Holy Spirit Swimmers make a splash at the Interschool Carnival

Before the holidays, Holy Spirit competed in the A-Schools Interschool Swimming Carnival at Long Tan Pool. Our swimmers are champions in our eyes! We are immensely proud of the students’ dedication to training and for giving their best effort. Holy Spirit finished 6th place overall against very tough competition.

Some individual and team exceptional performances are featured below:

• Our Team Captains Abbie, Amelie, Isaac and Kaden established our team spirit with chants all morning! 
• The strength of our team was evident with all students doing their best to collect as many points as possible. 
• Lachlan H was most improved and finished 3rd place in the 12 years Boys Div 1 race.  
• Charlotte A swam beautifully, winning her Div 1 – 8 years Girls race, which proved our future is in good hands. 

Thank you to our wonderful staff who helped to coach the 2022 Holy Spirit Swim Team. Special mention must go to Miss Prizeman for leading training sessions. Thank you to parents for assisting with the early morning trainings. Finally, congratulations to all students involved!

Thuringowa District Touch

Congratulations to Ashtyn H – 6B and Destin B – 5D for their selection in the U12 Thuringowa School Touch Team. Well done to Nate G – 5D who represented Holy Spirit at the trials and reached the possible/probable teams selection stage.

Thuringowa District Basketball

Congratulations to Finn W – 6A, Kaden R – 6B, Jemma C – 6A and Shay-Lee W – 5C  for their selection in the U12 Thuringowa School Basketball Team.  Jemma C – 6A, Shay-Lee W – 5C and Kaden R – 6B were successful in making the Northern Region Team to take part in the Basketball School State Championships in Mackay on 26-29 May.

Thuringowa District Netball

Congratulations to Daijah-Lee KS – 6D, Ella B – 6B and Ruby L – 6D for their selection in the U12 Thuringowa School Netball Team. Daijah-Lee, Ella and Ruby will now trial for the Northern Region Team in Townsville on 2-3 May.

Thuringowa District Rugby League

Congratulations to Nate G – 5D for his selection in the U11 Thuringowa School Rugby League Team. Nate will now trial for the Northern Team in Townsville on 9 May.

Year 5 & 6 Interschool Sport

Interschool sport is played over 3 seasons during the school year on Thursday afternoons (Thuringowa schools) and Friday afternoons (Townsville schools). The geographical boundary is Nathan Street. Holy Spirit Catholic School participates on Thursday afternoons, which is offered to Year 5 & 6 students. The cost is kindly covered by Holy Spirit. 

Season 1 (March–May): Hockey, netball and rugby league

Season 2 (June–August): Football, rugby union, tennis and touch

Season 3 (September–November): Australian rules, basketball, cricket and softball

*Sports are offered based on student interest, teacher qualifications and resources.*

Students have currently played 2 matches (due to the heat wave) and are enjoying their various sports. Congratulations to all students involved as their behaviour and sportsmanship have been exemplary. 

Save the Date! Prep–Year 6 Cross Country: Term 2 - Friday, 6 May

Yours in Sport,

Brenton Place

HPE Teacher Prep-6