Dear Parents and Caregivers
During Term 3 SJMS had 27 students from Years 4 to 7 represent the school in the South Australian Catholic Primary School Sports Association (SACPSSA) Cross Country Carnival. All students represented SJMS both on the course with outstanding effort, and off the course and exemplary behaviour. With each race fielding no less that 150 athletes, SJMS boasted the following OUTSTANDING efforts:
Luca - 1st overall: Senior Boys
Naite - 11th overall: 10 boys A division
Orlando - 10th overall: 10 boys B division
Max - 19th overall: 10 boys C division
We also had another 5 runners come in the top 50 of their respective races.
A wonderful performance by all SJMS athletes at the SACPSSA Cross Country Carnival.
Luca Slade also represented SJMS and the East Adelaide Region in the SAPSASA cross country carnival where he was successful in winning his way to the state representative day held in Oakbank earlier in Term 2. At the State Day, Luca ran such an outstanding race that he was selected in the SA representative team to race on the Gold Coast in week 5 (Term 3). At the national titles, Luca ran a fantastic individual race over 3km; however, it was in the team cross country relay (each runner runs 1.5km), where Luca's aerobic talent shone through and helped the South Australian team to 3rd place overall and the bronze medal. As Luca's sensational efforts on the course and leadership shone through, The SA team manager has him earmarked as a possible state team captain in future years. A fantastic effort representing South Australia, the East Adelaide Region, but most of all the St Joseph's Memorial Community. Enjoy some well earned rest Luca! Congratulations!
God Bless
Mr Anthony Martin