1998

8th December 1998
Diocesan Celebration of Sport
Sporting identities to present awards to primary school sporting achievers.

Tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday 9 December) the sporting achievements of Catholic Primary School students from the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter and Manning areas will be acknowledged during a liturgical celebration at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Hamilton.

About 200 people, including students, teachers, principals, families, friends and diocesan representatives will gather for the liturgy and award presentation.

This is the first time that the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle's Sports Association has a held a diocesan-wide "Celebration of Sport".

In particular, the celebration aims to recognise and congratulate Primary School students who have represented the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle in a variety of sports at Polding (Northern NSW area) and State (Southern NSW area) levels.

Special guests who will present awards to students during the liturgy will include Michael Bowman (Director of Catholic Schools), Stuart Pinkerton (NSW Rugby Union representative), Darren Albert (Newcastle Knights), Butch Hays (Newcastle Falcons) and Willie Simmons (Newcastle Falcons).

The students will receive awards in a variety of sports including athletics, cross country, netball, soccer, cricket, rugby league, rugby union, basketball, softball, hockey and tennis.

The ceremony will take place from 1-3pm on Wednesday 9 December 1998 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton. Sacred Heart Cathedral is located at 847 Hunter Street Newcastle West.

All media welcome.

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