Co-curricular Opportunities

• House Cross Country was held in Term 1 in preparation for the Armadale District Competition. Davis were the overall winners.

• 40 students were chosen to represent St Catherine’s at District Cross Country.

• From District, one student finished fifth in the 11 Years age group. One student placed sixth in the 12/13 Years.

• One student placed 35th at the State Championships.

Our Year 6 students proved to be very enthusiastic about District competitions. District placings were:

• Soccer: third in district.

• Netball: fifth in district.

• AFL: fifth in district.

• Basketball: fifth in district.

The Armadale District Diving Carnival held at St Catherine’s in early Term 2 was a highlight for our keen divers. The standard of diving was high and our high performing divers in each age group were:

• Year 6 (12/13 years): A Division –third, B Division – first, second, third and fourth.

• Year 5 (11 years): B Division –third, fourth.

• Year 4 (10 years): In their first competition our divers performed all their jumps and dives to the best of their ability. Although they missed placing, they were proud of their efforts in their first dive carnival.

At Barbreck all Years 3 to 6 students compete for their House in Swimming, Cross Country, and Athletics. The Years 5 and 6 students tackle many sports in their after-school sports time. Soccer, Netball, Handball, Tee-Ball, and flags are all played for House points, with students competing with tremendous House spirit. In 2022, Beaulieu Blair took out the overall honours.

During Term 1 the Armadale District Swimming Sports were held. After individual events, St Catherine’s was equal second with relays to follow. Relays are always a test of depth, and where the larger schools shine through. St Catherine’s finished second with our 10 Years Relay Team progressing to the Beachside Division Carnival. In the Population Trophy, St Catherine’s were victorious.

• St Catherine’s won Overall Girls Primary School Championships at both Victorian and National competitions.

• The Victorian Interschools for Cross Country and the Alpine events were held in August and as always St Catherine’s was well represented in every event and division.

• At Nationals, the Division 4 XC Relay Team took first place with a spirited performance.