Sports News

St Mary’s Cross Country
Even with a little bit of rain and drizzle, nothing could dampen the spirits of our students at the Cross Country last Wednesday. It was our first ‘normal’ whole school carnival in quite a long time. There were lots of energetic boys and girls ready to take on the 2km and 3km track. This year, due to all the recent wet weather, it was decided to run the cycle path track as the course this year. It certainly was great to not have wet and muddy shoes. The day began with the 12 year old boys and girls race - and what a spectacular sight it was with tutus and wigs on display. As the day progressed, our infants students made their way down to the oval and began preparations for their races. A highlight, not only was the cheering by the spectators, but the Year 6 leaders making a path and leading and cheering our little people to the finish line. A special mention to the house captains: Zac W, Morgan D (Cassidy), Charlotte E, Dusty I (Eyre) and Kobi P and Heidi VW (Howard) on their enthusiastic cheers and chants throughout the morning.

Thank you to the parents and families who came along to enjoy the racing as well. Lastly, thank you to the wonderful staff of St Mary’s who always go above and beyond to help set up and run these carnivals for our school community. I know there are lots of grateful students who appreciate the efforts of all the St Mary's staff.

The Southern Region Cross Country is being held at Wolumla Sport and Recreation grounds on Friday 29 April (Friday, Week 1, Term 2). Information/permission notes were sent home on Wednesday. It is very important that all notes are returned as soon as possible and payment be made via QKR. Archdiocesan Cross Country will be held on Monday 9 May at Mt Stomlo in Canberra. I look forward to sharing the results from these carnivals with you later in term 2.

Southern Region Cross Country Team
Archer S	Alec P	Zac W	Sonny C	Kordel H	Lincon S
Janara P	Chelsea B	Chloe C	Charlotte Ek	Lexie P	Darcy F
Jaxon E	Xavier H	Jake P	Alex H	Asher B	Iszy C
Indi T	Lilly M	Hailee S	Skyla B	India-Arie H	Felicity P
Poppi E	Annika H	Lila W	Sophie VW	Fiona S	Mackenzie H
Neiva P	Indie C	Emerson D	Brielle B	Abbie H	Declan T
Benji P	Roarke C	Levi D	Nathan W	Nathan B	Mitchell W
Xavier E	Chael S	Spencer S	Finnegan T	Sam H

MacKillop Trials for Netball and Rugby League
Last Friday, in icy cold conditions, several of our Year 5 and 6 students participated in the Canberra Goulburn MacKillop Trials for Netball and Rugby League.The following students were exceptional representatives for St Mary’s and played with a high level of sportsmanship, and in the spirit of the game.

Netball - Lily VW, Bella’Rose I and Chloe C

Rugby League
11 years: Axel S, Cooper H, Quade Mc, Jake P, Frank D, Jaxon E, Oscar G
Opens: Kobi P, Lincoln S, Zac W, Kordel H, Kai W and Sonny C

All students displayed a high level of skill and made the selectors job a very difficult one!

Lily VW made it through to the possible/probable team game for netball after playing extremely well as part of the South Coast (St Mary’s and St Bernard’s combined team). Well done Lily!

Cooper H, Axel S, Oscar G and all the Opens boys made it through to the possible and probable teams for the two rugby league teams with Axel, Oscar and Sonny all being selected for the Archdiocesan team. Again, the selectors found it very hard to decide on teams as the skill level was so high. Congratulations boys, we are sure you will have lots of fun and play your very best at the MacKillop event in Canberra on May 6.

Eurobodalla Netball Cup
On Tuesday 3 May, students from years 3-6 have been invited to attend the Eurobodalla Netball Cup at Captain Oldrey Courts, Broulee. Expressions of interest for teams in the following categories have been collected and we will be entering one Year 3 team, one Year 5 team and one mixed Year 6 team. We will need the assistance of parents to act as coaches, managers and also umpires. If you are interested in assisting with the teams please contact me via email at: megan.grant@cg.catholic.edu.au

Information notes will be sent home this Friday and are required back at school in week 1, term 2.

In previous years, this gala day has been a big success and the students have a great day.

Thank you to our parents/families who have taken our students to representative events this term. We appreciate your commitment and support. These events are such a highlight for our students and are a wonderful way to not only bring regions together, our students have the opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends.

I wish everyone a safe and happy Easter holiday. Enjoy the slower pace that holidays bring.

Megan Grant
Sports Coordinator