TOMAREE Public School’s outstanding crop of athletes are the pride of Salamander Bay.
In two of the school’s finest sporting achievements, gifted pupils have banded together to chalk up meritorious performances on the netball court and touch football field.
Emma Zimmermann’s record-breaking senior netballers achieved a first when they finished runners-up in the Hunter Primary Schools Netball Knockout regional phase, while the talented boys touch football side have booked a Grand Final berth in the Primary Schools Sports Association Touch Football decider.
Despite heavy rain, the boys demonstrated their superior skills and team spirit to defeat New Lambton South Public School 7-2 last Thursday to advance to the title decider.
The previous day, Newcastle’s Floraville Public School registered a thrilling 28-18 grand final victory over a gallant Tomaree netball team to be crowned the knockout competition’s regional champions.
Tomaree Public School principal Allyson Corrigan told News Of The Area that both teams deserve recognition and praise for their inspirational sporting deeds.
“Both our netballers and touch footballers have shown incredible skill, determination and sportsmanship all season in their respective competitions and are a credit to the school,” the proud leader said.
“Our netballers Harlow, Mia, Zahli, Scarlett, Zayneab, Isabelle, Ava, Emily, Willow, Amarli and Eden stood up to be counted especially in the Grand Final against powerful opponents in Floraville.
“They are true champions.
“And now our touch footballers will be chasing school glory in the Hunter Boys Grand Final – we’re very proud of all of them.
By Chris KARAS
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