Congratulations:

Congratulations to Ziggy E who competed at the 2025 Oztag Interstate Series as part of the NSW 11s team. His team won 3 out of 3 games to win their division over Queensland. Well done Ziggy, it was fantastic to get to see your game livestreamed on Kayo over the weekend!

Congratulations to Oliver S who competed at the MacKillop Athletics event at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre this week. Oliver absolutley smashed it with 4 first place finishes and 2 second place finishes.

Congratulations to Mr Price who took part in the First Grade Illawarra Premier League Grand Final this past weekend. Mr Price plays for Wollongong Olympic Football Club who played against Coniston FC. The game went to extra time at 1 all and the final result was 3-1 to Wollongong Olympic! Congratulations Mr Price and your team.

Upcoming Events:

Cricket Gala Day (Year 5 & 6)- October 16. Please provide consent and payment as soon as possible. 

Dragon Tag Gala Day- November 13. This gala day is for boys and girls in Years 3-6. Expressions of interest will be taken from the Oztag Gala Day and children who did not put their name down will be able to add their names to the list. Please continue to check Compass for when the event is released. 

Representative Nominations for 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Representative Pathway Sporting Trials. An information sheet has been uploaded to the Compass newsfeed for parents of children in Year 4 and 5 this year (Year 5 and 6 in 2026). Please make sure you read all of the relevant information prior to nominating your child.

These trials are not a come and try event, they are for children who excel in their chosen sport(s) and wish to progress further. If you have any questions regarding this nomination process, please contact Mrs Mobberley through the front office. 

Girls Rugby League Opportunity

Event: MacKillop Girls (10-12 years) Rugby League Pathway Development Day

Date: Thursday October 30

Registration Link: Registration for this event is through the CSNSW Sport portal. For details on how to register, please use this link https://csnsw.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/article/198901765?src=584134009  

Further Information: https://csnsw.sport/sports/mackillop-primary-southern-nsw/rugby-league 

Aim/Overview: 2026 will see the introduction of the girls stand alone Rugby League pathway and team selection for PSSA sport. In preparation for this exciting new pathway, we are inviting primary catholic school students in Years 4-6 to attend this MacKillop Girls Rugby League Development day to build skills, raise awareness and be prepared for this opportunity, Please see below the eligibility criteria for those best to attend.

Eligibility: Students must be turning 10, 11 or 12 in 2025 and in Year 4-6. We are encouraging those who currently play Rugby League, League Tag or those interested in becoming tackle ready to attend the day. Students who demonstrate skills and ability of being tackle ready on the day will have the opportunity to trial for the 2025 MacKillop exhibition team via a 9 a side round robin (students in Year 5 & 6 only).

All other students will be engaged in a Rugby League development program, skills, tackle ready session and league tag round robin in preparation for the 2026 pathway. All students when registering will be required to self-nominate in one of two key groups.

Group 1: Rugby League experience *The student has had experience in training, playing in regular competition and is skilled and has some experience in tackling as a Rugby League player.

Group 2- Rugby League development *The student has played touch, Oztag, League Tag and has foundational skills in footy but have not engaged in tackle Rugby League and has not yet acquired tackle skills. 

Venue: Collegians Sports Centre- TBC- 147 The Avenue, Figtree, 2525

Time: 8.30am-3.00pm

Close Date: Thursday October 23

Cost: $40

What to Bring: 

• Appropriate gear for game conditions (boots, socks and shorts)
• Mouth guard is compulsory for all participants
• Any medication required
• Strapping tape
• Water bottle
• Healthy lunch and snacks
• Numbered jerseys will be provided on the day

Further Representation: An exhibition MacKillop team will be selected from the Year 5 & 6 students to be able to compete in the tackle component of the Pathway Development Day. The selected team will be involved in a day development camp where they will play against the selected Polding representative team. 

Date: Tuesday November 25, 2025

Venue: NSWRL Centre of Excellence- 12 Dawn Fraser Ave, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127. For more information and details see the “Further Representation” tab in the above link.