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The General Committee of the Associated Schools records its profound gratitude for the life and service of Mr Barry Collins AM, a faithful, wise and dedicated servant of his beloved Trinity Grammar School and the CAS.
During his years at Trinity Grammar School (1942-1946), Mr Collins was a proud and dedicated contributor to CAS activities.

He represented the school with distinction as a member of the 1st XV Rugby Team and the Ist XI Cricket Team, captained the Track & Field squad, and served as a senior lieutenant in the Cadet Corps. In each of these roles, he embodied the highest ideals of fair play, leadership, and athletic skill — values that lie at the very heart of the CAS tradition. It was this unwavering commitment and character that led to his appointment as Trinity School Captain in 1946.

He established a successful career in Chemical Engineering where he earned renown from all those with whom he
interacted. His work spanned international leadership roles and earned him an AM in 2015 for contributions to industry and community.

Mr Collins remained committed to Trinity and served on the School Council from 1980 to 2001. He was a member of the Building Committee of Trinity Council for many years and presided over numerous significant capital developments, which strengthened the life of his alma mater.

It was through his service to Trinity that Mr Collins gave wise and committed support to the General Committee of the Associated Schools. His faithful presence at all meetings and events surpassed the customary expectations of Board membership. Mr Collins gave strong practical counsel in the management practices and policies of the CAS. He sought to provide experiences to students within the CAS that were consistent with the educational ideals of its member institutions and helped to guide the Committee through the changing landscape of sporting events in Sydney schools. Together with the stalwarts from other Councils who served on the CAS Committee, Mr Collins voluntarily provided his expertise in the good management of the CAS and offered kindly fellowship to all colleagues, Heads and alumni of member schools. His attendance at CAS events demonstrated that his commitment was sacrificial and genuine.

The General Committee of the Associated Schools acknowledges with heartfelt gratitude the contribution of Mr Barry Collins and extends our profound condolences to the Collins Family in their loss. We honour the legacy of Barry Collins and delight that this legacy is upheld not only by the spirit of the Association but also by the continued service of Dr Peter Collins, who presence on the Committee sustains the wisdom and dedication of his father in support of the CAS.

 

Mr Phillip Heath

Head of Barker College
Chair of CAS 2025

The 2025 CAS Track & Field Championships tickets are now on sale
WHERE
Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127, Australia
WHEN
Thursday 18 September 2025
12:30pm – 8:00pm

For tickets click here

PRICE
ADULT (18yrs+)
AUD $10.00 +$0.40 booking fee (min $1.20 per order)

CHILD (5-17yrs)
AUD $5.00 +$0.20 booking fee (min $1.20 per order)

CHILD (4yrs & Under) – FREE
AUD $0.00

CAS teams across the past week have had great success.

Starting with the AFL the CAS team put on a truly dominate performance 12.8 80 to 4.9 33 winning the trophy back for the first time since 2019

Our Volleyball team played very well but GPS were just too strong and we went down in 3 sets 16-25 22-25 21-25

Then from Thursday the festival of Rugby commenced with the Opens School boys trials. On day one CAS 2 defeated Sydney Junior Rugby Union 49 to 15 and ISA 2s 26 to 10. CAS 1 Defeated CHS 43 to 7 and ISA 1 15 to 12.

On the Friday CAS Played GPS in 1sts and 2nds in a very tight game CAS 2 defeated GPS 2 on the bell 28 points to 26. The firsts lead whole game and were dominate and never headed and running out winners 29 to 24. This is the first time we have beaten GPS in Firsts since 2018.

