Sporting Highlights
AFL – Paul Kelly Cup
After weeks of rain and a cancelled event, we were finally able to put on our jerseys, roll up our socks and go out and show everyone what we were made of!
For the first year, we entered a girls team into the Paul Kelly Cup and, boy, did they do us proud! We had a mixed bag of athletes with some currently playing AFL, some netballers, Oz taggers and a whole lot of energy from those giving a new sport a try. Yes, there were nerves at first to engage in a sport foreign to them, especially with the tackling side of it. But that didn’t deter them! They fought hard, never gave up, listened to the advice given to them and worked amazingly as a team.
To watch these girls continue to improve game after game was extremely enjoyable. They may have started off a little slow with a loss in our first game, but their skills developed over the course of the day where they got a few wins under their belt, because they never gave up! Their parents were fist pumping the whole way. A huge thank you to Grant Vickery who gave up his time to help train and coach on the day. I am sure the girls were very appreciative of your guidance and support on the day.
The boys were much similar, going from strength to strength. Considering they were a player short the whole tournament, the fact they were undefeated in their pool was nothing short of amazing.
It was truly wonderful to witness the Year 6 boys step up and show their leadership skills where they rallied their mates together, stayed tight as a team, spoke positively towards one another and basically led themselves into warmups, tactics and game plays. We made it to the finals and the adrenaline kicked in. Unfortunately, they didn't walk away with a win, but considering they were a man down, their efforts should be acknowledged. Thank you to Bruce and Julia Kiem, for their support on the day, along with giving up their time for training sessions.
Until next year.
Polding Cross Country
On Wednesday our endurance runners took on the grueling track at the Sydney Equestrian Centre, vying for a place in the State Cross Country. Year 6 watched on and cheered for the boys via live stream as the tough course took its toll on our competitors as they traversed hills, gravel, grass and dirt striving to reach the finish line. We congratulate Archie D, who finished in 5th place and will continue on to the State competition, and Sam G, who finished in 30th place. Amazing results for both boys. Unfortunately, Eve was sick on the day and didn’t get to race, but I’m sure she’ll be raring to go next year.
Diocesan Rugby
Last Wednesday, Vincent M, displayed outstanding skills and sportsmanship at the diocesan rugby union trials held at Maitland. He carved up the field, despite feeling a little under the weather, and we congratulate him on his selection in to the Polding team as fullback. Well done Vinnie!
Diocesan Touch Football
While the rest of Year 6 enjoyed the first day in Canberra, Toby B took on the touch football trials held in Singleton. He stepped, dummied, and made some great touches, and we congratulate him on his selection in the Polding team. Great work, Toby