Sport
Bill Turner Cup Soccer - Boys
The Bill Turner Cup is a statewide soccer knockout for boys 15 years and under. The St Paul's boys team won their first game 2-0 against Hastings High and then defeated Westport High 2-0 in their second game. St Paul's was the dominant side in both games and it was very pleasing to see the players work well as a team. It was difficult scoring goals, as the game was played on the artificial surface in Port Macquarie and only hockey goals were available. Oliver Gill and Oliver Tamblyn were the goal scorers in the first game, and Hamish Davies and Oliver Tamblyn scored goals in the second game. The next game for the team is against MacKillop Catholic College, who traditionally have a very strong side. The St Paul's boys are up for the test whenever there is a break in the weather.
Bill Turner Trophy Soccer - Girls
On Monday 12 May, the Bill Turner Trophy team travelled to Port Macquarie. The Bill Turner Trophy is a football (soccer) competition for U15’s girls that involves schools across five states. Teams continue to play until they experience a loss and are then eliminated. Due to the ongoing wet weather, the day was held as a gala day. To start, the girls took on Westport High who they defeated 1-0 in a close but well-played game. They progressed to the next game against Port Macquarie High School, which they comfortably won 3-0. The girls displayed fantastic skill, teamwork, determination and sportsmanship in their games. They now progress to the next round of the competition where they will play St Columba when we get some sunshine.
Netball Schools Cup
The Netball Schools Cup was held on Wednesday 14 May at the Kempsey Netball Courts. Congratulations to the six St Paul's teams who competed and were successful on the day and are progressing to the next level which will be held in Port Macquarie during Term 3, as well as the Year 9 and Year 10 boys teams who progress automatically.
Our junior girls teams consisted of a mix of Year 7 and Year 8 girls who played with energy and enthusiasm on the court. One of the teams were undefeated all day and the other team, which was made up of Year 7 girls, were able to stay strong against Bowraville High and come out with a draw and a win, finishing second for the day. Many of our junior girls also helped out with umpiring, not only for St Paul’s but also volunteered to umpire many games throughout the day for St Joseph’s, which was wonderful to see.
The Year 9 and Year 10 teams were also very strong on the day considering they played with no reserves, as many of the Year 10 girls were attending the PASS Camp. Both teams managed strong wins against Melville High and took out first and second on the day.
This carnival also saw Oliver Haydon and Cooper Rowsell help coach a successful Year 8 boys team, and Lakyah Bell and Sophie Smailes help with a very keen Year 7 and 8 team. These students are to be commended on their enthusiasm and dedication to their teams.
Well done to the St Paul's boys teams who competed at the Netball Schools Cup. The Year 8 boys team managed to return a perfect record. Rapid movement of the ball from one end of the court to the other kept their opponents on their toes. The older boys only conceded a lead once throughout the day, going into halftime against their younger colleagues 1-0 down before snatching victory. The two games against Melville High were spirited affairs, with the St Paul’s teams taking victory both times. The Year 7 team showed mercurial skill throughout their games and finished the day winning two of their four games.
Basketball NSW Schools Tournament
It was a busy week for sport at St Paul’s and the Senior Boys Basketball team concluded the action on Thursday 15 May with a trip to Sportz Central in Coffs Harbour for the Basketball NSW Mid North Coast Schools Tournament.
Having been prepared by Meghan Kemp (President - Kempsey Basketball Association), the boys were looking forward to a challenging day of senior basketball. Our first match against eventual champions, Bishop Druitt College, started well and we were competitive and down by 16-8 after 10 minutes. The Champions then clicked into gear defeating St Paul’s by 51-10.
The second match was played against Coffs Harbour Christian Community College (CHCCC) who were very competitive going down 54-33.
St Paul's then played in the Division 1 Semi-final against CHCCC again and this time were outclassed going down by 53-24. The physicality of the day had taken its toll and the boys had learnt about the standard required for Division 1 Schools Basketball.
A big thank you to Meghan Kemp for preparing the team and with the majority of the squad in Years 9 and 10 the future looks very bright for basketball at St Paul’s College. Let us hope that our shiny new multi-sport stadium can be utilised to its full potential with the inclusion of more opportunities for internal and external indoor sport competitions.
Player of the day - Pierson Kemp
Most Improved - Dane Fisher
Coaches Encouragement Award - Mannix Baillie
Apple i-Phone Management Award - Thomas James
Diocesan Cross Country
The Diocesan Cross Country has once again been postponed until Monday 26 May. Let’s hope that the weather will allow our 30 Diocesan Cross Country finalists to participate in this event at the new venue of Wiigulga Sporting Complex, Solitary Islands Way, Woolgoolga.
NSWCCC Rugby 7’s Selection
Isla Grafin Von Mengersen has been chosen in the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Girls 16 Years Rugby 7's squad. This is a fantastic achievement for Isla who is a very dedicated rugby player and will now be attending the NSW All Schools Rugby 7’s Championships on 25 - 26 June.
Lismore Diocese Netball Representative
Good luck to Lakyah Bell who will be attending the NSWCCC 15 Years Netball trials next Thursday 29 May in Penrith.
Mr Leon Robinson - Teacher and Sports Coordinator