Cross Country

Towards the end of last term, we held our annual Cross Country Carnival. The weather was perfect, and students from all year levels demonstrated great sportsmanship and participation.

We would like to commend the Year 6 leaders for their outstanding leadership throughout the carnival. They were a great source of inspiration and motivation for their younger peers, leading by example and encouraging everyone to do their best.

We were thrilled to see so many students participate in the event, and the level of enthusiasm and determination displayed by all was truly impressive. It was fantastic to see students pushing themselves to achieve their personal best and supporting each other along the way.

A team of 24 students have been selected to represent St Mary’s  at the Diocesan Cross Country Championships to be held at Willandra on the 23 May. Congratulations to all those who made it onto the team, and we wish them the best of luck in the upcoming event.

We would also like to recognise the hard work and dedication of four outstanding students who have been awarded the Improvement and Effort Award for their exceptional performance during PE lessons and at the carnival. The recipients are Charli P (Year 6), Max C (Year 5), Ben K (Year 4), and Harrison K (Year 3). Well done to these students for their excellent efforts and commitment to their sporting pursuits.

Finally, congratulations MacKillop for taking out the St Mary’s House Points and well done to the Sports Captains Anika D and Cameron W who led their team to victory!

K-2 AFL Skills Day

We are excited to share with you the news about our recent AFL Skills Day for our Kinder to Year 2 students. It was a fantastic event, and the children had a great time while also learning new skills.

It was great to see our youngest students engage with the sport and develop their AFL skills. The event was a wonderful opportunity for our students to get active and try something new, and we are proud of all their efforts.

We would like to give a special mention to our Year 6 students who ran the stations during the day. Their leadership and commitment were outstanding, and they did a fantastic job in guiding the younger students through the activities and providing them with valuable tips and encouragement.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind our parents and students about the upcoming AFL Auskick program, which runs every Thursday at 4:30pm at the Ulladulla Sports Park. The program is open to all boys and girls aged 5-7, and it's a fantastic opportunity for children to learn the skills of the game in a fun and safe environment.

The program is run by experienced coaches and focuses on developing children's skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. It's a great way for children to get active, make new friends, and develop a love for the game.

AFL Paul Kelly Cup

Next Tuesday, our school's AFL team, The St Mary's Demons, will be participating in the Paul Kelly Cup in Batemans Bay. We want to wish them the best of luck as they compete against other schools from the region. Our team has been training hard and we are proud of their efforts and commitment. Let's cheer on the Demons as they demonstrate their teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill on the field. Go Demons!