PRIMARY SPORT UPDATES
It is a busy time, for all sporting activities, for students on the Primary Campus.
Archdiocesan Sporting trials
The Year 5 and 6 students have been participating in many sporting trials, endevouring to be selected in Archdiocesan teams in a variety of sports. These are optional trials where individuals are selected in a team to compete against other dioceses at the MacKillop sporting trials. All students who have participated have gained immeasurable experience and some have shone at the trials and have been selected in the Canberra Goulburn Teams. We congratulate the following students who have been selected. Zahli Dean (Basketball, Touch), Reese Keenan (Touch), Jaden Keenan (Touch), Ethan Watts (League), Riley Hotham (League), Billy Salmon (Hockey), Bobby Niikkula (Hockey).
Archdiocesan Netball and Soccer Championships
McAuley was represented by two netball teams and one soccer team in the inaugural Archdiocesan Netball and Soccer Championships held in Canberra last Tuesday. While our teams didn't come home with the trophies, all competitors had a great day, displaying fantastic sportsmanship and skills. We extend our thanks to Secondary students Jordan Sanbrook, Jack Beavan, Abbey Skein, Annabel Sturgess and Amelia Grant who came along on the day to assist with umpiring and refereeing.
K-6 Cross Country
Friday is the day for our annual Cross Country race, to be held once again at the Tumut Wetlands. This year we will be joined by the students from St Joseph's Adelong. We look forward to a great day with lots of fast times and big efforts. Don't forget to return permission notes and $2 for the bus.
3-6 Netball Schools Cup
Thanks to the students who have nominated for this years Netball NSW Schools Cup. McAuley has entered four 3/4 teams and three 5/6 teams. This competition will take place in Tumut on April 3rd and will see our school compete against other regional schools to see who will reign as champion netballers for 2019. We are anticipating another great day.
K-10 Athletics Carnival
Just when you thought we couldn't have anymore sport... The K-10 Athletics carnival is just around the corner. This will be held at the Bull Paddock on Monday April 1st. More information will be sent home soon but get training...
Term 2 looks to be just as busy, so we look forward to staying fit and active and loving life here at McAuley.