The Year 7 Challenge Cup continues to showcase incredible talent, teamwork, and school spirit as students compete for house glory. Weeks 5 and 6 brought thrilling matches across multiple sports, with all houses striving to secure valuable points.

In Week 5, the girls delivered strong performances. Dunne dominated the Netball court, defeating Chisholm 8-1 in a commanding display of skill and strategy. Over in Soccer, Sedgwick showcased their prowess with an 8-0 victory against Moore. The Touch Football match between Patrician and Bruchhauser was a high-energy game, with Patrician emerging victorious 8-4.

The boys’ games in Week 5 were equally intense. Moore crushed Sedgwick in Basketball with a remarkable 36-7 win, demonstrating sharp shooting and defensive control. Hogan excelled in Ultimate Frisbee, overwhelming Patrician 10-1 with precise passes and strategic teamwork. Meanwhile, Chisholm narrowly edged out Bruchhauser in a closely fought OzTag match, claiming a 10-8 victory. The mixed Volleyball game was a crowd-pleaser, with the Patrician boys narrowly defeating Bruchhauser in a high-scoring battle, 90-86.

Week 6 continued the fierce competition, starting with a dominant performance by Moore in Basketball, who defeated Hogan 21-2. In Touch Football, Patrician showcased their consistency with a 10-5 win over Chisholm. Bruchhauser, determined to make their mark, secured an emphatic 7-0 victory against Dunne in Soccer.

The girls’ games in Week 6 were just as exciting. Sedgwick displayed excellent teamwork in OzTag, outplaying Chisholm with a 15-4 win. Dunne delivered another impressive performance, defeating Bruchhauser 9-3 in Ultimate Frisbee. Hogan took control in Netball, claiming a decisive 14-5 victory over Moore. The mixed Volleyball match saw Sedgwick rise to the challenge, winning three sets to one against Dunne in a thrilling encounter.

Unfortunately, Week 7’s matches had to be postponed due to extreme heat. However, anticipation is building for the final games in Week 8, with the Challenge Cup standings remaining tight. Many houses are still in contention, and the excitement is palpable as students prepare for one last push toward victory.

Best of luck to all Year 7 participants as we head into the final round. The energy, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship displayed so far have been outstanding—let’s finish the Challenge Cup on a high note!

Week 5 MVP's

Ailish Fitzpatrick

Brielle Diamond

Cruz Calandra

Dean Georgievski

Alexi Sen

Alexis Casaol

Loretta Calleja

Eva Bastac

Amelia Nelson 

Week 6 MVP's:

Jordan Maembe

Amelia Calleja

Loretta Calleja 

Cooper O'Neill

Layla Smutek

Jacob Winder

Paige Campbell

Lucy Katon

Bianca Colusso

Mitchell Fuentes

Harrison Harley