C G Archdiocesan Athletics Carnival
In freezing temperatures and wet conditions, the St Mary’s Athletics team excelled in Canberra on Tuesday. It was a pleasure to be part of the day and watch our little team show true team spirit and perform their best on both the track and field. A highlight was definitely being on the track and watching the junior girls relay team sprinting to the line and finishing a close second. Congratulations to the children on their exceptional behaviour and representing St Mary’s with pride and thank you to the parents who transported their children to the carnival as well as sticking out the uncomfortably cold weather on the day. 

We have many students moving to the NSWCPS MacKillop Championships Athletics in Sydney on Wednesday 21 September at Sydney Olympic Park. 

Congratulations to all our athletes and we wish these competitors all the very best at the next level of competition.

St Mary’s Athletics Awards and Age Champions
Last week I presented the ribbons and awards for our school athletics carnival. It was wonderful to finally be able to recognise the achievements of all the students from late last term. Due to the weather and having to finalise some events late, it took a little longer than usual to have our assembly. 

Congratulations to the Age Champions and runners up for 2022.

Congratulations to CASSIDY house on taking out the winning team for 2022. I know Zac W and Morgan D were very pleased to accept the trophy on behalf of their team. 

C G Cricket Trials
Congratulations to Darcy F on his selection into the C G Cricket team. Darcy will travel to Wagga to compete for a position into the MacKillop team on 1st and 2nd of September. Darcy has been eagerly awaiting these trials, having been postponed from earlier this year. We wish you all the best next week Darcy.

Interschools Snow Sports Competition
Congratulations to Xavier H on showcasing his exceptional snowboarding skills at Perisher earlier this week and now qualifies for the Australian Titles in 2 weeks time. Xavier will be representing St Mary’s in the 5/6 Snowboarding Giant Slalom and Snowboard Cross event against some very fast and serious competitors. Keeping it in the family, Zara (ex St Mary’s student) also competed at the event in the 7/8 age group, winning a silver medal. Congratulations to the Hall family on their amazing result.

Pictured here is Xavier with his hero (and Dalmeny resident) Valentino Guseli.

For the Calendar:

2023 Cricket, Basketball, Touch Football, Tennis & Basketball Trials

CRICKET

• The Canberra Goulburn Cricket Trials for the 2023 teams will be held on Friday 4th November 2022 with a closing date of the 28th of October  – Open to boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 5 in 2022
• The MacKillop Cricket trials for 2023 will also be held in 2022 – Boys November 30th and December 1st and Girls November 30th

TOUCH FOOTBALL

• Canberra Goulburn trials Friday 9th December – Open to boys and girls from Year 3 – Year 5 in 2022

TENNIS AND BASKETBALL

• 2023 Canberra Goulburn Tennis and Basketball trials will be held on Friday 2nd December 2022. This is open to students from Year 2 to Year 5 for TENNIS and Years 3 to 5 for Basketball. 

Please be in touch if you require any further information regarding these trial events - please be aware that these trials are being held this year for the 2023 sporting year and competition pathways. All other trial events will be as normal for the 2023 year.