St George Illawarra Dragons ‘Best you can Be’ in school visit
On Wednesday, our Stage 3 students were excited to welcome Courtney Crawford, Community Officer from the St George Illawarra Dragons, and Keele Browne NRLW Dragons player, who delivered an engaging and interactive session on health and wellbeing.

The presentation focused on the importance of making healthy choices and developing positive lifestyle habits that support both mental and physical wellbeing. Students were encouraged to think about practical ways to stay fit, fuel their bodies with nutritious foods, and take care of their mental health through rest, mindfulness, and connection with others.

The Dragons team led students through a series of fun and energetic games that tested their reaction time, speed, passing, running, and attack and defence skills. Laughter, teamwork, and plenty of enthusiasm filled the playground as everyone got involved and gave their best effort.

It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn about wellbeing in a fun and active way, and we thank the St George Illawarra Dragons for inspiring our young learners to live healthy, balanced lives both on and off the field.

MacKillop Girls Rugby League Development Pathway 2026
In exciting news for our sporting community, 2026 will see the launch of a girls’ standalone rugby league pathway and team selection for PSSA Sport. This fantastic new opportunity will give female students the chance to develop their skills, compete, and represent their schools in a dedicated girls’ competition.

To prepare for this pathway, students from Catholic primary schools in Years 4–6 were invited to attend the MacKillop Girls Rugby League Development Day, an event designed to build skills, raise awareness, and prepare players for future opportunities in the sport. The day welcomed both experienced players and those eager to become ‘tackle ready.’

Representing our school with great enthusiasm were Gracie P (Year 6) and Maya C (Year 5), who both took part in the development day. The girls showed impressive determination and teamwork as they participated in a range of drills focused on tackling technique, ball handling, and defensive play.

Students who demonstrated strong skills and game readiness on the day will be invited to trial for the 2025 MacKillop Exhibition Team in Wollongong later this year.

We are incredibly proud of Gracie and Maya for their commitment, courage, and willingness to take on new challenges. They are wonderful role models for other students and great ambassadors for girls in sport.

CECG 2026 Cricket Trials 
This Friday, Xavier E will be representing our school at the 2026 Cricket Selection Trials in Queanbeyan. Xavier has shown great dedication and enthusiasm for cricket over the past few years, consistently demonstrating strong skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship on the field.

These trials provide an exciting opportunity for Xavier to showcase his talent against other skilled players from across the diocese. Should he be successful in the Queanbeyan trials, Xavier will progress to the two-day MacKillop Cricket Trials to be held in Wagga Wagga in November.

We wish Xavier the very best of luck as he takes on the trials and I look forward to sharing his results in the next newsletter

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Mrs Megan Grant
Sports Coordinator