North Queensland Cowboy Visits Our School

A Special Morning with Maddox Goodwin

Last week, our school had the exciting opportunity to welcome Maddox Goodwin, an emerging North Queensland Cowboy, for a visit that brought smiles to students and staff alike.

Maddox spent part of his morning in the 3A classroom, where he rolled up his sleeves and joined our Year 3 students in small group activities. The young footballer showed his versatility by participating in maths games and helping students practice counting money – proving that mathematical skills are just as important on the field as they are in the classroom.

Maddox finished his visit with a game of cricket with 3A. Students were thrilled to play alongside a professional athlete, and Maddox's enthusiasm was infectious as he encouraged every child to give their best effort.

This visit was part of the North Queensland Cowboys' Adopt-a-Cowboy program, a wonderful community initiative that connects students with professional players. The program beautifully demonstrates to our young learners how hard work and persistence can lead to achieving their dreams.

Maddox, who was schooled in Brisbane before moving to Townsville late last year, reflected that it may have been the first time he'd set foot in a primary school since he was a student himself, making the experience meaningful for both him and our children.

Our school community is already looking forward to Maddox's next visit, and we're all crossing our fingers that we might get to celebrate with him if he makes his NRL debut. Thank you to the North Queensland Cowboys and Maddox for showing our students that with dedication and hard work, big dreams can become reality.

We look forward to continuing this inspiring partnership with the Cowboys' Adopt-a-Cowboy program.