Sports Report

Ollie McGee – CIS and State Swimming

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Ollie McGee in the pool this season. Ollie had a phenomenal performance at the CIS Championships, taking out first place in the 50m Freestyle with a personal best time of 28.51 seconds. He also secured second place in the Butterfly, and third place finishes in both Breaststroke and 100m Freestyle, showcasing his talent across multiple strokes.

Ollie continued his impressive form at the NSWPSSA Championships, achieving top-five finishes in several events. He placed 5th in the 50m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly, 200m Individual Medley and the 100m Freestyle, competing strongly against the best swimmers in the state.

Adding to his list of honours, Ollie was selected as the CIS Flag Bearer at the NSWPSSA State Championships, a recognition of his commitment and outstanding performances.

Congratulations, Ollie. Your hard work, sportsmanship and determination are an inspiration to all of us.

Armidale Rugby

From 11-13 April, a group of enthusiastic Cranbrook rugby players travelled to Armidale for a weekend filled with competition, growth and team bonding. It was a fantastic few days, both on and off the field, with students building strong connections, pushing themselves, and proudly representing the School.

On the field, the Cranbrook teams showed tremendous spirit and determination. One of the standout moments was a memorable match against Shore, where both teams fought hard in a thrilling game that ended in a draw. Neither side was willing to give an inch, setting the tone for the season ahead and showing just how competitive and resilient the Cranbrook players intend to be in the IPSHA competition.

The students faced tough challenges against strong sides from Marist College, Canberra and Padua College, but showed great character and improvement throughout. Their efforts were rewarded with a well-deserved victory against South Toowoomba later in the tour. In their final game, Cranbrook once again showed grit and teamwork, drawing with a determined St Pius outfit.

Throughout the weekend, the spirit of rugby was alive and strong. The boys enjoyed the opportunity to test themselves against teams from across Australia and embraced the chance to bond and support one another as a team.

Congratulations to all the players, parents and staff involved for making it such a successful tour.

James Roughan
Head of Sport and PDHPE, Junior School