Early Years Swimming Carnival (Under 5- Under 8)

The Early Years Swimming Carnival will be held on Friday 29 November at the Dalby Aquatic Centre. Students will travel on the College Coach leaving at 8.50am. Students will be back at school at 12.00pm. Swim shirts are optional for all races. Students may wear their house colours on the day. Nomination links have been emailed home to all families this week.

SW Rugby Sevens Competition

Under U13 Boys Results

Thanks to Mr Anderton for coaching the boys this season.

Round 3

Loss to Downlands         30-15

Draw with Concordia      15-15

Round 4

Loss to TGS                  15-15

Win vs Downlands         20-15

Darling Downs Aquathlon Trials

Last Friday four students attended the Darling Downs Aquathlon Trials at the Dalby Aquatic Centre. The aquathlon involves a 1km run, 200m swim, followed by another 1km run. Charles Sullivan and Henry Cassidy were selected in the Darling Downs Team for the 2025 State Championships.

Boys Results (56 competitors)

Charles Sullivan 6^th, Henry Cassidy 7^th

Girls Results (37 competitors)

Isabel Barnett 18^th, Sophie Lincoln 23^rd

Touch Football

Three teams attended the QLD Primary All Schools Carnival at Cleveland on the weekend. This was the first time an U10 Division had been offered. Thanks to Mr Gillespie and Miss McDuff for their assistance in coaching our teams, along with William and Joshua Barwick who refereed over the two days. Game results are listed below.

U12 Mixed

Win vs Bulimba SS                    8-0

Win vs Stretton SC                    6-0

Win vs Mt Warren Park SS         5-2

This placed the team 7^th out of 45 Teams and into the Championship Final 16

Finals

Round of 16

Win vs St Thomas Mores            5-2

Quarter Final

Loss to Bankia Beach SS           5-2

U10 Girls

Loss to Mary MacKillop Birkdale 5-4

Win vs Wishart State School       5-0

Draw with OLOA Wavell Heights 2-2

This placed the team 9^th out of 16 Teams and into the Cup Quarter Finals

Finals

Quarter Final

Win vs Wishart SS                     4-1

Semi Final

Win vs St Ita’s                           6-0

Grand Final

Win vs St Martin’s                      4-2

U10 Boys

Win vs MacGregor State School 12-1

Win vs Mary MacKillop Birkdale 9-2

Win vs Brookfield State School   12-2

Win vs St Peter’s Rochedale       9-2

This placed the team 2^nd out of 23 Teams and into the Championship Quarter Finals

Finals

Quarter Final

Win vs Faith Lutheran                3-1

Semi Final

Win vs OL of Mt Carmel             6-3

Grand Final

Loss to Kings CC                       9-3

St Columban’s Caboolture Sports Tour

On the afternoon of Tuesday 3 December, St Columban’s Caboolture will be traveling through Dalby after visiting St John’s Roma. They have a Year 7/8 touring party of students who will play against the College in Volleyball, Touch Football and Netball. Students in Year 7/8 who were interested in participating in this day have nominated to participate in one of the three sports.

Return of Sporting Uniforms

As the end of the year is fast approaching, I am making an urgent request for the return of any sporting uniforms that may be still outstanding. Please return them ASAP. Replacement bills will be issued to students with uniforms not returned. This includes Volleyball Shirts, Touch Football Shirts and Singlets, Rugby Sevens Jerseys and Netball Dresses.

Sports Dates February 2025

QCIS Sport 2025

The six schools involved in this competition are (OLSCC, Downlands College, Toowoomba Anglican School, Scots Warwick, Concordia College and Mary MacKillop Highfields.)

Championship Dates for all events are listed below.

QCIS Year 3-6 Gala Day Events (new in 2025)

Gold Coast/ Brisbane Sporting Events in 2025

Please use the dates below as guide for the following carnivals in 2025. Accommodation prices have increased greatly in recent years. It may be beneficial, if you think your child will be attending any of the events listed below to look at booking accommodation early (especially if you can get a refund, closer to the event).

QLD Beach Schools Cup Volleyball at Coolangatta, 9-10 March.

QLD Intermediate Schools Cup Volleyball Year 9/10 at the Gold Coast, May 30- June 1.

QLD Senior Schools Cup Volleyball Year 11/12 at the Gold Coast, 8-10 August.

QLD Secondary All Schools Touch Football at Runaway Bay, 8-12 October.

QLD Junior Schools Cup Volleyball Year 7/8 at the Gold Coast, 24-26 October.

QLD Primary All Schools Touch Football at Cleveland, 31 October – 2 November (TBC).