By Matt McCoy & Nina Sampson

Helensburgh Public School is beaming with pride as one of our own, Sammy, a Year 5 student, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by making it to the Primary NSW State Cricket Team. This remarkable achievement showcases Sammy’s dedication, hard work, and passion for cricket.

Sammy’s journey to state selection was outstanding. Earlier this year, he competed at the NSW State Carnival in Maitland, representing the South Coast team. Throughout the tournament, Sammy proved himself as a key player, delivering strong performances. As the team’s wicketkeeper, he played an essential role behind the stumps while also making an impact with the bat. His standout innings included an impressive 44 not out against Riverina and 46 runs against Hunter. His team finished 4th out of 14 regions, a fantastic achievement in a competitive field.

Now, Sammy is set to take his talents to an even bigger stage, representing NSW in Victoria this October. As a school, we are immensely proud of all our talented athletes, and extend our congratulations to Sammy. We wish him the very best of luck!