The following Players were selected in the NSW teams

NSW 1	Taj	Smith	Barker College
NSW 1	James	Finegan	Waverley College
NSW 1	Thomas	Haslam	Knox Grammar School
NSW 1	Harrison	Dene	Barker College
NSW 1	Benjamin	Askew	Knox Grammar School
NSW 1	Brock	Prideaux	Trinity Grammar School
NSW 2	Matt	Harrison	Barker College
NSW 2	Keegan	Daly	Barker College
NSW 2	Reilly	Caswell	Knox Grammar School
NSW 2	James	Archer	Barker College
NSW 2	Payton	Tarau	Waverley College
NSW 2	Jeremy	Rath	Barker College
NSW 2	Max	Prykiel	Knox Grammar School
NSW 2	Sione	Lua	Trinity Grammar School
NSWJNR	Will	Trostel	Trinity Grammar School
NSWJNR	Josh	Barr	Waverley College
NSWJNR	Marcus	Mastro	Trinity Grammar School
NSWJNR	Riley	Donahoe	Waverley College

On Saturday the U16s tournament started and on the first day CAS defeated GPS B 22 to 14 then defeated ISA A 40 to 12 in what was the best U16 game I have seen played by a CAS U16s team in my time in this role. In the Final on Sunday CAS defeated GPS A. This was a very tight game with GPS leading most of the game getting out to a 14 point lead at one stage. CAS then scored 19 unanswered points to win the game 34 to 29.

The U16 teams will be announced Monday 7 July.

This is the first time that CAS have won all 9 games in the representative rugby matches in a season. This was a great outcome for all concerned.

Congratulations to the following boys that have been selected in the U16s CAS Rugby team.

Hector	Kyriakopoulos	Cranbrook School
Lucas	Villate-Gallagher	Trinity Grammar School
Kaiasi	Talakai	Waverley College
Bryn	Wooldridge	Barker College
Joe	Weeks	Cranbrook School
Jayden	Richards	Barker College
Lior	Barhaim	Waverley College
Wes	Moala	Trinity Grammar School
IJ	Holmes	Barker College
Tristan	Madirazza	Knox Grammar School
Riley	Kolster	Waverley College
Ashley	Dene	Barker College
Taoko	Samson	Waverley College
Xavier	Toomalatai	Trinity Grammar School
Sam	Price	St Aloysius College
Billy	MIller	Barker College
Harry	Chappel	Barker College
William	Gleeson	Knox Grammar School
Tom	West	Knox Grammar School
Uateisoni	Tauheluhelu	Waverley College
Tom	Burke	Waverley College
Jack	Procter	Barker College
Andre	Byrom	Barker College
Anthony	Abdo	Knox Grammar School
Solomone	Penitani	Waverley College

 

 

All parents of boys involved in the NSW Schools U16s trials MUST complete the follow registration form before players can play.

https://forms.office.com/r/3u2Dee2414

They must also register on Rugby Xplorer. For instructions on how to do this Click here

CAS U16s

https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/mt-choose-registration?name=CAS

 

To follow the results of the games use the rugby Xplorer App go to my teams and search for NSW Junior Rugby Club choose fixtures and then scroll down for CAS 1^st XV Opens or CAS 2nds XV and the games will come up.

 

Training

Tuesday 24 June 4pm Venue Queens Park

Thursday 25 June 4pm Venue Gillespie Fields Knox Grammar School

 

Matches

Saturday June 28 and Sunday 29 June.

Venue St Gregory’s College Campbelltown 100 Badgally Rd, Gregory Hills

Saturday 28th June

GAME 1                 PRES XV A                   v          ISA II                      9:30am

GAME 2                 AICES                           v          CHS I                      10:20am

GAME 3                 ISA I                             v          CCC                       11:10am

GAME 4                 PRES XV B                    v          CAS                        12:00pm

GAME 5                 Winner Game1           v          Winner Game 2      12.50pm

GAME 6                 Loser Game 1              v          Loser Game 2          1.40pm

GAME 7                 Winner Game 3           v          Winner Game 4     2.30pm

GAME 8                 Loser Game 3              v          Loser Game 4                 3.20pm

Sunday 29th June

CUP FINAL             Loser Game 6              v        Loser Game 8          10.00am

BOWL FINAL          Winner Game 6           v        Winner Game 8      11.30am

PLATE FINAL         Loser Game 5            v           Loser Game 7          1.00pm

SHIELD FINAL     Winner Game      5     v          Winner Game 7       2.30pm

 

16s CAS Coaching Staff

Rugby 16s Coach              Steve O’Donnell (W)

Rugby 16s Coach              Harry Jones (K)

Rugby 16s Manager         Harrison Armour (T)

Physiotherapist – Mrs N. Veverka veverka@bigpond.com 0418 484 944

CAS Convener Mr M. Bos convener@cas.nsw.edu.au

 

The following costs for players in the CAS Team are charged to the school account

CAS Team Item  Cost

CAS Jersey                                         $62.70

CAS Shorts                                         $32.84

CAS Tie Boys in Yrs 11 (Optional)                $25.00

Team Photo (Optional)                   $60.00

 

U16s Representative pathway.

