From our Leader of Sport - Mrs Toni McRae

St Carthage’s Athletics Carnival 

The St Carthage's Athletics Carnival will be held on Monday, 23rd June at Riverview Park, South Lismore.  All students from K-6 will attend the carnival and participate in a range of running, throwing, jumping and novelty events. Although it is a representative pathway, the emphasis of the day is participation and fun. The Lions Club will run a BBQ, Coffee Addictions will have a coffee van and Mrs Bodley will have drinks, icy poles and lollies in the canteen. Parents and family members are invited to join us throughout the day. Please see Compass for further information.

The events held at the athletics carnival are as follows:

800m/1500m

The 800m and 1500m (invitation based on cross-country results) will be run at school before the carnival.

Richmond Zone Athletics Carnival 

The Richmond Zone Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday, 31st July in Lismore. Times and distances will be used from the athletics carnival to select students to attend the Richmond Zone Athletics Carnival. Selection in each event is based on the following:

St Carthage's Students excel at the NSW Polding Hockey Championships.

Early this term, the Polding Winter Sports Hockey Trials were held in Bathurst, bringing together top primary school athletes across NSW.

Among the standout performers were Maggie Hughes and Lucas Harmon, who showcased exceptional talent in hockey. Maggie earned selection for the Polding Girls Hockey team, while Lucas was chosen for the Polding Boys Hockey team.

Following their selection, both Maggie and Lucas recently represented Polding at NSW PSSA Hockey Championships in Newcastle, where they competed against the best young hockey players from across New South Wales.

These selections and performances are a testament to Maggie and Lucas's hard work, skill, and commitment to their sport. Their achievements reflect the strength of St Carthage's sporting program and the encouragement of dedicated coaches and staff.

Congratulations to Maggie and Lucas on their fantastic efforts—we are incredibly proud of them and look forward to seeing what they accomplish next!

Year 3 and 4 Tennis Program

Over the past four weeks, Year 2 and Year 3 students have enjoyed participating in the “Tennis on Tour” coaching clinics.

The program introduced students to the game of tennis in a fun, active, and engaging way, helping them develop fundamental skills through games, movement, and teamwork.

It was a fantastic and thoroughly enjoyable experience for all involved, with lots of smiles and energy on the court each week!

A big thank you to the coaches from Tennis on Tour for making the sessions so much fun and for inspiring our students to give tennis a go!

Brian Kelly 7’s Gala Day – St Carthage’s Shines in Ballina

Five teams from St Carthage’s recently travelled to Ballina to take part in the Primary Schools Brian Kelly 7’s Gala Day.

We were proud to field:

• Two Year 3 and 4 teams – Boys and Girls
  
  
• Two Year 5 and 6 teams – Boys and Girls
  
  
• One Year 5 and 6 League Tag team
  
  

All students represented St Carthage’s with outstanding enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and skill throughout the day. Their teamwork, spirit, and fair play were a credit to the school.

The day was one of the largest primary school Rugby League gala events ever held in the Northern Rivers, with an incredible 49 teams from schools across the region taking part — making it a standout junior sporting event for the area.

A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and coaches, Mr David Morrissey, Mrs Daniel O’Brien, Mr Ben Schweizer and Miss Abby Parritt, who supported and guided the students both in the lead-up and on the day itself. Your time and encouragement make these experiences possible.

We also extend our huge thanks to the parents and supporters who travelled to cheer on our teams—your encouragement means the world to our students and helps make days like these extra special.

Well done to all involved!

Diocesan Cross Country Championships

St Carthage’s Primary School proudly congratulates nine students who were selected in the Richmond Zone Cross Country team to compete at the Diocesan Primary Cross Country Championships held in Woolgoolga on Thursday, 29th May.

This event provides students with the opportunity to qualify for the NSW CPS Cross Country Championships, which will take place at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre on Wednesday, 11th June 2025.

A huge congratulations to our talented runners:
Ebony Andrews, Ella Andrews, Zander Annetts, Nadia Cittolin, Ella Davey, Georgia Dodds, Hamish Hughes, Maggie Hughes, and Frankie Veronese.

We are proud of your achievements and the way you represented our school!

NRL League Stars After School Program Term 3

League Stars is an introductory program that is all play, no contact, appealing to the true nature of kids, in all their messy, high-energy, love of fun and play. League Stars is run before or after school for primary school-aged children over 4 -8 weeks. 

The program is suitable for all abilities and ages between 5-12 with the focus on practising fundamental movement skills and having a blast with friends. The activities within these programs not only keep kids fit and active but also teach them fundamental social, teamwork and collaboration skills.

All participants will receive a pack that includes a League Stars Ball and Pump, backpack and shirt printed with the League Stars logo.

Prior to the beginning of the program NRL development officers will conduct an introductory clinic in school to give the students a taste of what the program is all about and gain interest in registering. These sessions run for 30 minutes and we are able to combine two classes in one if this is better suited for your school. "  

If you would like to find more information on the League Stars Program please visit the link below;

www.playrugbyleague.com/league-stars/schools