Basketball

We have had a busy 2 weeks filled with Basketball Gala Days and Regional Athletics. The Year 5/6 Girls Basketball Gala Day was held on Tuesday the 26th of August. We entered one combined team with a variety of previous experience and skill levels. All students played with wonderful spirit and sportsmanship throughout the whole day, and it was a pleasure to be a part of. 

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The Year 5/6 Boys Gala Day was held on Tuesday the 9th of September. We entered two teams, one Year 5 and one Year 6. The Year 6 boys had some very close games and competed extremely well. They showed great team work and sportsmanship throughout the day. The Year 5 team started the competition with very little basketball experience. They also came up against some very strong opposition. A big shoutout to the Year 5 boys for finishing the day with a smile on their faces and for showing great enthusiasm despite some very tough matches. You can all be very proud of the sportsmanship you showed throughout the competition.

Finally, a big thank you from myself, and the students to all the parent volunteers and supporters throughout the two days. These events do not run smoothly without you all. 

Athletics

Last week on Thursday the 4th of September, 40 students participated in the Regional North/Gungahlin Track and Field Carnival. There were a number of outstanding individual performances:

• Harriet B 1st overall 10 Years Girls 800m;
• Harriet P 1st overall in 8 Years Girls 70m and 100m;
• Amelia B 3rd overall 9 Years Girls 100m;
• Gwen V-F 1st overall 11 Years Girls Discus;
• Beatrice J 2nd overall 11 Years Girls Discus;
• Billy T 1st overall 9 Years Boys 100m and 2nd overall 70m; 

All students gave 100% and can be extremely proud of themselves. St Joseph’s also placed 6th overall in terms of points earned on the day, out of 26 schools who participated. A great achievement for our smaller sized school. Well done to all involved!

Andrew Reynolds

Sports Coodinator

andrew.reynolds@cg.catholic.edu.au