HPE Week and Annual Staff vs Students Netball Match  

Health and PE Week once again brought with it one of Sacred Heart College’s most anticipated and entertaining traditions – the Annual Staff versus Students Netball Match. The walls of Quambi were bursting with excitement as students from across the school packed in shoulder-to-shoulder to watch the clash of the year. The crowd was so loud that the poor umpires’ whistles barely stood a chance of being heard!

Over 40 Year 12s graced the court throughout the game, rotating in and out in an all-out effort to topple their teachers. Despite their sheer numbers, energy, and enthusiasm, the outcome was clear from the very first whistle: the staff were simply in another league. With calm leadership, sharp passing, and deadly accurate shooting, the staff outclassed the students in every quarter, powering to a commanding 20–8 win.

The students gave it everything - there were plenty of bumps, obstructions, and contacts as they tried to break down the wall of staff defence—but in the end, their efforts weren’t nearly enough. The staff played with poise, skill, and maybe even a touch of swagger, proving that experience really does trump youth (at least on a netball court!).

A huge thank you goes out to our umpires, who somehow managed to keep order despite the chaos and the deafening cheers, and to every player who took part in the spirited showdown.

The “Team of the Match” will be announced soon, though if you ask the staff, the answer seems fairly obvious already. Better luck next year, Year 12s - the trophy is staying right where it belongs!

On behalf of the HPE Staff