Our Spirit is High at the Challenge Games

During week 3 Holy Spirit Students had the immense pleasure of participating in the highly anticipated Challenge Games. The Challenge Games is a two-day event of sporting activities, athletics, fun and games for school children who have a disability. The main focus of the Challenge Games is fun and participation for all children. There is no other sporting event in Australia that covers all disabilities at the one time, and it is held annually in Townsville.

Each year an athlete with a disability who has progressed to the elite level is invited to the Games as a special guest. This year, para-athlete, Carly Salmon, Co-Captain of the Paramatildas, was the special guest for the Games. Our team was lucky enough to score some time with Carly. What an inspiration!

Our team displayed exceptional sportsmanship, courage, and camaraderie, which not only made us incredibly proud but also emphasised our school value of inclusion in the wider community. In the midst of spirited competition, our students demonstrated inclusivity as they cheered on their fellow participants, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, and formed connections that transcended differences. Their perseverance in the face of challenges, their boundless enthusiasm, and their genuine kindness were truly remarkable to witness.

On our arrival back to school, the Challenge Games Athletes were celebrated by their peers with a Guard of Honour starting at the gates of the church all the way through BibiGoo. This was such a highlight for our participants and certainly made our Holy Spirit staff proud. 

IPT Teachers,

Taryn Pickering, Gemma McConochie, Angela Bourne and Melanie Albress