The Senior Boys Cricket Team were the team to beat before all matches were stopped earlier this year. They’ve now finished at the top of their pool and rank third out of 37 schools across the state. Though the usual celebrations aren’t able to take place, we are super proud of the boys and their efforts this year.
We witnessed the start of a new tradition thanks to some new cricket wickets! After Mr Herewini kindly provided the stick-on wickets, students and staff gathered to bowl the first ball and kick off a friendly match that looks to become a regular occurrence.
Below are photos taken at the first home game for this season against Irene McCormack CC. Yesterday’s win by ‘The Saints’ takes us to 2 wins for the season, with our only loss in game one against a strong outfit from Prendiville CC.
The boys have been training at lunchtimes under the watchful eyes of year 12 coaches Paul Forgan (TIM) and Matthew Chadwick, (CAR). Their mentorship and organisation has been outstanding. Our umpires have been amazing as well, with Ben Ryan (year 10 ALE), Thomas Chamoun, (Year 10 CAR), and Oliver Dijkstra, (Year 10 TIM), all officiating with professionalism and care.
In Wednesday’s game, St Stephen’s finished on 3/102, with Mason Neale, (C), Harvey Kemp, (year 9 TIM) , (year 9 TIM), carrying their bats after retiring on over 30 runs. IMCC finished the day on 5/95.
There is a great spirit amongst the team in which our focus has been fairness, participation and respect for the opposition.
Bennet Andrews
Deputy Head of Care
“Teamwork makes the dream work!” – Unknown
English HOLA, Howie Jakeway, has been making the most of the first few days of the school holidays by watching Perth Scorchers v England Lions in a T20 trial for the new stadium.
“Epic stadium- the light show at the interval was unlike anything I’ve ever seen at a sporting venue. That place is going to be legendary. Took lots of pictures but not really allowed to post them until the official opening next month.”
Watch the full interview here:
Thousands of cricket fans are streaming into the new Perth Stadium this evening – in the first major test of the $1.6-billion ground. pic.twitter.com/xiU8h4kDci
— Nine News Perth (@9NewsPerth) December 13, 2017
Two brothers, Duncraig students, Bradley Brider, who recently graduated Year 12, and Richard Brider, a returning Year 11 student, both played a role in the recent WA/SA Blind Cricket Team.
Bradley held the prestigious role of captain while Richard was a vital member of the team.
The team played in the Blind Cricket National Competition and won.
This is the first ever win for WA.
Great photo of Bradley holding the trophy.
Sport is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in cricket and in sport, enjoy it, be positive and try to win. – Ian Botham