Radford College sports wrap

Jamie Pearlman Cup

Radford’s Year 3 and 4 basketball teams represented the College with great spirit, teamwork and sportsmanship at Basketball ACT’s annual Jamie Pearlman Cup. Both the Raptors and Hawks played with determination and pride across the day’s fixtures.

The Hawks, coached by Mr Dylan Hunt, demonstrated commendable resilience. After a challenging start with two early losses, the team made thoughtful adjustments and finished the day with two hard-earned wins. The growth shown from the first game to the last was fantastic to witness, and the team finished 3rd in Pool A.

Hawks Results:

  • Round 1 vs Campbell Primary: 19–24 (L)
  • Round 2 vs Aranda Primary: 5–34 (L)
  • Round 3 vs Holy Family Primary: 23–10 (W)
  • Round 4 vs Latham Primary: 16–8 (W)

The Raptors, led by Mr Hunter Clarke, also had a memorable day. Through a combination of strong fundamentals, a team-first mindset and disciplined defence, they were able to enjoy a series of convincing wins. Their unselfish play and cohesion stood out throughout the day, ultimately helping them go undefeated and claim the title of Northside Champions. The Raptors now move on to represent Radford at the ACT Finals on Tuesday, 24 June.

Raptors Results:

  • Round 1 vs Campbell Primary: 58–4 (W)
  • Round 2: Automatically advanced to the next round
  • Round 3 vs Aranda Primary: 50–2 (W)
  • Round 4 vs Holy Family Primary: 53–0 (W)
  • Semi-Final vs Aranda Primary: 41–12 (W)
  • Grand Final vs Hawker Primary: 58–8 (W)

We’re incredibly grateful to all the students for the way they represented the College, and to the coaches and families for their support throughout the day. We would also like to thank those who assisted with score table duties and team logistics.

Congratulations to all involved for making it a positive and enjoyable day of basketball.

Belconnen Region Cross Country Results

If you weren’t convinced that winter had arrived in Canberra, last Thursday at Stromlo Forest Park would have changed your mind. With icy winds and persistent rain starting right before the first race, it was a true test of toughness - and Radford students rose to the challenge!

The College was proudly represented by 50 students from Years 2–6 at the 2025 Belconnen Region Cross Country Championships, and they displayed exceptional grit, determination and resilience in tough conditions. Despite the weather, our students ran with purpose, supported each other with loud cheers and demonstrated the Radford spirit from start to finish.

A special congratulations to the following students who finished in the top 10 for their age group, qualifying for the SSACT Primary Cross-Country Championships to be held on Friday, 13 June, again at Stromlo Forest Park.

  • Poppy Chawner (placed 8th)
  • Genevieve Duong (placed 3rd)
  • Bastien Garrard (placed 7th)
  • Chloe Hatherly (placed 5th)
  • Jarrah Hatherly (placed 5th)
  • Maahi Padala (placed 5th)
  • Ridhvik Ramanan (placed 9th)
  • Millie Unwin (placed 5th)
  • Laila Walker (placed 4th)
  • Aaron Zhang (placed 3rd

We are proud of all our runners who competed on the day. Thank you to the staff and families who braved the elements to support our athletes - your encouragement meant a lot!

Years 3/4 Netball Gala Day

In one of the most anticipated days of the year for our budding Year 3 and 4 netballers, Radford proudly took to the courts for the Netball ACT Years 3/4 North Gala Day on Tuesday, 27 May. This exciting event brought together teams from a range of schools across the region.

Representing Radford with pride and enthusiasm were two spirited teams - the Radford Kites (Year 4) and the Radford Buzzards (Year 3).

The courts were alive with energy as the Kites and Buzzards demonstrated not only their growing technical skills - such as passing, shooting and defending - but also their excellent teamwork, communication and sportsmanship.

Each match was a chance to improve, and it was inspiring to see the players supporting one another, celebrating their successes and learning from every challenge. Great effort from all netballers, well done!

Ella Moorby on the court at the Years 3/4 Netball Gala Day.

Radford hosts wheelchair basketball

This week, Radford’s U14, U16 and U19 JPL and Division 1 basketball athletes took part in a series of wheelchair basketball clinics, led by Illawarra Rollerhawk and Australian Roller representative, Jontee Brown.

