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Rowing Awards Night 2024

by Matt | Oct 9, 2024 | NEWS, Rowing, Sports

Celebrating the achievements of our rowers and coaches in 2024.

Pictured (L to R): Nathan Whitehead, Amy Edgerton, Courtney Davis, and Henry Chin.

Photos courtesy of Bianca Davis.

The rowing community remains one of the school’s most dedicated and resilient clubs, with students, coaches, staff, and families coming together year after year to tackle challenges head-on. Thank you for your continued support and congratulations on the successes achieved throughout 2024. We look forward to building upon these strengths in 2025.

2024 Rowing Awards

Most Improved Rowers
Remi Schiappadori
Brielle Dodd
Ben Sharpe
Tom Jolly
Georgia Gordon
Isabella Williams

Encouragement Award for Effort and Commitment to Rowing
Sam Offerman

Coaches Award for Best Crew

Girls Year 8 Quad Scull (Coxed)
Makayla Penrose
Lucy Neilsen
Luella McKendry
Zoe Webster
Georgia Gordon

Schoolboys Open Eight
Ethan Warrington
Remi Schiappadori
Riley Hibble
Aiden Bryce
Henry Chin
Nathaniel Talbot
Braden Rebgetz
Nathan Whitehead
Charlie Patrick
Nicholaas Grobler

Presentation of Boys Open Eight Crew
Ethan Warrington
Remi Schiappadori
Riley Hibble
Aiden Bryce
Henry Chin
Nathaniel Talbot
Braden Rebgetz
Nathan Whitehead
Charlie Patrick
Nicholaas Grobler

Presentation of Girls Open Eight Crew
Courtney Davis
Amy Edgerton
Rosa Nzeakor
Tahlia Penrose
Isabella Williams
Alyssa Pang
Brielle Dodd
Hallie Burgers
Alexander Chapman

Northern Region School Representative Rowing Team
Riley Hibble
Amy Edgerton
Braden Rebgetz
Nathaniel Talbot
Nicholaas Grobler
Hamish Wright
Alexander Chapman
Jacob Groves (Coach)

Most Successful Female Rower
Courtney Davis

Most Successful Male Rower
Henry Chin

Most Invaluable Coxswain
Nicholaas Grobler

Exceptional Female Leadership and Teamwork Award
Amy Edgerton

Exceptional Male Leadership and Teamwork Award
Nathan Whitehead

2024 Coaches
Shanelle Flute
Leyla Kenneally
Jacob Pang
Elise Chambers
Jacob Groves
Micah Talbot

Netball Awards 2024

by Matt | Sep 6, 2024 | NEWS, Sports

Recently the 12U, 15U and 18U Cathedral Netball Club teams celebrated the end of their season in style at the highly anticipated netball dinner. The Rock Centre was abuzz and looked spectacular with each team’s table decoration creation, based on the theme “Let the Games Begin”. Players, umpires and coaches were all celebrated for their efforts throughout the season, followed by plenty of high-energy dancing to finish off the night. Below is a summary of the awards presented on the evening.

Honorary Life Membership recipient Ms Kistern Gates with Rebecca Bulloch, Netball Coordinator.

AWARDS

UMPIRES

Encouragement – Molly P, Shana J, Addison S, Georgia D, Emma C, Amy E, Miliame M, Caryse K, Claire S, Claudia C, Yasmin L, Olivia M, Lulu M, Bridget B, Ashley W, Eve M & Millie K

Service (10 games or more) – Maddi M, Bronte B, Madison A, Chelsea C, Natalie T, Zoe G, Madeline T, Alyssa P, Lilly J, Layla M, Sophia S, Caitlyn C, L, Vanessa T, Harriet C & Louise K

Competency – Georgia D, Lilly J, Layla M, Molly P, Sophia S, Harriet C. Caitlyn C, Eve M & Millie K

National C Badge – Bronte B & Chelsea C
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COACHES

Student Coach of the Year (nominees) – Claire S, Abbygail V, Maddi M, Yasmin L, Madison A, Caryse K, Luke A & Olivia M
Winner – Luke A
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MOST IMPROVED

Cathedral Legacy: Lilly J
Cathedral Heritage: Amy E
Cathedral Spirit: Isabella W
Cathedral Pride: Alicia A
Cathedral Honour: Cassie M
Cathedral Classics: Lily D
Cathedral Chaos: Abbey G
Cathedral Cyclones: Harper R
Cathedral Clovers: Em W
Cathedral Chillies: Harriet L
Cathedral Cougars: Bronte B
Cathedral Coyotes: Abigail M
Cathedral Claws: Jemané N
Cathedral Chiefs: McKenzie L
Cathedral Cobras: Lucy R
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MOST CONSISTENT

Cathedral Legacy: Rosa N
Cathedral Heritage: Keira Y
Cathedral Spirit: Maddi M
Cathedral Pride: Molly P
Cathedral Honour: Angelina K
Cathedral Classics: Macy T
Cathedral Chaos: Eleanor S
Cathedral Cyclones: Georgia G
Cathedral Clovers: Lulu M
Cathedral Chillies: Shelley-Claire W
Cathedral Cougars: Jana M
Cathedral Coyotes: Kailey W
Cathedral Claws: Olivia G
Cathedral Chiefs: Lulu G
Cathedral Cobras: Penzi M
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MAJOR AWARDS

Club Contribution Award – Madison A
Honorary Life Membership – Ms Kistern Gates

Netball Dinner & Awards Gallery

CMBA Charity Ride 2024

by Matt | Aug 13, 2024 | Club News, MTB Academy, NEWS, Sports

Raising funds for Rare Ovarian Cancer research.

