Southern Region Athletics

Congratulations to all of our students who competed at the Southern Region Athletics carnival last week.

Emerson B, Kaitlyn D, Harper A, Georgia N, Ashton S, Vander C, Nalu G, Roland S, Harlo W, Sietta G, Sienna K, Juliette  DC, Fraser S, Lebron C, Jordan L, Hudson A, Jacob B, Indie F, Ivy G, Astrid B, Winter W, Annabelle T, Yana K, Raph C, Lehan D, William O, James P, Zaden F, Beatrix F, Charlie M, Aurelia S, Brooklen S, Addison G, Sydnee S, Avia N, Lucas VDS, Noah S, Xavier L, Remi C, Quinn S, Lilly G, Georgina W, Indiana A, Sienna N, Scarlett C, Emie A, Paige L, Sion D, Ollie L, Liam C, Pravin V, Finn H, Mason H.

St Bernard’s was awarded the champion school as a result of their amazing performances. Mrs Small and I were privledged to accompany the students and were so pleased with the amazing support the team gave each other cheering and encouraging through each event. The energy and camaraderie were simply amazing.

Thank you to all our families who also assisted throughout the day your support is always greatly appreciated.

From these events the top students were selected to compete at the Arch Diocesan Athletics Championships which will be held on 21 August at the Institute of Sport in Canberra. Our four relay teams are all now through to this level as well as students in individaul events.

Congratulations to Emerson B, Ashton S, Vander C, Nalu G, Sietta G, Lebron C, Jordan L, Indie A, Astrid B, Annabelle T, Raph C, Lehan D, William O, Beatrix F, Charlie M, Aurelia S, Brooklen S, Avia N, Lucas VDS, Noah S, Remi C, Lilly G, Georgina W, Sion D, Ollie L, Liam C, Finn H.

Three of our students were awarded Southern Region Champions; Raph Cummins Junior Champion, Noah Shearer 11 year Champion and Beatrix Fleming 11 year Champion. Congratulations to the students on their outstanding achievements.

We wish all our athletes the very best in their training and upcoming events. Your hard work and determination continue to inspire us all.

Rugby Gala Day

On 29 and 30 July we hosted coaches from Brumbies Rugby Union for a Gala Day and coaching. Students from year 3-6 were able to participate in coaching sessions and develop their skills in passing, tagging and game-play under expert guidance. They then took part in a competition called Try Tag. The students had a wonderful time ripping the tags off their opponents and scoring tries. It was fantastic to see so much energy, teamwork, and joy as students actively engaged with their peers. It was hearwarming to hear students say that they hadn’t expected they would be good at tag but they improved so much throughout the day and loved it.

Following the tag games there was also an opportunity for students to play a tackle game. With safety and technique as top priorities, the Brumbies coaches introduced tackling fundamentals and deepened students’ understanding of rugby rules. The field came alive with enthusiastic contact, dramatic slides, and beaming smiles. Countless tries were scored, and at the final whistle, players shook hands and shared laughs, a true reflection of the incredible sportsmanship and community spirit that defines our St Bernard’s students.

Upcoming Sport Dates

Tuesday 12 August Tennis Coaching continues at School

Thursday 21 August Archdiocesan Athletics Cahmpionships

Kind regards,

Angela Holmes

Sports Coordinator/PE Teacher