Welcome to another edition of Sports Talk with Mr Payne

We’re diving into Term 2 with some fantastic achievements in our school sports community!

Congratulations to Our ACT Swimming Champions!

A huge congratulations to the three outstanding students, Maya and Allegra in Year Four and Isaac M in Year 6, who proudly represented our school at the 12 & Under ACT Swimming Championships this week. Their dedication, sportsmanship, and talent were on full display as they competed against the best young swimmers in the territory. Well done—we’re incredibly proud of your efforts and the way you represented our school!

Regional Cross Country Carnival

Get ready—our school is gearing up for the Regional Cross Country Carnival, happening on Thursday, 22nd May at the Stromlo Walking Track! A group of our students will be taking to the course, proudly representing our school. 

Volunteer Needed – Can You Help?

We are currently seeking a volunteer to assist with transporting and setting up the school marquee at Stromlo. The marquee provides a crucial base for our students and staff throughout the day, offering shelter, rest, and school pride. If you are available to help out, please contact the school office or email dillon.payne@cg.catholic.edu.au. Your support makes all the difference! 

Sports Superstars!

St Matt’s Stars Shine at the ANZAC Round!

Congratulations to four of our talented Year 2 students – Harry, Grayson, Finn, and Romeo – who had the amazing opportunity to play at the ANZAC Round Raiders v Dolphins pre-game on Saturday, 27 April.

The boys, part of the Under 8 White Belconnen United Sharks Junior NRL team, had already kicked off their season with a great win earlier that morning before taking the field again at GIO Stadium.

They represented their team and our school community proudly – and even came prepared for fame, with Harry bringing a pen ready to sign autographs!

A big thank you to their coaches, Murray (Romeo's dad) and Adam (Finn’s dad), as well as team manager Jess, for supporting the team. Well done, boys – we are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Hunter, who won player of the match for his first NRL game over the weekend and scored a full-field try. Well done, Hunter!

If your child has any good news stories or any accomplishments in their sporting endeavours, please feel free to email me a blurb and a picture to be featured in the school newsletter.

Dillon Payne

Mr. Dillon Payne
Sports Coordinator