Canberra Goulburn Archdiocese Rugby League and Netball
On Friday May 5, six students from stage 3 travelled to Canberra to play for the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocesan Rugby League and Netball teams. Oscar G, Noah D, Axel S, Frank D and Mitchell W all played against some highly skilled ( and HUGE) players from the Sydney, Parramatta, Wagga and Wollongong Diocese. The 12’s team held their own in most of the games and came away with the win against the Wagga team. All the boys showed off their strengths and positively took on the coaching and advice of their coach Paul. Noah D was impressive in his position and was called up into the possible/probable team. Mitchell and the 11’s  team all played incredibly well also against some tough competitors. Despite it being their first time at trials, they all played well. I was very proud of all the boys and their humble displays of sportsmanship and teamwork, with children they had only met the day before at training. Well done boys!

Mitchell: The hardest game we played was the Parramatta team. They were really big, much bigger than our team. I played half back, first receiver and wing but I like being first receiver the best. It was fun!

Frank: The Canberra Goulburn Rugby League team was great. I got to play with my friends that I play football with here. It was a great opportunity to play football at a level I haven’t yet been to. The hardest team was the Wollongong and Sydney teams, they were really good. I played in the front row. 

Axel: It was exciting and enjoyable at the league trials in Canberra. I knew what to expect as I had been there before last year. I made some new friends. I played Dummy Half which I really liked. It was fun staying at the hotel with my friends the night before as well.

Oscar: The Rugby League MacKillop trials were great. I got to meet new friends and play against some other good players. I think the hardest team was the Sydney team. They had the biggest kid on their team- like 6ft 4 already! He was hard to tackle. Our win against the Wagga team was good. I nearly scored a try in that game. I knew how hard it would be because I went there last year.

Noah D: Going to Canberra was so fun. I loved meeting new mates and playing against some of the best Under 12’s around Canberra/Goulburn. I learnt so much from my teammates and coaches that I will bring into my game now. Making it into the possible/probable team was nerve wracking and exciting at the same time. Everything had to be on point, passking, kicking and tackling. It was amazing to be part of.

Congratulations boys on reaching this tricky level of competition and doing your very best.

Betty DB: also had a successful day across the road at the Netball event. Betty was combined with a team of Canberra/Goulburn students, in particular from St Bernard's. Despite some tough competition, Betty also showed off her skills and had a great day. 

Betty DB: It was really competitive and high standard Netball. I connected well with the CG team and I had some friends from St Bernard's who I played with. Our coach Megan Herghanan from LC was great. The hardest team was the Sydney team - they had such good players.

Weyman Shield
Last Thursday May 11, Stage 3 students participated in the Weyman Shield Rugby League and League Tag Day. It was fantastic fun. All the students played with great sportsmanship and showed off their impressive skills. Many of our students played multiple games throughout the day as they switched to help out teams that were a few players short. A highlight of the day was watching many students who have never played League tag, pick up the skills and continue to improve over the course of the day. Lots of photos from the day can be found on the school Facebook page. 

Rugby Union Trials
On Monday, Asher B competed at the Rugby Union Trials in Canberra. Asher had a great morning trialling against other students across the diocese to be considered for a place in the CG Rugby Union Team and from all accounts, the quality of rugby was fantastic. We congratulate Asher on his selection into the team to be playing at the MacKillop trials in Forbes on Monday 26 June.

Asher B: It was great fun at the trials on Monday. I got to spend some time with my friend Angus from Braidwood who used to be in my Dolphins team. I played with and against some other good players and learnt some new skills from them to make my game better. There were lots of kids there - about 60. It was a great day.

Archdiocesan Cross Country
This Friday, 15 students will be joining in the running fun at the Archdiocesan Cross Country at Mt Stromlo. No doubt it will be a cold and frosty morning in Canberra, but their 2k and 3k run will warm them up. I look forward to sharing their results in coming weeks. 

Archdiocesan Cross Country Team

MacKillop Soccer
Next Friday, 26 May, Betty DB is travelling to Goulburn for the MacKillop Girls Soccer Trials. We wish Betty lots of luck at this level. Betty is certainly keeping herself and family busy travelling and competing at all these sport trials.

Term 2 is always an incredibly busy time with many sports and gala days on the calendar and community sport starting up again. It is wonderful to see the students back into all things winter sport.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

Megan Grant
Sports Coordinator