NSW U16 Schools trials:

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June

St Gregs College, Campbelltown

 

NSW U16 Regionals: (Final Sydney and Country selections)

Saturday 5th July and Sunday 6th July

Camden Rugby Park

 

*  Please note players can participate in both competitions

** As many as 10 high performing U16 players maybe allowed to miss the NSW Invitational. These players will have been identified (by Waratahs staff) in the Rugby Union Pathway as players suitable for the Waratahs U16’s

 

NSW invitational:

Friday 11th July and Sunday 13th July

Eastern Suburbs Rugby Club

 

City V Country U16

Sunday 27 July- Newcastle

Monday 28th July Waratahs U16 Squad announcement

Congratulations to the following players that have been selected in the CAS 1sts and 2nds Rugby teams. All players and shadows are to attend the training and medicals at Cranbrook School tomorrow details below

CAS 1sts
Name		School	Position
Nick	Kotarac	Knox Grammar School	1
Matt	Harrison	Barker College	2
Keegan	Daly	Barker College	3
Taj	Smith	Barker College	4
James	Finegan	Waverley College	5
Thomas	Haslam	Knox Grammar School	6
Jarvis	Orr	Knox Grammar School	7
TJ	Talaileva	Barker College	8
Patrick	Thomson	Trinity Grammar School	9
Harrison	Dene	Barker College	10
Reilly	Caswell	Knox Grammar School	11
James	Archer	Barker College	12
Benjamin	Askew	Knox Grammar School	13
Payton	Tarau	Waverley College	14
Brock	Prideaux	Trinity Grammar School	15
CAS 2nds
Name		School	Position
Mark	Falaniko- Brown Peterson-Patolo	Barker College	1
Jet	Attard	Knox Grammar School	2
James	Jackson	Cranbrook School	3
Joel	Stovold	Barker College	4
Kai	Mcdermott	Waverley College	5
Nate	Devereux	Waverley College	6
Hugo	Wilson	Barker College	7
Luke	Nuilala	Trinity Grammar School	8
Jeremy	Rath	Barker College	9
Max	Prykiel	Knox Grammar School	10
Nate	Stewart	Knox Grammar School	11
Riley	Ilham	Knox Grammar School	12
Will	Trostel	Trinity Grammar School	13
Jakob	McKinnon	Barker College	14
Josh	Barr	Waverley College	15
Archie	Godby	Waverley College	16
Marcus	Mastro	Trinity Grammar School	17
Archie	Stanley	Knox Grammar School	18
Sione	Lua	Trinity Grammar School	19
Sam	Eves	St Aloysius’ College	20
Cooper	Stewart	Waverley College	21
Finn	Wake	St Aloysius’ College	22
Kingstone	Hoffman	Cranbrook School	23
Shadows
Name		School
Luke	Sergis	Cranbrook School
Johann	Ah Colt	Cranbrook School
Nicholas	Lee	St Aloysius
Jack	Weeks	Cranbrook School
Oakley	Lamb	Waverley College
Orlando	Crino	Knox Grammar School
Americ	Schmidt	Cranbrook School
Quon	Gibb	Barker College
Nick	Layton	Knox Grammar School
Logan	Toohey	Trinity Grammar School
Riley	Donahoe	Waverley College
Taj	Aufai-Farani	Cranbrook School
James	Irons	Knox Grammar School
Vincent	Tagg	Cranbrook School

Training and match schedule

ALL players MUST attend training sessions. Shadows are to attend the Medicals tomorrow at Cranbrook then other sessions if required

Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the squad.

Any injuries must be reported immediately to the Squad Physiotherapist, Mrs Narelle Veverka.

