Diocesan Cross Country Report 2025 

The weather at this year’s event was fantastic with the dam at full capacity.  Students represented St Clare’s at the Diocesan Cross Country Championship with excitement throughout the day at Lake Glenbawn on Thursday, 8 May.  Students displayed remarkable effort and a commitment to compete and do their best in their event.  

From this event, students who finished in the top six qualified for the NSWCCC Cross Country Championship to be held in Sydney on Wednesday 11 June.  These students have already been informed and given the details to register. 

Thank you to the parents who made the trip to Lake Glenbawn.  Also, thank you to the staff, Mrs Oehme and Mr McKee, who assisted on the day as officials on checkpoints. 

Results for the St Clare’s team: 

Mia Wheeler, Zarlie McDermott, Tara Isbel, Kannika Broadbent, Phryne Rowe, Carter Cox, Joey Hill & Michael Galati

Luke Rowe
Leader of Learning - Sport

U16 Girls Basketball 

Congratulations to Our U’16 Girls Basketball Team – Undefeated Champions! 

I would like to congratulate the Under-16 Girls Basketball Team for their outstanding performance in the Basketball NSW Schools Tournament – Open Division. 

Left to Right – Makayla Quillan, Colbie McCabe, Alondra Martinez-Leeson, Sienna Cooper, Charlotte Cooper, Adele Whitehouse-Miotto, Ellara Collins, Ava Gillard & Callie Gillard 

The team went undefeated throughout the tournament, showcasing exceptional talent, teamwork, and determination.  Their hard work and sportsmanship have earned them not only the championship title but also qualification for the State Championship in Penrith. 

This achievement is a testament to the players' dedication.  We are incredibly proud of you all and wish you the very best as you represent us on the State stage. 

Big thank you to Denise Ryan for her support on the day. 

Keep shining and keep striving – you’ve already made us proud! 

Mr Laurent Gonfond
U16 Basketball Coordinator

Open Boys Basketball 

On Thursday 8 May the St Clare’s Boys Open Basketball team headed off to the Federation Centre in Maitland for the 2025 BNSW Schools competition.  The team consisting of Year 10 students Cade Van Ewyk-Campbell, Henry Doyle, Dallas Agnew, Sam Stephens, Tom Davy, Harry Martin, Jagger Wallis, Cooper Yates and Year 9 student Leo Beckton. 

Back Row - Tom Davy, Sam Stephens & Jagger Wallis
Front Row - Leo Beckton, Henry Doyle, Harry Martin, Cooper Yates , Dallas Agnew & Cade Van Ewyk-Campbell 

Our team was well placed in the Division 3 competition playing against St Joseph’s Catholic College, Aberdeen, Singleton High School and Hunter Valley Grammar School. 

Our first game was against St Joseph’s.  While the boys put in a valiant effort against St Joseph’s we unfortunately lost our first game 27 to 54.  After regrouping in the break, the boys took to the court against Singleton.  Singleton was a worthy opponent that kept the boys on their toes, but the flow of the game and the skill of our boys led us to a 42 to 34 win over Singleton.  Going into the third game our boys brought in the enthusiasm of their last win to take on Hunter Valley Grammar School.  Our boys and Hunter Valley were in a tight contest right from the first tip off.  The game flowed well for both teams at times going net for net.  In the end our boys won with a 20 to 18 win. 

With our wins against Singleton and Hunter Valley putting us second in Pool A, we headed into the semi-finals against Pool B winners St Joseph’s Lochinvar.  The semi-final game provided some tough challenges for our boys, while they fought hard and showed why they belonged in the semi-final, the boys were eventually defeated.

I want to thank the students, for their efforts and skills on the day.  I would also like to put out a big thank you to Mrs Blundell for coming along with us and lending a hand with scoring and time keeping. 

Mr Hobbes
Basketball Coordinator

Diocesan Football 7-10 Boys Knockout 

On Tuesday 13 May the Year 7-10 boys football team travelled to Speers Point for the Diocesan Knockout.  The boys represented St Clare’s with pride, unfortunately going down to some strong opposition.  All students should be proud of their spirited performances on the day. 

 

Back Row:  Joey Hill, Jacob Hogan, Oscar Davy, Henry O’Connell, Alex Podolinsky, Ashton Dennis, Caden Hicks, Nash Syron & Ethan Kemp
Front Row:  Ashley Allan, Mac Randall, Cameron Ford, Marlon Davies, Logan Webster & Taj Johnson
(Absent from photo – Xavier Hammond) 

Junior Girls Dio Football Knockout Tournament  

The St Clare's team travelled to Spears Point for the Diocesan Knockout tournament that was played in driving rain. 

The team never gave up despite the tough conditions and quality opposition.  The girls were a credit to the school and the sportsmanship on display was excellent. 

Lanae Rutledge and Chloe Hile were the standout performers on the day. 

Well done girls. 

Back Row:  Lanae Rutledge, Arabella Gray, Tara Isbel, Adda Pickford, Adele Whitehouse-Miotto & Georgia Hardy
Front Row:  Destiny Mastop, Mikayla Humphries, Olivia Murphy, Sophie Pickford, Chloe Hile, Jarrah Black 

James Collins
Dio Football Knockout Coordinator

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