CECG Archdiocesan Swimming Carnival
Last Monday, 8 students travelled to Boorowa to participate in the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocesan Swimming Carnival. Despite a brisk start to the day, the weather warmed up and was a beautiful day for swimming. Our swimmers, Oliver A, Matilda P, Elsie L, Patrick W, Zane C, Patterson M, Milton W and Quinn A combined with many other swimmers from across the southern schools to form part of the Southern Region Swim Team, showing off their impressive swimming skills. They all participated in the true spirit of sportsmanship and were excellent representatives for our school. Congratulations to our super swimmers on a highly successful swimming season and we know they will continue to shine in the pool for many years to come. A special mention to the small team of parents who accompanied the students on the long trip to Boorowa, not only being an excellent cheer squad, but for assisting with time keeping and set up/pack up.

Cross Country and Run Club
Our next school based carnival will be the Cross Country event, being held at Gundary Oval on Friday 28 March. We warmly invite all families and friends to join us. The day will begin around 9.30am and will begin with the longer (competitive) 3km race for the 11-13 year old students. Following this, our 8-10 year old students will run the (competitive) 2km course. As an alternative, any student who does not wish to run competitively, may opt to run in a shorter 1km fun run. We will also welcome the K-2 students to participate in a short 500m race. This is always a highlight for parents and students alike. A more detailed outline for the day will be communicated in the coming weeks. 

In preparation for the cross country, Mr Hill has been meeting with students each Wednesday morning at the run club on the school oval. It is wonderful to see so many keen and enthusiastic students each week, practicing their running techniques and improving their running stamina and long distance endurance. As we get closer to the carnival, Mr Hil may also add a training session during break times throughout the week. This will be communicated as it gets closer.

Eurobodalla Netball Cup: Broulee
On Thursday, April 3, students in Stage 2 will be attending the Eurobodalla Netball Cup at Captain Oldrey Park in Broulee. We will be entering both competitive and noncompetitive teams. More information will be communicated via COMPASS next week. In the past, we have had a wonderful experience at the gala day and are looking forward to expanding our involvement with Netball NSW. Please keep an eye out for further information to come.

Key Sports Dates and Representative Sports Trials 2025 
Please find below a list of current sporting dates for events for the coming term.

Friday 28 March: St Mary’s Cross Country (whole school)|
Thursday 3 April: Netball Cup Broulee (Stage 2)
Monday 7 April: K-2 AFL skills day
Holidays
Friday 2 May: Southern Region Cross Country Wolumla

Students in Years 5 and 6 are now eligible to participate in the Canberra Goulburn Sports Trials in 2025. This is always a highly anticipated privilege and one that the stage 3 students all look forward to. Please note: these dates could be subject to change so please keep an eye out for any changes via the newsletter or on the Canberra Goulburn Sport facebook page.

Thursday 27 March: CG Netball trials
Monday 31 March: Rugby League Trials
Monday 7 April: CG Soccer trials

To register your child for these  trials, please log onto the CSNSW Sport Website. If this is your first time registering on this site, you will need to create a profile before registering. If you are having any issues with navigating this site, please be in touch with me as soon as possible. Registrations for these events generally close a week prior to the event. For more information, please be in touch.

The following trials require a different pathway. Please be in touch with me via email regarding information for these events

Tuesday 11 March: CG Hockey Trails
Friday 16 May: Girls Rugby 7’s
Monday 25 August: Golf

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Mrs Megan Grant
Sports Coordinator