Over the course of Term 3, all students in our Catholic Intensive English Centre have been participating in a cricket program that has been developed by Cricket New South Wales and the Sydney Thunder. The program involves qualified coaches and players from these two organisations working with our CIEC students in developing their skills of cricket. The program focuses on the fundamental skills of cricket being ingrained in our nations culture and identity.

Students from our CIEC have thoroughly enjoyed the program. Feedback from both Cricket New South Wales and the Sydney Thunder have reiterated the politeness and overall respect shown by our students to these visitors of our College.

Over the coming weeks, we are hoping to organise a Sydney Thunder team bus to come out to the College. In addition to the games and skills that our students learn, this experience provided the invaluable opportunity for our CIEC students to speak to several professional female cricket players regarding the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

It has been gratifying to see the dedication which our students have demonstrated.  We are looking forward to continuing to work collaboratively with Cricket New South Wales and the Sydney Thunder in supporting our CIEC students.

Rhys Williams, CIEC Teacher