Palm Island Netball & Rugby Challenge

Palm Island Netball & Rugby Challenge

Highlights from the 2023 Obe Geia Rugby Challenge, and Kathy Tarpaulin Netball Challenge on Palm Island.

On Friday 26 March, The Cathedral School Junior Rugby & Netball teams boarded the ferry to Palm Island to participate in the Obe Geia (Rugby), and Kathy Tarpaulin (Netball) Challenge.

The rugby team played four games, coming away with one win, and were competitive in the other three, showing pleasing development among the players as the day progressed.

With the return of the Kathy Tarpaulin Netball Challenge, Rebecca Bullock’s team proudly came home with the shield, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament.

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‘Our Year 6 Netball Academy team travelled to Palm Island to compete in the Kathy Tarpaulin Netball Challenge. This is the first time this competition has run for several years, so it was wonderful to be back playing netball in this beautiful place on their brand-new netball courts. The team received a warm welcome from Palm Island elders and the wider community. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun – our girls embraced the opportunity wholeheartedly and immersed themselves in the experience, connecting with local players and spectators, and getting involved in all they could, including leading the Macarena during the lunch break.

On the court, our girls shone brightly. They played five hard-fought games across the day and finished undefeated. In the pool crossover, we defeated St Josephs The Strand and then in the Grand Final, we faced the local favourite and very talented Bwgcolman Community School team. In front of a large, vocal crowd, our girls had a tough battle on their hands but remained composed and played some outstanding netball across the entire court, snatching themselves a 2-point victory. The team was beyond proud to be the 2023 winners of this special event, which is not just about netball but about connection and reconciliation. Overall, it was a brilliant day with our players coming home victorious but more importantly with many treasured memories. Special thanks go to the event organisers, sponsors and officials, the Palm Island elders and community for welcoming us, and the recently re-established Palm Island Netball Association for hosting. We look forward to returning next year.’
Rebecca BullochNetball Coordinator

 

Photography by Michael Porter and Rebecca Bulloch.

Bill Nettle Challenge

Bill Nettle Challenge

Highlights from the 2023 ‘Bill Nettle Challenge’ at Brothers Leagues Club.

On Friday 31 March, The Cathedral School Rugby League Academy Under 12s team participated in the annual ‘Bill Nettle Challenge against school teams across Townsville. The team had two wins and two close losses, and played a great day of footy in very hot conditions.

Photography by Michael Porter.

Swimming Carnival 2023 – Middle School

Swimming Carnival 2023 – Middle School

Congratulations to Chatham House, winning the Middle School Swimming Carnival for 2023, with Langton taking home the House Spirit Award.

Senior School results:

1st Chatham 653, 2nd Bede 600, 3rd More 591, 4th Langton 394.

House Spirit Award – Langton

Age Champion

12 Year Girl 1. Harpa Miles M, 2. Zoe Lyster C

12 Year Boy 1. Curtis Hunn B, 2, Noah Shiells C

13 Year Girl 1. Emma McMahon M, 2. Lara Burgers C

13 Year Boy 1. Oskar Bourne C, 2. Lucas Goodwin B

14 Year Girl 1. Estella Smith C, 2. Maddie Hernandez L

14 Year Boy 1. Aidan Frizzell B, 2. Dale Humphreys C

15 Year Girl 1. Millie Irving C, 2. Equal Halle Burgers C, Lara Cavanagh M

15 Year Boy 1. Jeshua Cronje M, 2. Equal Jayden Porter M, Chad Appelcryn B

A special thank you to the P&F Association for providing food and drinks at the event.

Swimming Carnival 2023 – Senior School

Swimming Carnival 2023 – Senior School

The Bears bounced back to take out the first senior swimming carnival of the year, making it back-to-back wins for Bede House. It was great to award the House Spirit shield again after missing 2022 due to Covid.
Congratulations Chatham on their third successive House Spirit win.

Photography: Jo Duncan

Senior School results:

1st Bede 467, 2nd More 368, 3rd Chatham 318, 4th Langton 301.

House Spirit Award – Chatham

Age Champion

15 year Girl 1. Kiera Wallace M, 2. Mylee Kovacich B

15 Year Boy 1. Hunter Boschen B, 2. Sam Murphy M

16 Year Girl 1. Chloe Maxwell L, 2. Spycer Morse M

16 Year Boy 1. Elliot Sadewasser B, 2. Elliott Bryant B

17 Year Girl 1. Ava Calleja C, 2. Zoe Havenaar B

17 Year Boy 1. Luke Abdy B, 2 Joshua Murphy M

18 Year Girl 1. Macie Brereton B, Molly Gysberts M

18 Year Boy 1. James Haydon L, 2. Kyle Wood M

 

Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival

Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival

The Year 3 – 6 students competed in the Interhouse ‘Other Strokes’ Swimming Carnival on November 17 with Bede taking out the shield for 2022.
The final placings in the points competition:
1. Bede.   2. More.   3. Langton.   4. Chatham
Chatham was awarded the House Spirit following enthusiastic support for all competitors across all the House carnivals.
Thank you to Mr McCosker for the great photography.