Paul Kelly Cup 

On Thursday, June 12th, our Year 5 and Year 6 students proudly represented Joeys in the Paul Kelly Cup in Warners Bay with one girls’ team and one boys’ team. Both teams showed incredible enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and teamwork throughout the day. They celebrated each other’s successes and supported one another through every challenge, truly embodying the spirit and character of our school. 

The girls team had an outstanding day, remaining undefeated and demonstrating impressive growth—especially considering many were new to AFL. Their joyful smiles and personal achievements - including every player scoring a goal, made the day unforgettable. We are thrilled to announce the girls will now advance to the Regionals! 

The boys’ team also had a fantastic performance, winning four out of five games. Their determination and fight for every ball and every mark was inspiring to watch. They never gave up and showed such great skill in each game. Again, for many, they were new to AFL, but you would have thought they had been playing for years! 

A big thank you to Grant Vickery and Marty Dineen for coaching and supporting our teams—Joeys is so lucky to have such dedicated parents! 

Boys, please remember to wash and return your jerseys and socks to the school office. 

NSWPSSA Championships Rugby Union 

On 5th and 6th June, Ellie V travelled to Blacktown to represent the Polding team at the NSWPSSA Rugby Union Championships. Competing against 13 strong teams from across New South Wales, Ellie demonstrated outstanding skill, resilience, and teamwork across the two-day event. Her efforts contributed to a series of team successes, culminating in an impressive 3rd place finish. Beyond the competition, Ellie formed valuable friendships and embraced the opportunity with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of Ellie’s achievements and the way she represented our school with pride, determination, and spirit. 

Polding Cross Country 

On 11th June, Eve D and Alice K travelled to Sydney to compete in the Polding Cross Country Championships, tackling a challenging course with determination and perseverance. Both students ran exceptionally well, showing great resilience as they navigated the demanding terrain. We congratulate Eve on her strong performance, placing 34th against a highly competitive field, and Alice on her outstanding achievement, finishing in 3rd place. Alice’s result sees her progress to the NSW State Championships, and we wish her all the best as she prepares for the next stage. Well done to both girls on representing our school with pride and determination. 

Polding Rugby Union trials 

On 5th June, Vincent M and Digby W travelled to compete in the Polding Rugby Union Trials. Both boys demonstrated impressive skill, commitment, and a genuine passion for the game as they competed alongside talented players from across the region. We extend our congratulations to Vincent on his selection to the Polding team — a well-deserved recognition of his performance on the day. Well done to both boys for representing our school with determination and pride. 

Upcoming Events 

Regional Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 24th  June  

Shannon Bailey 
Sports Coordinator