Catholic College Sale

04/04/2026

Best of luck to our talented riders competing at the Interschool Victoria State Championships at Boneo Park from 8–12 April. 🐎

Gracie Gartung will be riding Silverlyn Archie and Jayehch, competing in Showjumping and Combined Training.

Isla Caffrey will be riding Nah Nah Not Me, competing across Show Horse, Showjumping, Dressage and Combined Training.

Grace Liepa will be riding Castleburn The Merc and Just Bobby in the 90cm Showjumping.

Grace Speirs will be riding Alpha Tango Sierra in the Intermediate 90cm Showjumping.

We wish all our riders the very best as they represent the College! 👏

02/04/2026

⭐Newsletter Issue Three - Easter Edition ⭐

As we reflect on the final weeks of Term 1, it has been an extremely busy and vibrant time. From the Year 11 Presentation Ball to class excursions, the Athletics Carnival, the Marist Basketball competition, and many more activities, there has been so much happening across the College.

As we celebrate Easter, we wish everyone a safe and holy Easter, and a restful school holiday period. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday 20 April.

As we enter the Easter season, we are reminded that the essence of our faith is not found in elaborate words or gestures, but in how we treat one another each day. The Risen Jesus offers us peace, a peace nurtured through prayer, compassion, and quiet courage. This is a peace evidenced in small, fai...

01/04/2026

Our community gathered this morning for a beautiful Easter Liturgy. A time of reflection, hope, and renewal.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and blessed Easter. ✝️

01/04/2026

What a perfect day for our CCS House Athletics Carnival! ☀️🏃‍♀️

So good to see every student getting involved, showing house spirit, and giving it a red-hot crack. Plenty of energy, effort and great moments all round! 💪👏

29/03/2026

As we wrap up a fantastic Term 1, we have a couple of important reminders:

On Wednesday, we will hold the CCS House Athletics Carnival! Students are asked to make their way directly to the College ovals by 8:45am, ready for a great day of House spirit and competition.

On Thursday, please note that students will be dismissed at 2:15pm to finish the term.

We look forward to a fun and exciting end to the term! 🙌

27/03/2026

This week, our Year 9 Science students explored waves in a unique and exciting way through a Rubens’ Tube demonstration.🔥

A Rubens’ Tube is a long tube filled with gas and lit to create a row of flames. When sound is played through the tube, it creates pressure waves that change the height of the flames, allowing students to actually see sound waves in action.

This hands-on experience helped students better understand key concepts such as wavelength, frequency and amplitude, bringing their learning about energy transfer and wave properties to life.

26/03/2026

Marist Basketball Final Results 🏀

Catholic College Sale has wrapped up the 2026 Marist Basketball Carnival in great style, with our Girls finishing 3rd and our Boys finishing 5th! 🙌

Both teams secured wins in their final matches against Cardijn College (SA). The Boys produced a strong all-round performance, with Max Cox, Will Burgiel, Jimmy Little and Marcus Proud all hitting double figures.

The Girls fought hard in a tight contest, pulling away in the final quarter. Lexi Doherty led with 16 points, while Brooke Kelly added 12 and finished as CCS’ top scorer for the week with 69 points.

A special congratulations to Brooke Kelly and Jimmy Little, who were both named in the Marist X teams — a well-deserved honour.

We thank Mr Josh Stubbe, Mr Rod Curtis, Ms Kelly Burgiel, Ms Molly Work and Mr Jamie Murphy for their tireless dedication to our teams this year. We would also like to thank all parents and family members who made the journey to Perth to support.

Well done to all involved — go CCS! 👏

26/03/2026

Year 9 students were out in Bairnsdale yesterday for the Explore Your Paths: Career Expo 2026, gaining valuable insight into future pathways and career opportunities.

Events like this are a great way for students to connect with industry professionals, discover different career options, and start thinking about the many possibilities ahead. By attending, our students are building confidence, asking questions, and taking important first steps toward their future!

