Week 5 signalled the end of the season for our Senior Teams, many of whom represented NIHS for the final time over the weekend. Pleasingly, for both our Senior Girls and Senior Boys volleyballers, the end of the season also meant completing it with the ‘undefeated’ label, claiming the competition title for their respective competitions.
Boys Volleyball
It was a competitive week for our Boys Volleyball teams. The Senior A team secured a strong win over CBC with a 2–1 result, while the Senior B team collected a 3–0 win via forfeit. The Senior C (B3) side fought hard but fell just short against Westminster, going down 1–2 in a tight match.
Senior Boys Badminton
Senior Boys’ Badminton teams faced tough competition against St Peter’s College. The Senior A1 team went down 2–7, and the Senior B1 team were defeated 0–9. Despite the results, both teams displayed determination and sportsmanship throughout the round.
Middle Boys Badminton
There were mixed results across the Middle School badminton teams. Middle A1 had an exceptional 8–1 victory over St Peter’s College, while Middle A3 also impressed with a 7–2 win against Adelaide High School. Middle B1 (3–6), Middle B3 (2–4), and Middle B4 (C) (5–7) all put in competitive performances but were outplayed by their respective opponents.
Middle Tennis
In Middle Tennis, NIHS teams showed great effort. Middle C Blue celebrated a 4–2 win over Pedare Christian College, while Middle C Red fell to Rostrevor College 3–6 after a spirited performance.
Girls Middle Tennis
Girls Middle Tennis team faced a challenging match this week, going down to St Ignatius’ College. Despite the result, the team demonstrated resilience and continued to improve their on-court play.
Girls Basketball
The Year 7 B/C Girls Basketball team competed strongly but were ultimately defeated by St Mary’s College, 15–53. The players maintained great energy and teamwork throughout the game.
Girls Volleyball
It was a successful week for the Girls Volleyball teams. Senior B2 secured a tight 2–1 win over Cabra, while Middle B2 delivered a clean 3–0 victory against Marryatville. Middle C2 Blue also claimed a strong 3–0 win over St Michael’s College. Middle C1 Red fought hard but went down 0–3 to St Paul’s College.
Year 7 teams also had a strong showing. Year 7 B Red defeated Kildare 3–0, while NIHS Blue won the intra-school matchup against NIHS Yellow 2–0. NIHS Yellow were defeated in the reverse fixture, showcasing competitive play from both sides.
Cricket
The Middle 8/9B North Cricket team faced Rostrevor College in a well-contested match. Rostrevor posted 5/108 from 20 overs, with NIHS responding with 10/78 in their 20 overs. Despite the 30-run loss, the team showed strong effort with both bat and ball and continue to build confidence each week.

Matt Mauriello
Sport Manager