Hockey
One boy and six girls travelled to Grafton for the North Coast hockey trials. The students played in three games against the other zones in the North Coast. All tried extremely hard with Maddison and Willow being selected to represent the North Coast at the State trials in Week 5 at Unanderra. Willow and Maddison were triumphant in being in the North Coast team which became joint winners with Sydney North in the State Hockey Championships. Willow shone being named captain in the grand final as well as earning selection in the State team.
On Friday, 11 June, our mixed hockey team (entered in the boys competition) travelled to Grafton for Round 2 of the statewide knocout hockey competition. Facing a tough and experienced South Grafton, our team pushed them early but were unable to convert. South Grafton then settled and through some sustained attack converted. South Grafton went on to win the match 4 nil. Our team then had a friendly game against Westlawn. Unfortunately, we were unable to convert our opportunities due to some brilliant goal keeping from the opposing team and Westlawn made the most of their chances winning the match. Our team played exceptionally well on the day considering that we were playing in the boys' competition, we had several inexperienced players and some players who had not played a game of hockey on a full sized field.
Rugby League
Harrison travelled to Coffs Harbour to compete in the North Coast Rugby league trials. Harry was successful in being selected in a 26 player development squad to attend a rugby league camp at Lennox Head in mid May where this squad was culled to 17 players to represent the North Coast. He was successfully selected to represent the North Coast at the State Championships in Tamworth in mid June.
Soccer
4 students, 3 boys and 1 girl attend the regional soccer trials at Grafton. Despite none of the students being successful, they all played extremely well and demonstrated wonderful sportsmanship.
The boys’ and girls’ school soccer teams also started their campaign in the state wide PSSA knockout competitions. They had large wins over South Lismore with the boys winning 10-0 and the girls up 8-0 at half time before making the second half a friendly game sharing players. In the next round, with both teams playing Kyogle, the girls lost 5-0 while the boys won 13-0.
In the next round, the boys versed Bexhill Public and once again proved too strong winning 6-0. The boys team completed two more games with convincing wins. They are now in the final 16 teams in the state.
Netball
Early in May, 4 girls attend the Zone netball trials in Lismore. The students tried their hardest and showed a pleasing level of skill however, they were not successful in being selected.
The school Knock-out team played Casino West in their first round and lost 12-4 in a tight match.
Cricket
The boys continued their dominance in the PSSA knock-out cricket convincingly defeating Dunoon Public School, WRPS 6/156 dft Dunoon 3/74, which made them progress to the best 16 teams in the state.
Touch Football
Illuka hosted the girls’ touch football trials where 5 students attended. Kitty was successfully selected into the Northern Rivers zone team and attended the trials at Grafton. Although she played well, Kitty was not selected into the regional team.
We played Casino West in the State wide P.S.S.A. knock-out girls’ competition and had a narrow loss.
Softball
On a wet and cool day, 5 students attended the Northern River softball trials in Lismore. They were asked to demonstrate their skills through numerous drills and game situations. All 5 were selected to trail for the North Coast team early next term in Lismore.
Rugby Union
5 students attended the Northern Rivers Rugby Union trials in Lismore, run by one of our own staff members. There were approximately 40 students trying out. The boys were asked to demonstrate their skills, teamwork, communication and team play. Despite our students performing well none were selected however, they all have another opportunity next year as they were all from Year 5.
Cross Country
42 students attended the zone championships held at Corndale. It was a perfect day for running and all students performed exceptionally well. Students who placed 1st-6th were selected to represent the zone at the regional trials at Lismore in June.
Kyla was 9th in the 8/9yrs girls
Tyler won in 8/9yrs AWD (Athletes with a disability section)
Callum was 6th in the 8/9yrs boys
Mia was 5th in the 10yrs girls
Freyja was 7th in the 10yrs girls
Henry won the 10yrs boys
Declan was 6th in the 10yrs boys
Kitty was 2nd in the 11yrs girls
Emily was 3rd in the 11yrs girls
Makani was 7th in the 11yrs boys
Lacey was 10th in the 12/13yrs girls
Kaelan was 2nd in the 12/13yrs boys
All of the 8 students who attend the North Coast Carnival performed wonderfully well with all achieving a place in the top 20. Tyler placed first in his category and achieved a qualifying time making him eligible for the State carnival to be held at Eastern Creek early next term on Friday, 16 July.
Basketball
In the state wide P.S.S.A. knockout competition our boys took on Wollongbar and Bexhill. The boys’ commitment to training at recess times and after school paid off as they dominated winning both games with a margin of nearly 50 points.
School Athletics
We successfully hosted our school athletics carnival on our back oval with students aged 5-7 competing in age races, a long race and a variety of tabloid games. Students aged 8-13yrs competed in numerous track (100m, 200m, 800m and 1500m) and field (discus, shot put, long jump and high jump) events. There was a wonderful atmosphere and the students put in fantastic efforts. Many of the students achieved personal best with one school record being broken by Bradlee, in the Junior Boys’ High Jump. He jumped an amazing 1.37m with the previous record being set in 2020 at 1.34m. A team of 45 students, including one A.W.D. (athlete with a disability) to compete at the Zone carnival in Lismore in August.
