Sports and Aquatic Centre
St Catherine’s Sports and Aquatic Facility, The Marigold Southey Centre, is now lively throughout the week with programs utilising the Centre each morning and afternoon for activities including Squad, Learn To Swim, Water Polo, and Adult Swim Classes. PE classes operating throughout the day also take advantage of opportunities such as Diving, Underwater Hockey and Life Saving Skills.
There are currently 13 squad sessions available throughout the week catering for our four main squad groups; Junior Swimmers (Years 1 to 2), Junior Squad (Years 3 to 6), Junior Fitness (Years 3 to 6), and Senior School Squad (Years 7 to 12). Australia’s former Olympic Champion, Daniel Kowalski is our Specialist Swim Coach and oversees Senior School Squad swimming. Students across all Senior School year levels receive the benefits of Daniel’s experience and coaching knowledge and, enjoy both dry-land and water-based conditioning.
Learn To Swim sessions are conducted for current ELC and Barbeck students, their siblings and children of Old Girls. To enrol your child click here
St Catherine’s also has introduced Adult Learn To Swim classes for those parents seeking assistance with the fundamental skills and technique of swimming and complements the Adult Swim Group which trains throughout the week. To enrol in one of these classes click here
Our new and well equipped gymnasium adds another dimension to our Physical Education program, with a number of year levels eagerly testing out the purpose built fitness equipment.
It is fantastic to see the Sports and Aquatic Centre set up and working as a true quality venue.