Granite Belt Athletics

On Monday 18 August, a number of talented students proudly represented our school at the Granite Belt Athletics Carnival held right here in Stanthorpe. Every student gave their best effort and performed exceptionally well across all events — we are so proud of their sportsmanship and determination!

A special congratulations to the following students who were awarded Age Champion and Runner-Up Age Champion:

Well done to all our athletes !

Darling Downs Athletics 

A number of our students recently represented our school at the Darling Downs Athletics Carnival, and we couldn’t be more proud of their efforts, sportsmanship, and achievements!

A special congratulations to Camilla (Milly) Watts and Hannah Grogan, who have both earned a place on the Darling Downs Athletics Team — Milly for Discus and Hannah for Shot Put! These talented athletes will now go on to compete at the Queensland School Sport Track & Field Championships in Townsville, held at the Townsville Sports Precinct, North Ward from Thursday 16 October to Sunday 19 October 2025.

We also celebrate the fantastic performances of:

• Alanna Fox (11 yrs) – 4th in the 1500m and 5th in the 800m
• Alexander Sunderland (9 yrs) – 2nd in the 200m and 3rd in the 80m (Note: 9-year-olds are not selected for the DD team)
• Zara Lees (11 yrs) – 7th in Discus
• Havanah Torrisi (12 yrs) – 3rd in the 200m and 6th in the 100m

Congratulations also to Milla Fraguas, who earned Runner-Up in the 14 Years Girls category at the Border District Carnival — a fantastic achievement!

And well done to Milla Fraguas, Imogen Staley, and Taya Grace Willoughby for your participation in the Darling Downs trials — your hard work and dedication are to be commended.

We wish Milly and Hannah all the very best as they prepare for this exciting next step!

Interdistrict Basketball 

A number of our students recently competed in the Interschool Basketball Competition, with matches held across three venues: the Bathersby Stadium, YMCA, and Stanthorpe State High School. The event saw mixed success across all four divisions, but every team represented our school with pride, determination, and great sportsmanship.

Open Boys and Junior Girls teams were unstoppable, winning all their games and taking out their respective divisions. Their teamwork and commitment were truly commendable.

Open Girls had a strong showing, winning two out of three games to finish second in their division. A special mention goes to the Junior Girls who stepped up to support the team, showcasing the spirit of collaboration and resilience.

Junior Boys may not have come away with a win, but their enthusiasm, camaraderie, and sportsmanship—towards both their teammates and opponents—were a highlight of the competition.

Congratulations to all players and thank you to the staff, coaches, and supporters who made this event possible.

We’re proud of every student who participated!

Netball Gala Day 

Wednesday 27 August saw a number of our students travel to Toowoomba to compete in the Netball Gala Day.

With three teams entered and each playing 7 or 8 games, it was a full day of fast-paced action, teamwork, and determination. The competition was fierce, with around 20 schools and multiple teams taking part.

Here’s how our teams finished in their pools:
- Red Team – 3 wins, finished 5th
- Green Team – 2 wins, finished 5th
- Yellow Team – 5 wins, finished 4th

All three teams had some incredibly close matches, with several losses decided by just one or two goals — a true testament to their grit and skill!

A huge congratulations to all players for representing our school with pride and sportsmanship. 

Inter-School Sport Finals

The Town v Country inter-school netball and soccer finals were held last Friday, 11 September bringing together teams from across the region for a day of spirited competition.

After strong performances against SSPS and our own teams in both sports, Davadi proved to be the best, advancing to face Applethorpe SS in the finals.

• Netball: Davadi played with heart and determination against Applethorpe State School.  Although they were defeated 23–30, the team showed noticeable improvement as the game progressed, keeping the crowd engaged with their resilience and teamwork.

• Soccer: Davadi dominated the field, securing a confident 5–1 victory over Applethorpe State Sschool. Their coordination and sportsmanship were commendable throughout the match.

Congratulations to all those who played !