We are proud to celebrate Year 7 student Lucas Tapply Orozco, who was selected earlier this year to represent the ACT in the Under-12 ACT School Sports hockey team.

The squad, made up of talented players from a range of ACT primary and high schools, trained and competed together in several regional tournaments throughout the year — including events in Goulburn, Parkes, Moorebank and Tamworth. These opportunities have helped the team develop strong individual skills and excellent teamwork.

This week the team travelled to Bendigo, Victoria to compete at the National Championships. The competition has been intense, with the ACT facing South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and New South Wales. So far the team has recorded one win, two draws and one loss — an outstanding effort against very strong opposition. Coaches and parents have praised the squad for their high spirits, commitment and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Congratulations to Lucas for this significant sporting achievement. We wish him and the ACT team continued success for the remainder of the championships.

Kym Darmody
Head of HPE & Sport