Bill Turner Cup

The St Clare’s Under 15s Girls team competed in the first round of the 2022 Bill Turner Cup last Monday.  The Bill Turner Cup is a State-Wide knock-out soccer competition for girls aged 15 and under in 2022.  St Clare’s drew a talented Great Lakes Forster side in the first round.  The girls started well with some good attacking plays from Sara Harris, Maya Ljumanovic and Charlotte Anderson. However, it was Forster that took the lead early in the first half after a defensive mix up.  The St Clare’s girls dug deep and came out firing in the second half.  Great play from Ruby Hillyard on the right wing set up Kallee Rutledge for a great equalising goal.  Claire Downie then put in a beautifully struck free-kick from well outside the box to put St Clare’s in front with only minutes remaining.  In the final seconds St Clare’s added a third, Kallee Rutledge finishing off a nice attacking move for her second goal of the game.  It was a great display of character from the girls who never gave in and fought back to progress to the next round.  A highlight for the girls were the defensive efforts of Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Tessa Rourke and Elise Zammit who were excellent on the day.  St Clare’s face Gloucester in the next round next Wednesday, 25 May.

Back Row:  Elise Zammit, Charlotte Anderson, Claire Downie, Kallee Rutledge, Maya Ljumanovic, Ruby Hillyard, Ruby Polson & Amelia Johnson
Front Row:  Tessa Rourke, Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Miley Cox, Eve Montague, Marley Brown, Sara Harris & Marley Marriott

James Collins

NSWCCC Swimming

Two St Clare’s students were selected from the Diocesan Swimming Championship to represent the Maitland Newcastle Diocese at the NSWCCC Swimming Championship which was held on Wednesday, 6 April at the Sydney Olympic Park & Aquatic Centre in Homebush.  Both students displayed effort and a willingness to compete and do their best in each event in which they participated.

Sophie Scislo (13 Girls)
8^th- 50m Freestyle
4^th- 50m Butterfly
5^th- 100m Freestyle
5^th- 50m Backstroke
4^th- 100m Butterfly

Harrison Tancred (14 Boys)
5^th- 50m Freestyle
2^nd- 200m Freestyle
6^th- 100m Backstroke
1^st- 50m Breaststroke
4^th- 100m Freestyle
8^th- 50m Backstroke
1^st- 200m Individual Medley
2^nd- 100m Breaststroke 

 

From this carnival, students can qualify for the NSW All Schools Championship which will take place on Friday, 3 June at Homebush.

Thank you to the parents who accompanied these students and provided their support over the duration of the day.

Luke Rowe
Representative Sports Coordinator

Diocesan Cross Country

Due to the weather and closure of venues, a School Cross Country was not able to be held this year.  However, students were able to nominate to represent St Clare’s at the Diocesan Cross Country Championship which was held at Lake Glenbawn on Thursday, 5 May.  All Students should be proud of their efforts.  Well done!

6^th - Amy Rowell (16 Girls 4km)
28^th - Chilali Baggins-Cupitt (14 Girls 4km)
4^th - Miley Cox (14 Girls 4km)
14^th - Jocelin Martinez-Leeson (14 Girls 4km)
11^th - Nina Davy (14 Girls 4km)
6^th - Lucca Boyling (14 Boys 4km)
11^th - Kai De Bono (14 Boys 4km)
2^nd - Gemma Eady-Muxlow (15 Girls 4km)
28^th - Keira Gonzalez (15 Girls 4km)
6^th - Kallee Rutledge (15 Girls 4km)
5^th - Sofia Gonzalez (12 Girls 3km)
4^th - Alondra Martinez-Leeson (12 Girls 3km)
19^th - Piper Bamford (13 Girls 3km)
17^th - Alice Godfrey (13 Girls 3km)
11th - Sophie Scislo (13 Girls 3km)
54^th - Noah Buckland (13 Boys 3km)
56^th - Lucas Doel (13 Boys 3km)
17^th - Tayte Rutledge (13 Boys 3km)
20^th - Nash Syron (13 Boys 3km)
41^st - Cade Van Ewyk-Campbell (13 Boys 3km)
3^rd - Matthew Clements (13 Boys 3km)

From this carnival, students who finished in the top 6 in their event qualified for the NSWCCC Cross Country Championship to be held on Tuesday, 7 June at Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek.  Congratulations to the eight students who qualified for the NSWCCC Cross Country and now have the opportunity to represent the Diocese.

Thank you to the parents who made the trip to Lake Glenbawn.  Also, thank you to the staff:  Mrs Dunn and Mr & Mrs McCann who assisted on the day as officials on checkpoints and accompanied the students on the team bus.

Luke Rowe
Representative Sports Coordinator