By Nick Verhoeven, Cathedral Mountain Bike Academy Coordinator

On June 1st the Cathedral Mountain Bike Academy held its first ‘CMBA 4 Charity’ ride between Mt Fox and Greenvale. At a distance of 122km, this was going to be a test of physical endurance.

The Academy had decided to raise funds for Rare Ovarian Cancer and had a goal of raising $10,000. I’m pleased to advise we smashed the goal by organising and cooking at the TCS Open Day, assisting the Leos with a BBQ in the Senior School Quad, and hosting a couple of bake sales. Additionally, riders sought donations from friends and family, and by knocking on neighbours doors.

Some interesting facts from the ride:

We had 20 students partake in the ride and were assisted by seven Parents who also rode.
A total of 14 people in 11 vehicles supported the riders who stopped every 20km to grab some food and drink and generally have a rest for 5-10 minutes.
Collectively the riders covered a total distance of 2,619 km, which is the distance from Mt Fox to Melbourne.

Thank you to our supporters and the 132 donations… we are proud to say that we raised a huge total of $17,661 for Rare Ovarian Cancer research.

The CMBA plans on holding another Charity Event in 2026.

To find out more about the Rare Ovarian Cancer charity, please visit: https://www.rocinc.org.au/

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Cathedral Equestrian Team

by Matt | May 10, 2024 | Club News, Middle School, NEWS, Sports

The Cathedral School has a small but talented team of riders, competing in various Equestrian events in around the North QLD region.
Recently, two students from Year 7 competed in the Moondarga Horse and Pony Club Interschools Competition with great success.

Pictured: Madisen McKenzie and Lily Lowis at the Moondarga Horse & Pony Club, Kelso.

‘On the last weekend of the school holidays, Madisen McKenzie and I represented Cathedral at the Moondarga Horse and Pony Club Interschools Competition.
Twenty-two schools from Townsville and surrounds attended the two-day event and Cathedral came fifth, which was an amazing achievement with only two riders competing!
Madisen received a First in Best Presented and Reserve Champion for Showjumping and Dressage on her horse Ronaldo.
I achieved 2 thirds in the Gymkhana events and a Highly Commended in the Show Jumping 60 cm, with my new horse, Dolly, who I had only been riding for three days and she had never jumped before.
We look forward to having a bigger team and further success next year!’
– Lily Lowis, Year 7

To find out more about the Cathedral School Equestrian Team, please contact Katie Godfrey.
katie.godfrey@cathedral.qld.edu.au

Interhouse Swimming Carnivals 2024

by Matt | Mar 4, 2024 | NEWS, Sports

Results and highlights from the Junior, Middle, and Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnivals.

Pictured: Langton House Captains for Junior School, Bryce Fisher and Olivia Gleadow hold up the trophy for the Interhouse Freestyle Swimming Carnival 2024.

After a delayed start due to the weather, the swimming carnivals have finally wrapped up for Term 1. Thank you to the organisers, parents, students, and the P&F Association for their patience and flexibility with the rescheduling of events. Congratulations to all competitors and house champions.

Junior School Interhouse Freestyle Carnival

Results: 1st Langton, 2nd Chatham, 3rd Bede, 4th More.

Photos: Mikaela Hanson

Middle School Interhouse Swimming Carnival – Term 1

Results: 1st Bede 496, 2nd More 466, 3rd Chatham 441, 4th Langton 400.

Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival – Term 1

Results: 1st More 420, 2nd Bede 408, 3rd Langton 378, 4th Chatham 366.

Photos: Jo Duncan.

Football Academy Cup

by Matt | Nov 6, 2023 | NEWS, Sports

Cathedral Vs EFA – Development Cup

What a thrilling day of football it has been at the Edds Football Academy Vs Cathedral Development Cup! We witnessed incredible talent, intense matches, and sportsmanship that truly showcased the spirit of the game.

🥇 Year 3/4 Category:

The day kicked off with the Year 3/4 teams competing in 6 rounds of group games. EFA Red dominated the field, finishing with an impressive 14 points. Cathedral Green secured the second spot with 8 points, narrowly edging out Cathedral Orange by just 1 point. In the grand final, it was an exhilarating match between EFA Red and Cathedral Green, with Cathedral Green emerging victorious and claiming the title.

🥈 Year 5/6 Category:

Next up, the Year 5/6 teams took the field for their 6 group rounds. EFA demonstrated their prowess by finishing at the top of the group, securing a place in the grand final. However, it was a nail-biting battle in the second-last game between EFA Black and Cathedral Orange, as both teams finished the group rounds with 9 points. The fate of who would advance came down to goal difference, with EFA Black narrowly edging out Cathedral Orange by just 1 goal. In a closely contested grand final, EFA Black emerged as the winners, securing a hard-fought victory with a 3-2 scoreline.

🏅 Year 7/8 Category:

In the Year 7/8 category, the teams showcased immense skill and determination throughout the day. After an intense round of group matches, the final spot came down to a thrilling showdown between Cathedral and EFA Black. In an exhilarating game, Cathedral triumphed, earning their place in the grand final. However, it was EFA Red who ultimately claimed victory, emerging as the champions of the Year 7/8 category.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the EFA Vs Cathedral Development Cup. The day as always was filled with outstanding performances, teamwork, and a true display of sportsmanship. Each and every player exhibited their passion for the game and their dedication to their respective teams.

Special thanks go to the referees, coaches, parents, and supporters who cheered on the teams and contributed to the electric atmosphere. Your unwavering support and encouragement created an unforgettable tournament experience.

Congratulations to all the teams who took part in the cup! Your hard work, resilience, and commitment were evident in every match played.

Once again, thank you to everyone involved, We look forward to more exciting competitions in the future.

Luke Baills – Head of Junior School