The last time a student from Bowral Public School qualified into a state team for a sport, they went on to represent the country.
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She was cricketer Lauren Cheatle.
Is hockey player Arabelle Thompson, who will take part in the Primary School National Hockey Championships at the end of August in Canberra, going to follow in her footsteps?
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The school certainly hopes so and that's why it will hold a fundraising day on Friday, June 24.
Funds raised will go towards helping the 10-year-old with expenses that go with the experience including entry fee and uniform costs.
The year 5 student was first selected into the Wingecarribee District team, followed by the Tablelands team and then the South Coast team.
From there, she took part in the PSSA Hockey Championships with the South Coast team which finished top of their pool before bowing out in the grand final.
Arabelle was selected as part of a 14 girls NSW team as a result of her strong performances in that tournament.
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Burney Wong
I love sport. You can reach me at burney.wong@austcommunitymedia.com.au or on 0437 291 518.
I love sport. You can reach me at burney.wong@austcommunitymedia.com.au or on 0437 291 518.
