Sports Corner

Round 3 saw our girls take on Maclean High School in a home game held at the Synthetics Fields on  Tuesday, 3 June. To say the girls dominated is an understatement. Winning 18 - 0, the game never looked in doubt. Our goal scorers were Pippa Dodd (5), Jayda Crocker (3), Eva Corsalini (3), Evie Gibson (3), Maggie Winn (2), Hannah Burton (1), Summer Barden (1).

The girls now move into Round 4 against either Bellingen High School or Coffs Harbour High School.

Bill Turner Cup

Like the girls, our boys had a strong game in Round 3 against a very talented and spirited Coffs Harbour High School. The boys won in a closely contested and physical game 2 - 0. Our two goal scorers were Michael Collins and Bailey Barden. The boys now move on to Round 4 against either Bishop Druitt College or Grafton High School.

Futsal

We had five teams compete in the Coffs Region of the Australasia Futsal Championships on Wednesday, 28 May and Thursday, 29 May at Sportz Central. All teams enjoyed the opportunity to test their Futsal skills against local and regional school teams. Our two girls teams excelled, with the 14s girls being unlucky to place second and the 16s girls securing second place with outstanding play. Both teams progressed to the Champions of Champions round later in the year. Thank you to all the coaches, Mr Woods, Mr Hibberd and Mr King for taking the students and good luck to Mr Van Dartel and Mr Sultana, whose teams' progress.

SJPC 15s Futsal Team Shows Grit at 15s Tournament

The local high school futsal team put in a valiant effort at the recent Under-15s tournament, facing off against strong opposition from Bishop Druitt College and Sydney-based Ku-ring-gai High School. Across four tightly contested matches, the team demonstrated commitment, discipline, and an improving tactical awareness, despite narrowly falling short in each fixture.

While the results didn’t reflect the team’s overall performance, several players made a lasting impact. Rune led the scoring with an impressive tally of three goals, showcasing sharp instincts and composure in front of goal. Lucas also made his mark with two well-taken goals, combining creativity with relentless energy. Jayden rounded out the team’s goal scorers with a fine individual effort, adding to an encouraging display of attacking promise.

The tournament provided invaluable experience for the squad, highlighting both their competitive spirit and areas for growth. With continued development and the same level of determination, the team is well-placed for success in upcoming competitions.

Ronolo King
Coach

Diocesan Junior Football

On Wednesday, 4 June, our Junior Football teams competed in the Diocesan Southern Football Championships at the Synthetic Fields in Coffs. The day was productive and successful for both teams, with only one loss between them. 

The boys lost their first game against MacKillop 1 - 0, won 2 - 0 against St Paul’s and won 3 - 1 in their final game against Regional. This placed them second, an excellent achievement. Thank you to Mr Moore and student coach, Ashton Herbert (Year 12), for their guidance of the team.

The girls team were dominant from the start, winning 6 - 0 against MacKillop, 5 - 0 against St Paul’s and finished with an impressive 8 - 1 against Regional, placing them first in the Southern Diocese. The girls will now play against the Northern Diocese winner on 24 June for the chance to progress as the Diocese Champions in the NSWCCC Football Championships. We wish the girls and their coaches, Mrs Slaviero and Mr Abbott, all the best for the next round.

Diocesan Cross Country

On Thursday, 5 June, 45 keen and fit runners represented SJPC at the Diocesan Cross Country at the Wiigulga Sport Complex, Woolgoolga. All students were competitive, determined and displayed the grit synonymous with SJPC athletes. We had some outstanding results with the following students qualifying to represent the Diocese at the NSWCCC Cross Country by finishing in the top 6 of their division:

Dayna Loy 1st - Diocesan Age Champion	Riley Woods 1st - Diocesan Age Champion
Louis White 2nd - Diocesan Runner-Up Age Champion	Cooper Andrews 2nd - Diocesan Runner-Up Age Champion

Lucas Burridge 3rd

Sam Grabovszky 3rd

Chayton Chang 3rd

Abbey Lawler 4th

Nazrawi Gebremichael 4th

Adelaide Keating 4th

Ivy Newton 4th

Maia Bennett 6th

Congratulations to the following students who have been named SJPC Cross Country Age Champions as a result of their performances at this event:

Maia Bennett 12 Years	Taj Carniato 12 Years
Charlotte Dixon 13 Years	Eric Greenwood 13 Years
Ivy Newton 14 Years	Nicholas Dobson 14 Years
Adelaide Keating 15 Years	Sam Grabovszky 15 Years

Matilda Newton 16 Years

Dayna Loy 17 Years

Chayton Chang 17 Years

Riley Woods 18 Years

Congratulations

• Carlo Eiler (Year 12) who was selected in the NSWCCC Waterpolo team to compete at the Australian Schools Exchange Tournament in Queensland in August. Congratulations Carlo.

• Jemma Potter (Year 12), Danica Harrison (Year 10), Jennifer Martin (Year 9), Amelia Harrington (Year 8) and Pippa Robertson (Year 8) who represented the Diocese in Netball at the CCC Netball Trials in Sydney. 

• Congratulations to Anthony Omtha (Year 12), Lachlan Montgomery (Year 12), Dominic Omtha (Year 11), Lauren Harris (Year 11), Taylor Clark (Year 10), Evie Gibson (Year 9), Pippa Dodd (Year 8) and Eva Corsalini (Year 8) who represented the Diocese at the CCC Football Trials in Sydney. All students were outstanding, with the girls placing third in their pool, while the boys pushed past expectations to finish second in their pool. They missed out on the final by only one goal. Congratulations to all.