Rice Week

Thanks to everyone involved in rice week, it was a huge success.

The Year 7 lunchtime futsal tournament saw crowds flock to watch their homeroom compete for glory. The teams competed well. By Thursday we were ready for our semifinals series, teams Rice B, Mcauley A, Nagle A and Avila B, played competitive close games, seeing Nagle A and Rice B through to the final.

Friday, the final. Early controversy sparked when Nagle had a goal disallowed. With tensions high, until Rice B scored to make it 1-0. Soon after Nagle were awarded a crucial penalty, however the Rice keeper made an excellent save. Soon after Nagle were able to equalise. The game stayed at 1-1 until the final whistle, where penalties were required to separate the teams.

After 4 penalties, scores tied, 2-2, A set of missed penalties then sent the game to sudden death. Nagle’s goalkeeper made a crucial save to put the pressure on the Rice goalkeeper. Nagle scored.

The crowd erupted into frenzy. Nagle A were crowed winners of the Rice Week futsal tournament.

On Thursday Mr. Smith and the team hosted a successful barbecue, selling out of sausages. Students loved the sausages with all proceeds going to a worthy cause.

A big thanks to all student council members and teachers who helped facilitate this week, especially Mr. Smith and Mr. Lonsdale for their constant support.

Mr. James Cruse - Rice House Captain