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2023 NSWCCC Blue Awards

On Monday 4 December, Mount Saint Joseph Catholic College Milperra hosted the 26th Blue Award Presentation which celebrates and recognises the best sporting achievements of Catholic Secondary students throughout NSW. The strong sporting talent from the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese was on show with 4 of our students receiving an award.

Catholic Schools Office December 06, 2023

Molly Salvador – St Francis Xavier College, Hamilton

Molly is an outstanding footballer who made the NSWCCC and NSW All Schools football teams. Molly was also named in the Honorary Australian School Girls Football team.

Evie Jones – St Joseph’s High School, Aberdeen

Evie is a talented rugby league player who achieved great success in 2023. Evie made the NSWCCC and NSW 19s State of Origin teams. She excelled in both and was named in the Australian School Girls Rugby League Team.

Saffron Grass – St Clare’s High School, Taree

Saffron is a highly motivated and talented athlete who has shown determination and success in football over a number of years. Saffron was named in the NSWCCC and NSW All Schools Football team. Saffron was a key player in the NSW All Schools team at the School Sport Australia Championships and was rewarded with a place in the U18s girls All Australian Team.

Claire Adams – St Francis Xavier College, Hamilton

Claire is also a star football player who was named in the NSWCCC and NSW All Schools Football team. Claire impressed with her performance in the NSW All Schools team at the School Sport Australia Championships and was rewarded with a place in the U18s girls All Australian Team.

 

Awards Night

The guest speakers were Nathan Breen NSW Triathlete and CSNSW Alumni and Ruan Sims Australian rugby union and rugby league player.

They inspired the students to find their people and to follow their dreams. They also talked about understanding the ‘why’ behind their choices and what intrinsically motivates them as this will help to reach your goals. Ruan talked about leadership not necessarily being about the best player but about being the person who brings out the best in others and holds themselves and others to high standards.

The Diocese is extremely proud of these 4 outstanding athletes. It is amazing to think that many Maitland-Newcastle students who have worn NSWCCC colours and are now competing successfully at the highest levels in Australian sport.

The Blues Evening is a time to reflect on the fine achievements of our athletes and to acknowledge the great structures we have in place for all of our students. Thanks to our Sport Coordinators and teachers who work tirelessly to support students in their sport as do parents.

Photos can be found at: https://csnsw.sport/maitland-newcastle/secondary/gallery/2023/nswccc-blues

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