26/03/2026

Marist Basketball Day 3 Results – Preliminary Finals 🏀

Tough start for our Girls against Sacred Heart Adelaide (60–29), but they bounced back with a strong 44–32 win over Marist Burnie. Brooke Kelly and Lexi Doherty led the way.

Our Boys showed grit in two tough games—falling to Assumption College (51–40) after a big comeback, and Sacred Heart Adelaide (61–49) despite a strong first half.

At last night’s Presentation Dinner, congratulations to our award winners:
MVP: Phoenix Cox & Brooke Kelly
Champagnat: Jimmy Little & Grace Dillow

Finals games:
Boys – 11:00am (Court 6)
Girls – 12:20pm (Court 4, live-streamed)
Watch live: https://youtube.com/live/8XDNdVa47bE?feature=share

Grand Finals (Court 1): https://youtube.com/live/DtYe3XkHdWI?feature=shar

25/03/2026

On Saturday, we were delighted to welcome back our Class of 1971–76 for their 50-Year Reunion, bringing together St Patrick’s boys and former Sionettes to celebrate a truly special milestone.

Guided by current Principal, Mr Brett Van Berkel, the group toured the College, reminiscing on their school days, sharing cherished memories, and swapping plenty of funny stories along the way.

Many were quick to point out that the St Pat’s wing hasn’t changed much, bringing back plenty of nostalgia!

25/03/2026

Congratulations to Year 10 student, Maddi Gilmor, who received the January Gippstar Award, recognising her achievements in clay target shooting! Competing in her first major carnival in Warrnambool, she won her grade in the Champion of Champions event and was named Best Junior in two others. Despite equipment challenges, Maddi showed strong resilience and was praised for her maturity and skill.

The January Junior Gippstar Award recipient is Maddison Gilmore (16) of Wurruk, recognised for her outstanding achievements in Clay Target Shooting. Maddi recently competed in her first major carnival—an annual three-day event in Warrnambool that attracted 177 competitors from across Australia. It was a highly competitive field, where every placing was hard earned. To her credit, Maddi won her grade in the Champion of Champions event and was named Best Junior in two other events, taking home a prestigious South West Zone sash, two medals, and a range of prizes. During the competition, Maddi faced equipment issues that threatened to disrupt her goal of shooting consistently. However, she remained composed and responded strongly, demonstrating impressive resilience. She was also praised by well-known athletes within the sport for her maturity, demeanour, and technique—an outstanding achievement for such an inexperienced athlete. Well done Maddi!

24/03/2026

Marist Basketball Day 2 Results 🏀

Both our Boys and Girls teams have finished the preliminary rounds undefeated, topping their pools after an outstanding Day 2 in Perth.

The Girls recorded strong wins over Marist College Bendigo (47–32) and Newman College (41–29). Brooke Kelly currently sits as the 4th highest scorer across the girls competition.

The Boys also had an impressive day, coming from behind to defeat St Augustine’s College Cairns 60–56, before finishing strongly against St John’s Woodlawn (94–29). The team currently holds the highest percentage of the competition at 165.70%, with Phoenix Cox sitting 2nd overall in scoring on 110 points.

Last night, teams enjoyed dinner before setting down at Sunset Hill Scarborough to relax and reflect on a successful first two days of competition. The way both teams have supported one another has been fantastic to see. We couldn’t be prouder of how our students are representing the College.

⭐Day 3 Fixtures ⭐

Boys
CCS vs Assumption College – 12:15pm (VIC)
CCS Sacred Heart Adelaide – 5:15pm (VIC)

Girls
CCS vs Sacred Heart Adelaide – 11:00am (VIC)
CCS vs Marist Regional College Burnie – 1:30pm (VIC)

Both Boys games and the Girls vs Sacred Heart Adelaide match will be live-streamed, with links to be shared on our story once available.