St Clare’s Cross Country Championships 2024

The Cross Country Championships were held on Tuesday 26 March at the Taree Recreation Grounds. 

All students participating displayed great effort and a willingness to compete and do their best.  Thank you to Mr Hobbes and the Sports Coaching students who supported and assisted running the event. 

The following students participated on the day in either a 3km, 4km, 6km or 8km event: 

Sam Mitchell, Jacob Clark, Carter Cox, Peter Clements, Milla Thompson, Adele Whitehouse-Miotto, Zarlie McDermott, Leo Beckton, James Hughes, Kannika Broadbent, Ella McLane, Sophie Pickford, Nahlah Wells, Jaylah Koenig, Tara Isbel, Matthew Clements, Henry O’Connell, Ryan Darzi, Miley Cox, Maya Ljumanovic, Ruby Hillyard, Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Jocelin Martinez-Leeson, Aiden Miles, Archer Murray, Rory Byrne, Rufus Rowe and Lachlan Bell.

Students eligible for the Diocesan Cross Country will travel to Glenbawn Dam on 9 May to compete at the Diocesan event.

House Standings

1 Kendall – 140 points
2 Gordon - 130 points
3 Lawson - 70 points
4 Paterson – 50 points

Age Champions

12 Years
BOYS – Samuel Mitchell
GIRLS – not contested

13 Years
BOYS – Carter Cox
GIRLS – Zarlie McDermott 

14 Years
BOYS – Leo Beckton
GIRLS – Kannika Broadbent 

15 Years
BOYS – Matthew Clements
GIRLS – not contested

16 Years
BOYS – Aiden Miles
GIRLS – Miley Cox 

17 Years
BOYS – Rory Byrne
GIRLS – Gemma Eady-Muxlow 

18 Years
BOYS – Lachlan Bell
GIRLS – not contested

Students who have finished in the top eight places at the school event have gained an invitation to the Diocesan Championships to be held on Thursday 9 May at Lake Glenbawn, Scone.  These students have been added to the event with consent and payment due on Friday 12 April.  Any student who does not wish to attend must let Mr Rowe by Friday 12 April.  Students have been notified via email. 

Luke Rowe
School & Representative Sport Coordinator 

NSWCCC Team

Congratulations to Year 9 student Sophie Scislo for making the NSWCCC Team for swimming.  A great achievement.

Lisa Mumford
Year 9 Leader of Wellbeing & Engagement

14’s Cochrane Cup Rugby League 

Congratulations to our 14’s boys Rugby League team, who showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship as they competed in the opening round of the Cochrane Cup at McKeachie’s Sportsgorund, Maitland on Thursday, 28 March.  The boys displayed outstanding determination and talent, treating spectators to a display of high-quality Rugby League. 

In their first match, St Clare’s faced off against Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie.  Demonstrating a solid defensive foundation and well-coordinated attacking strategies, the boys swiftly scored two early tries.  St Clare’s showcased dominance in both defence and field positioning throughout the game, exhibiting remarkable athleticism, skill, and flair in their offensive manoeuvres.  The match culminated in a resounding 38-0 victory for St Clare’s. 

In their second and final match, St Clare’s encountered the formidable defending champions, All Saints College, Maitland.  The game proved to be a physical and intense battle, with St Clare’s initially thwarting numerous attacking attempts near their try line.  However, lapses in discipline, fatigue, and handling errors crept into St Clare’s gameplay, allowing All Saints to capitalise and score three quick tries.  Despite regaining composure towards the end and securing a try of their own, St Clare’s ultimately fell short, with All Saints College emerging victorious with an 18-6 win. 

We extend our sincere gratitude to Mrs Polson, as well as Hayden Robertson, Taj Warboys, and Charlie Gibbon for their invaluable time and dedication in training, coaching, and supporting our team.  Without their tireless efforts, events like this would not be possible. 

Back Row (L-R): Mason Kesby, Hamish Anderson, Kobi Egan, Koen Paff, Nicholas Pereira, Noel Saunders, Archie Hanley, Blake Stewart & Bailey Furze
Front Row (L-R): Xavier Wilkes, Finn McNeil, Asher Mathew, Oscar Ryan, Arlie Atchison, Ashton Robertson & Lachlan Polson
Absent:  Jacobi Hobden

Futsal Junior Teams (U19 girls, U13 and U16 Boys): 

The U16 futsal team had a fairly successful day winning three and losing two over the tournament.  Our team played with terrific determination, sportsmanship and skills, coming back from a 5-0 deficit at half time to lose 5-4. 

Great result for a team who was quickly put together.  Well done and looking forward a better 2025.

 16 Boys :  Cohen Shoesmith, Max Lawson, Cornell Estibeiro, Huon Buckland, Taylor Baker, Aiden Miles, Jade Parvin and Cameron Ford

Our 19 girls had a mixed day with some great wins, showing strong defence and dominance in attack, mixed with some unlucky losses. It was hard not having a designated Keeper and the ladies did share the job well.  A big thank you to Kya Henwood for filling the keeper role in most games. Well done to all of the team.  It was a massive accomplishment to make the Finals.  It was great to coach this side and see the girls come together as a team.

19 Girls:  Elise Zammit, Darcey Oades, Miley Cox, Gemma Eady-Muxlow and Amelia Jonhson
Absent:  Kya Henwood 

Unfortunately, even in finishing in the top four, with the change of rules this year, they missed out on the final, only the top two teams played the final.  The boys had a mixed day with three wins and two losses and one draw, showing strong defence and dominance in attack, mixed with some unlucky losses, both coming in the last minutes of the game, 1-0 and 2-1.

13 Boys:  Noah Johson, Nate Lawson, Cooper Wright, Jacob Hogan, Carter Cox, Oliver Schiffmann and Byron Boyling 

Congratulations to all for a very strong performance and good results. 

Mr Laurent Gonfond
Futsal Coordinator

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