Former St Columba's student Brenna Tarrant

Brenna Tarrant proved a pivotal player in the Swans win against the Giants in the AFLW's first round.

Game commentators reported that Brenna made "three game saving marks" as the Giants threatened late in the match, in the AFLW's first round of the season on Father's Day.

Tarrant, 21, "was composed to not only take the marks, but to move the ball into space and out of danger with her kicks," afl.com.au reported.

"To start off with a win was pretty awesome, for it to be against the Giants was another thing," she told the Gazette.

"The team wants success and I think the path we're on is the right one. We're a tight knit group so we're super supportive of each other.

"The challenge is probably trying to be patient. We only get 10 games a year, so for the rest of the year you're trying to work on your skills, fitness, etc ... for a small period of time."

There has been a flow on in their game from "the Matildas effect" with "lots of young girls [coming to the games] with their families".

"It's heartwarming, the attendance was far less last season," she added.

But she still needs a "side job" to get by.

"We don't quite have a liveable wage at the moment, but thanks to our Players'Association, the idea of footy being a full-time job is nearing.

"I've always dreamed of being where I am. Knowing I'm one of about 500 women that are actually living this exact dream, does make me pretty excited. Now, I just want to be the best teammate I can be and become a small part in this team's prolonged success.

The former East Blaxland player now lives close to the Sydney stadium to train. Mum Heidi Rickard said it's wonderful having her daughter in the same state after she spent three years in Melbourne, including during the COVID lockdown period.

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    More HSC Showcase success for St Columba’s! We are thrilled to share that three of our students have been nominated for SHAPE, the HSC showcase celebrating excellence in Technology and Design. Congratulations to Rhianna and Kirrilly for their incredible achievements in Textiles and Design, and to Xavier for his outstanding work in Industrial Technology (Timber). A special thank you to their teachers, Mrs Cusack and Mr Flack, whose expertise and encouragement have helped our students bring their creative visions to life. With such a remarkable number of showcase nominations this year, we couldn’t be prouder of our students and staff. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

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    Since Week 3 of this term, the staff, students and families of St Columba’s have been donating much-needed food and household items to the Ignite Food Store in Emerton, run by Jesuit Social Services. The Ignite Food Store offers grocery items at reduced prices, helping people cope with the rising cost of living. Here is part of the message that Joe Magri delivered at our St Columba’s Day Mass after receiving some of our donations: “[On] your feast day, which calls on all people to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God; your College motto is also what we at Jesuit Social Services strive to be and do, especially in Mt Druitt. The College is in solidarity with us, walking shoulder to shoulder, accompanying people with dignity, who are struggling with the costs of living, to support themselves and their families.” A sincere thank you to all the families and staff who contributed to this worthy cause!

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