterpolo team and competed in the Queensland Championships on the Gold Coast this week. His team narrowly missed out on the Gold medal match, but played for the Bronze.

Interhouse Volleyball Championships

Year 12 Final Showdown

The much-anticipated Interhouse Volleyball Championships for Year 12 came to an exciting conclusion on Monday, April 7, with a thrilling final round that saw fierce competition between the four houses: Casey, Hargraves, McAuley, and Kelly.

Going into the final round, Casey was in the lead with a commanding 80 points, followed by  Kelly on 70 points, Hargraves on 65 points, and McAuley trailing at 35 points. The stage was set for an intense showdown, with each team hoping to claim the top spot.

The preliminary rounds kicked off with a nail-biting match between Casey and McAuley. The two teams battled hard, but in the end, the match ended in a draw. Due to the first point scored progression rule, McAuley progressed. On court 2, Kelly and Hargraves squared off, with Kelly struggling to keep up. Hargraves dominated the match, securing a 17-14 victory.

The competition continued with the minor final between Casey and Kelly. Casey demonstrated their skill and determination, emerging victorious with an 18-8 win, while on Centre Court, McAuley and Hargraves fought fiercely for the win. In the end, McAuley’s resilience paid off, as they secured their first win of the championships with a 19-11 victory.

As the final round came to a close, the championship standings were clear:

• Casey finished in first place with 90 points
  
  
• Hargraves came in second with 80 points
  
  
• Kelly placed third with 75 points
  
  
• McAuley took fourth with 55 points

The competition was a testament to the skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship displayed by all the teams throughout the tournament and the outstanding organisation and leadership of the House Captains. Congratulations to Casey for their well-earned victory and to all the houses for their spirited performances. We look forward to next year’s championships and the continuing legacy of friendly competition between our houses!

Coming Up - Term 2 2025

Danielle McAra
Leader of Sport