Sport

A Year of Sporting Success and Team Spirit

SEGAP Intermediate Tennis and Softball: A Winning Finish to the Year! 

The final SEGAP competition for the year saw students come together at Killester College for an afternoon of Intermediate Tennis and Softball, showcasing fantastic sportsmanship, determination and team spirit. 

Our Intermediate Tennis girls faced a challenging day on the court, finishing 3rd overall. Despite the tough competition, the girls worked hard to improve their groundstrokes, shot placement, consistency and overall court positioning while gaining valuable match experience.  Congratulations to Hazel F and Stella K, who were deservedly awarded MVPs for their consistent performance across the day. 

Meanwhile, our Intermediate Softball team had an outstanding day, dominating the competition from start to finish!  With exceptional pitching from Elise H and powerful batting across the team, the girls proved a force to be reckoned with.  Multiple home runs from Elise, Kathryn and Anastasia helped the team win every match on their way to the Grand Final. 

Facing OLSH in the final showdown, the girls delivered another incredible performance, securing a convincing 5–0 victory.  A huge congratulations to the entire team for their fantastic efforts on the day.   Special recognition goes to Elise H and Kathryn A, our masterclass pitching and catching combination who were awarded MVP awards for their team. 

What a fantastic way to finish the SEGAP sporting calendar for the year!

CGSAV Junior Partner Netball – A Fantastic Day of Teamwork and Competition! 

The CGSAV Junior Partner Netball competition brought plenty of excitement, teamwork and school spirit as we joined forces with Salesian College to compete in this year's tournament. 

In the three weeks leading up to the competition, both schools worked hard to prepare, with the Salesian boys travelling to our school for joint training sessions. These sessions provided a great opportunity for players to build connections, develop their combinations and fine-tune their skills ahead of competition day. 

On the day, we entered two teams, each made up of five boys and five girls, ready to take on the competition across six rounds of netball. 

The Junior A Team started the day strongly with an opening win, but faced some tough opposition in the following rounds, eventually finishing 9th overall.  Despite the challenging results, the team continued to show great determination and sportsmanship throughout the day.  They finished on a high in the Grand Final round, securing an impressive 12–7 victory over Academy/Simonds.  A special mention goes to Menaarah P, whose outstanding shooting performance throughout the day earned her the well-deserved MVP award for her team. 

The Junior B Team had an exceptional day on the court, winning four out of their five rounds to be placed 3rd heading into the Grand Final round.  They faced CLC/Parade in a thrilling and tightly contested match.  With scores locked at full time, the game headed into overtime, where the team showed incredible composure and determination to eventually secure a nail-biting one-goal victory!  Congratulations to Giselle B, who was awarded MVP for her fantastic contribution to the team. 

A huge congratulations to all players from both schools for their efforts, teamwork and commitment throughout the day.  It was fantastic to see the partnerships develop both on and off the court, with plenty of memorable moments along the way. 

After a long and action-packed day of netball, the teams celebrated their efforts with a well-earned McDonald's stop on the journey home! 

Well done to everyone involved, and a big thank you to Salesian College for being such fantastic partners.  We look forward to building on this partnership in future competitions! 

Celebrating a Fantastic Year of Sport – 2027 Celebration of Sport 

On Thursday 29 October, we proudly hosted our 2027 Celebration of Sport, an afternoon dedicated to recognising, acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements of our students throughout the year. 

The event brought together our sporting community to celebrate our MVP recipients, 11 CGSAV Grand Final-winning teams, our National School Aerobics winning teams and the students who represented our school in association representative teams.  It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on a year filled with commitment, teamwork, determination and success. 

The afternoon kicked off in spectacular style with a performance from our Junior School Aerobics team, The Power Hearts, who secured 1st place at the Schoolaerobics National Championships. Their performance was a fantastic showcase of the talent, dedication and hard work that goes into achieving success at the highest level. 

We then heard from our 2027 Sport Captain, Zoe D, who delivered the Semester 1 and 2 Sport wrap-up, highlighting the many achievements and memorable moments from another busy and successful year of sport. 

A special highlight of the afternoon was welcoming our guest speaker, Alyssa Polites (Alumni 2020), dual cycling gold medallist at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Alyssa joined Zoe for an engaging interview, sharing insights into her sporting journey, the dedication required to compete at an elite level and the demands of her training schedule.  Students gained a valuable insight into what life is like as an elite athlete, travelling and competing around the world, and the commitment, resilience and determination needed to reach the top of their sport. 

It was particularly special to welcome back one of our own past students and hear firsthand how her sporting journey has progressed since graduating.  Alyssa's story was an inspiring reminder of what can be achieved through passion, perseverance and hard work. 

House Dodgeball – The Competition is Heating Up! 

House Dodgeball is in full swing, with the Year 11 and Year 7 competitions now complete!  Xavier House has claimed both year-level titles so far, setting the bar high for the remaining competitions. 

With plenty of high energy, fierce competition and house spirit our new House Captains have done a fantastic job leading the charge and bringing the excitement to the courts. It has been a fun and action-packed way to spend a few lunchtimes, with plenty of laughs, teamwork and friendly rivalry along the way! 

Year 10 take to the court this week, with Years 8 and 9 competitions to follow in the coming weeks. 

Can Xavier hold onto their winning streak, or will another House rise to the challenge? Who will be crowned the House Dodgeball Champions?  Let the battle continue! 

2027 Sport Trials 

Over the coming weeks trials will be held for 2027 Term 1 Sport. 

Trials will be held at lunchtimes at the McBride Centre for Indoor Cricket, Tennis and Softball.  

Students in Year 7 will trials for 2027 Junior teams. 

Students in Year 8 and 9 will trial for 2027 Intermediate Teams 

Students in Year 10 and 11 will trial for 2027 Senior Teams 

Students are reminded to check their emails and Daily Notices for trials dates.