Cricketers Ben Tracey and Ryley Smith

Ben Tracey from Springwood and Ryley Smith from Glenbrook travelled to Queensland on Saturday to spend eight days competing in the School Sport Australia National Championships.

It follows a rigorous selection process which began in September. The boys made the NSW Combined Catholic College Cricket Team, then competed against the state’s best cricketers from public and private schools at trials in December and January, to make the final cut.

The boys are part of the 26-player squad, making up the teams NSW Green and NSW Magenta.

Read the full online article in the Blue Mountains Gazette

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  • 25 Oct 2025

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    The College has had some excellent results at the Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza! Our lightweight steer placed 5th in his class and our midweight steer placed 4th in his class, and we still have paraders classes to come on Sunday. Congratulations to the students, who have been working hard and have done a great job presenting the College's animals, and an enormous thank you to the staff for all their work and support.

    21 Oct 2025

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    🏆 Mountain Majik Futsal Gala Day Champions! ⚽ St Columba's won championship titles in every age group at the Mountain Majik Futsal Gala Day in Katoomba on Monday. It was an incredible clean sweep for the College, with teams from Years 7, 8 and 9 dominating the competition and displaying outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork both on and off the court. The following teams won their grand final games to become Champions: ⚽ Year 7 Boys Team – Champions of the Year 7 Boys Pool. ⚽ Mixed Years 7 Team – Champions of the Mixed Years 7, 8 and 9 Pool. ⚽ Year 8 Boys Team – Futsal Champions for the Year 8 Boys Pool. ⚽ Year 9 Boys Team – Champions for the Year 9 Boys Pool after an exciting penalty shootout victory! ⚽ Year 9 Girls Team – Undefeated Champions of the Year 7/8/9 Girls Pool. Special congratulations to Archer (Y7) and Isla (Y7) who were awarded MVPs of the tournament and well done to all players for their fantastic effort, enthusiasm, and success throughout the day. 💪🎉

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