MSPC Newsletter - Term 1, Week 6, 14th March
Principal
Faculty News
FROM THE SPORTS DESK
COLLEGE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
A beautiful Tweed Valley morning greeted competitors for our annual Inter House Swimming carnival on Friday 28th February.
Conditions were excellent and the pool was fast with 8 new records set by some exceptional swimmers.
Spirit was HIGH from the opening march past with Doyle Yr 12 leaders surprising everyone with a perfectly presented choreographed dance routine.
Unfortunately for all the other Houses it would prove a hard act to follow. Whilst not leading the whole day, consistent entrants and placings quickly accumulated. Strong performances in both relays and war cries got the Doyle crew across the line to hold aloft the Monsignour O’Rourke Trophy at the end of competition.
Could I also thank the many families who donated cakes and slices to our P&F stall at the carnival. The kids really took advantage of the delicious offerings on sale.
A full wrap of all results follows:
DIOCESAN SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Unfortunately, due to cyclone Alfred, the Dio swimming carnival has had to be postponed until Wednesday 26th March. Good luck to our team of swimmers travelling now to Alstonville. Please be aware of the tight turnaround time between Dio and NSWCCC events. Please follow all deadlines on all paperwork issued if you are lucky enough to make the Lismore team for the CCC Championships.
NSW ALL SCHOOLS TRIATHLON
On Wednesday 26th February, two students travelled to Penrith to compete in the New South Wales All Schools triathlon event. Max Bourke (Yr 7) and Milly Simpson (Yr 8) had continued their training over the Christmas break to be in peak form for the event. Not to be intimidated with the size of the event, our two MSPC students were two of only 14 athletes from the Lismore Diocese to compete. Both students performed well finishing mid- pack in their age groups but already talking about the 2026 event and trying to gather others to the event and possibly enter a team in the event.
LISMORE DIO WINTER SPORTS TRIAL SUCCESS
Congratulations to the following athletes who have gained selection in various Lismore teams to compete further in the following sports:
U 16 Girls Rugby League: Tanesa Browning, Ivy Piticco
U15 Boys Rugby League: Liam Monaghan
Open Rugby League: Jack Thornton
Our Rugby League representatives will travel to South West Rocks on April 1st and 2nd to trial for the Northern NSW team which will compete at the NSW CCC Championships.
DIOCESAN OPEN BASKETBALL
Unfortunately TC Alfred forced a postponement in our Championships which only allows teams more preparation time. This event will now take place in Coffs Harbour on March 27th.
GOOGLE SPORT CLASSROOM
A reminder to all students (and parents) we have a MSPC Google sports classroom. This is where important sporting information is posted by myself or coaches about training, competitions and there is also event specific information on all the sports we offer. If your child has not joined please encourage them to do so and not miss opportunities, the code is here:
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UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS
- April 1st & 2nd Northern Country Rugby League trials, South West Rocks
- Wednesday 2nd April, Dio North Open Football, Lennox Heads
- NSWCCC Swimming April 2nd & 3rd, Sydney
- Bill Turner Trophy Rd 1 game (girls) versus St Joseph’s College
- Tuesday 8th April, Nick Meaney 9’s Rugby League (B&G) Ballina
- Thursday 10th April College Cross Country, Murwillumbah Showgrounds
TERM 2
- NSWCCC Touch Football Championships 29th & 30th May
- Tuesday 6th May Q-Schools Cup 7&8, Byron Bay
- Thursday 8th May NRCC U14& U16 Rugby League boys & girls, Casino
- Friday 9th May Q-Schools Cup 9&10, Byron Bay
- Tuesday 13th May Jamie Chapman Cup Girls Rugby League
- Wednesday 14th May, Dio Tennis, Lismore
- Thursday 15th Cochrane Cup
- Friday 16th May Q-Schools Cup 11 & 12, Byron Bay
- Friday 16th May Diocesan Cross Country, Grafton
Tim Whitney
Sport Co-ordinator