From our Leader of Sport - Mrs Toni McRae
St Carthage's Cross Country
On Thursday, 20th March, St. Carthage's Primary School held its annual Cross Country event at Hepburn Park, Goonellabah. This exciting day brought together students from Year 2 to Year 6, with each participant displaying great enthusiasm, determination and school spirit.
One highlight of the day was the support from the teachers and Year 10 PASS students from St. John’s College, Woodlawn. They assisted with track supervision, warm-ups, set-up and pack-up, each of them bringing incredible energy and encouragement to their younger peers. We thank them for their enthusiasm, efforts but especially for inspiring our St. Carthage’s students. Your efforts and support were greatly appreciated.
Also, a special thank you to our dedicated staff, parents, and grandparents who came along to cheer on the students. Your encouragement and involvement helped make the event a fantastic success!
Congratulations to the students listed below who will represent St. Carthage’s at the Richmond Zone Cross Country Carnival on Friday, 28th March. We wish them the best of luck as they compete at the next level of competition.
Finally, congratulations to Doyle House, the winners of the 2025 St. Carthage’s Cross Country Event! Well done to all students for their fantastic efforts and sportsmanship on the day. We look forward to many more sporting events throughout the year.
Richmond Zone Cross Country
Due to weather conditions, this event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 29th April (Week 1, Term 2)
Good Luck to our St. Carthage’s Cross Country Team. I am confident that they will all continue to train hard over the holiday in readiness for this event in Term 2.
Our team of 50 students includes: Leo Zajazkowski, Vincent Barry, Hugh Grossfelt, Harry Elphick, Lennox Scotcher, Georgie Scotcher, Billie Fittock, Aria Campbell, Maia Szybinski-Page, Elki Fraser, Nash Robinson, Jarvis McPherson, Dalziel Lovell, Patrick James, Luka Wright, Frankie Veronese, Halle Bull, Lily Murray, Isla Parrish, Samantha Giles, Hamish Hughes, Hugo Hogan, Archie Green, Josh Bryant, Thomas Cootes, Madelyn Perin, Chloe Blainey, Daisy Smith, Willow Hall, Ella Andrews, Allie Bradfield, Zander Annetts, Louis Bailey, Nhial Maciek, Levi Dunstan, Cooper Munro, Nadia Cittolin, Zarni McGregor, Evie Field, Emma Clement, Eloise McFarlane, Billy Bradfield. Henry Hogan, Miller Clarke, Billy McCarthy, Jack Bryant, Ella Davey, Ebony Andrews, Maggie Hughes, Georgia Dodds, Ellie Gumbleton.
Diocesan Winter Sport Trials - Netball
On Wednesday, 27th March, three of our talented students—Ebony Andrews, Mikayla Everly, and Kyna Rhodes—travelled to Grafton to represent the Richmond Zone Netball team at the Diocesan Winter Sport Netball Trials. Despite the wet conditions, the girls showcased outstanding skill, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship throughout the day.
The competition was fierce, but Ebony, Mikayla, and Kyna played with determination and teamwork, making their school proud. A special congratulations to Ebony Andrews, who was selected for the Diocesan Representative team. Ebony will now progress to the Polding Trials in Bathurst on Thursday, 2nd May (Term 2, Week 1), where she will compete at the next level.
We are incredibly proud of all three girls for their dedication and effort. Well done, Ebony, Mikayla, and Kyna!
