Girls Win Silver at National Hockey Championships

April 28, 2022

We’d like to congratulate a number of our students who attended the National Hockey Championships across Australia over the holidays.

Madi Woods (Year 9), Bella Connelly (Year 10) and staff member Olivia Gamble were in Newcastle for the Under 15 Hockey. The girls were excited to come home with a silver medal. Unfortunately, Year 9 student Jorja Squiers who was also selected to play was unable to travel due to COVID.

Olivia, who was there in her position as assistant coach to the Under 15 team said, “The Santa Maria students were fantastic representatives for the College at the national competition. They were vital in our defensive team. Bella played as a full back for the duration of the tournament and held the defence together at the back. Madi was one of our goalkeepers for the tournament. Our team had one of the lowest numbers of goals conceded for the tournament, which was a testament to our goalkeepers’ performances.”

Madi plays for Melville and has been playing hockey for about eight years. She loves hockey because it’s a team sport that allows her to have fun with her friends and socialise with new people. “Hockey for me is very engaging as you are with the community, and there are so many opportunities.”

Bella plays for Aquinas Reds and has been playing since she was in Kindy! She’s hoping to continue to grow as a player and make state teams.

Jorja also plays for Aquinas Reds and has been playing since about Year 3. She was disappointed to miss out on the competition. She’s inspired by Georgia Wilson, who plays for the WA Diamonds and who has also played for the Hockeyroos. “She has pushed her way to the top. She’s had many injuries and disappointments throughout her hockey career, but she hasn’t given up, she has persevered.”

Congratulations also to Alicia Tory (Year 12) and Scarlett Huston (Year 11) who competed in Cairns at the U18 Championships. The team came fourth. Well done, girls.

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Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.