The clinics offered our players a valuable new perspective on the sport, challenging their understanding of movement, space and teamwork. Athletes quickly came to appreciate the physical and strategic demands of wheelchair basketball, gaining a deeper respect for the skill, resilience and adaptability of wheelchair athletes.

Radford students attend a clinic hosted by wheelchair athlete, Jontee Brown.


The sessions were both eye-opening and thoroughly engaging. Students embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and walked away with a broadened view of the game and its inclusive nature.

We extend our sincere thanks to Jontee Brown and Elijah Duke for delivering such a high-quality and meaningful experience. We look forward to welcoming them back to Radford later in the year.

Sports Achievements

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in a School Sport ACT representative team to compete at the School Sport Australia National Championships later in the year:

  • Poppy Smith – 16&U Girls Basketball
  • Tanish Patel – 15&U Boys AFL
  • Eva Dixon – 15&U Girls AFL

Upcoming School Sport ACT (SSACT) Team Trials

12&U Football/Soccer (Girls)

  • Monday, 26 May's trial was postponed on account of the weather. The trial will be rescheduled for a later date.
  • 9 June and 16 June from 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm. Invitational trial (students invited to this selection session will receive an email after the third trial)
  • Southwell Park, Lyneham.
  • Please wear appropriate playing gear, shin pads, long socks, football boots and a water bottle. Goalkeepers are to bring their own gloves. No club representative shirts are to be worn
  • Students must attend 2 of the 3 trials and be born between 1/7/2011 and 31/12/2014 to be considered for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 26 May. For further information please go to SSACT Football-Soccer

12&U Football/Soccer (Boys)

  • Sunday, 1 June, 8 June and 16 June from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm. Invitational trial 22 June from 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm (the 36 students invited to this selection session will receive an email after the third trial)
  • Wanniassa Ovals (Fields 101-104)
  • Please wear appropriate playing gear, shin pads, long socks, football boots and a water bottle. Goalkeepers are to bring their own gloves. No club representative shirts are to be worn
  • Students must be born between 1/7/2012 and 31/12/2014 and be playing NPLB, SAP or Div 1 Juniors to be considered for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 22 June. For further information please go to SSACT Football-Soccer

12&U Touch Football (Girls and Boys)

  • Monday, 16 June and Tuesday, 24 June from 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm.
  • Deakin Playing Fields (Fields 212 and 215)
  • Students are required to wear appropriate playing gear. Students are not to wear district or ACT representative gear
  • Only students born between 01/07/2012 and 31/12/2015 will be eligible for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 24 June. For further information please go to SSACT Touch Football

15&U Touch Football (Girls and Boys)

  • Monday, 16 June and Tuesday, 24 June from 5.00 pm – 6.00pm.
  • Deakin Playing Fields (Fields 212 and 215)
  • Students are required to wear appropriate playing gear. Students are not to wear district or ACT representative gear
  • Only students born between 01/01/2010 and 31/12/2012 will be eligible for selection
  • All students wishing to take part in the trial must complete the SSACT online registration before 24 June. For further information please go to SSACT Touch Football

Important

  • Radford students who choose to take part in trials for SSACT teams are to follow the registration process for the respective sport trials. The majority of SSACT trials are conducted after school hours, however if the trial does take place during the school day, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify the College of their child’s absence and provide supervision.
  • If a Radford student is selected in a SSACT representative team, it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to follow the normal College absence processes

School Sport ACT Scholarship Fund

The School Sport ACT (SSACT) Scholarship Fund is once again open. This is available to students who have been selected in a SSACT representative team and who are required to travel interstate to compete at the respective School Sport Australia National Championships.

More information on the Scholarship Fund and its consideration criteria, can be found within the resources section of the SSACT website homepage: SSACT Scholarship Fund Information and Application.

Successful applicants will receive a $500 deduction from their team fees during the payment phase of the team preparation process. The approval process can be quite quick once the student is selected and one of the criteria is deemed as 'Circumstantial Hardship', e.g. multiple children from the same family making teams in a close timeframe.

Scholarship applications are to be submitted to eo@schoolsportact.org.au.

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