SPORTS NEWS- MRS BARNES

Richmond Zone Swimming

On Friday 14th February, Mrs Jett and Mrs Wilkins took a small but dedicated squad of 14 swimmers to the Richmond Zone Swimming Carnival. All swimmers performed superbly and the support given to each other was fantastic to see. With only 14 swimmers our school clearly had the loudest support, with the chanting and cheering for each other. We had four swimmers progress to the Diocesan Carnival which will be held at Murwillumbah Swimming Complex on Tuesday the 4th March. Congratulations to Indi Martin, Chase Martin, Archie Martin and Phoebe Jett who will represent the Richmond Zone. They will be competing in:

Indi Martin - 8 year Girls 50m Freestyle

Phoebe Jett - Junior Girls  50m Breaststroke

Chase Martin - Senior Boys 50m Backstroke and Senior Boys 50m Butterfly

Archie Martin - 10 year Boys 5om Freestyle, Junior Boys 50m Backstroke, Junior Boys 50m Breaststroke and the Junior Boys Individual Medley. 

WE WILL SHARE THEIR RESULTS IN A FUTURE NEWSLETTER

Hockey 

Congratulations to Chase Martin and Thomas Bailey who will trial in Grafton on Monday 3rd March to gain selection into the Diocesan Hockey team. We wish Chase and Thomass the best of luck.

St Joseph's will hold our school cross country in our school grounds on Thursday 6th March - Week 5. The races will commence at 10:10am and finish at approximately 12pm.  

Distances for the Cross Country are:

• 3000 metres  (3 kilometres) for 11, 12 and 13  year old boys and girls
• 2000 metres (2 kilometres) for 8,9 and 10 year old boys and girls
• 1000  metres ( 1 kilometres) for 7 year old boys and girls
• 500 metres  ( 0.5 kilometres) for 5 and 6 year old boys and girl

We will present medallions, ribbons and the winning colour Sports House at a special sports assembly on Thursday 5th April afternoon at 3pm.

If you have some spare time we would love some parent helpers for the cross country.  If you can assist please call Gayl at the office on 66822468 or email Melissa Barnes - melissa.barnes@lism.catholic.edu.au

On Wednesday the 12th February, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 had the opportunity to experience a rugby league skill session delivered by Maxwell Bear,  the Game Development Officer - Northern NSW. The students had a wonderful time and enjoyed themselves.