 

All parents of boys involved in the NSW Schools Open trials MUST complete the follow registration form before players can play.

https://forms.office.com/r/3u2Dee2414

They must also register on Rugby Xplorer. For instructions on how to do this Click here

CAS 2nds use the following link to register for their team and also the CAS 1sts link so that you can reserve for CAS

https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/mt-choose-registration?name=CAS 2nd XV

CAS 1stsOnly need to register at the following link
https://myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/mt-choose-registration?name=CAS 1st XV

 

To follow the results of the games use the rugby Xplorer App go to my teams and search for NSW Junior Rugby Club choose fixtures and then scroll down for CAS 1^st XV Opens or CAS 2nds XV and the games will come up.

Sunday 22 June Training and Medical 10am Cranbrook School

Players are to meet on Hordern Oval.

Tuesday 24 June – Training from 4pm at Barker College No 1

Wednesday 25 June – Training 3:30pm Venue St. Aloysius College Oval – Tyneside Ave, Willoughby

 

Day One

Thursday 26 June – Games Venue Shore Playing Fields 55 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge NSW 2063

11:50	CAS 2	v	SJRU
12:40	CAS 1	v	CHS 1
15:10	ISA 2	v	CAS 2
16:00	ISA 1	v	CAS 1

Parking

There will be no parking available inside the main gates for parents or students due to our ELC and K-2 being in operation. As such, from 7:00am, parking will be available on G ground, with access from Alpha Road. Click here for map

Canteen

There will be a fully stocked Canteen in operation throughout the day, including a Barista.

Dogs

Shore welcomes visitors to bring their dogs to Northbridge, however we do ask that they are always kept on their leash and any droppings are picked up immediately.

Alcohol

Spectators are advised that alcohol is prohibited at Northbridge. Those trying to bring alcohol into the grounds may have it confiscated at the gate.

Day Two

Friday 27 June – Games Venue Forshaw Rugby Park 223B Belgrave Esplanade Sylvania Waters NSW 2224

17:45 CAS 2 v GPS 2

19:00 CAS 1 v GPS 1

 

Canteen

There will be a fully stocked Canteen in operation throughout the day

 

Team Photographs

Team photos will also be taken prior to each team warming up on the Thursday.

 

Reserves for Matches

All boys in the 2nd XV are expected to stay and reserve for the 1st XV **

 

CAS Coaching staff

Rugby 1sts Coach             Mick Snowden (T)

Rugby 1sts Coach             Lachlan Drew-Morris (W)

Rugby 1sts Manager        Ben Robinson (B)

Rugby 2nd Coach             Jack Leger-Ryan (B)

Rugby 2nd Coach             Andrew Dovgan (K)

Rugby 2nd Coach Ryan Oakes (T)
Rugby 2nds Manager John Oakes (K)

 

Physiotherapist – Mrs N. Veverka veverka@bigpond.com 0418 484 944

CAS Convener Mr M. Bos convener@cas.nsw.edu.au

 

If you are having any problems, please do not hesitate to call any of the above staff at their respective schools

Congratulations to the following players that have been selected in the CAS AFL team for 2025

1	Levi	Macri	Barker College
2	Hayden	McAusland	Waverley College
3	Spencer	McKay	Cranbrook School
4	Alex	Marshall	Waverley College
5	Callum	Padman	Trinity Grammar School
6	Oscar	Wilson	Waverley College
7	Joseph	Dametto	Waverley College
8	Mathew	Macdonald	Trinity Grammar School
9	Will	Jenkin	Knox Grammar School
10	Guy	Jenkin	Knox Grammar School
11	Hugo	Perks	Waverley College
12	Liam	Walsh	Waverley College
13	Ben	Pignatelli	Waverley College
14	James	O’Loughlin	Waverley College
15	Thomas	Coughlin	Waverley College
16	Jonathon	McDonald	Waverley College
18	Ricky	Meyrick	Waverley College
19	Peter	Moorcroft	St Aloysius’ College
20	Ollie	Griffiths	Barker College
21	Lachlan	Williams	St Aloysius’ College
22	Dash	Delaney-Fielding	Waverley College
23	Ed	Neal	Cranbrook School
24	William	Arrowsmith	Barker College
25	Peter	Tallis	Cranbrook School

Emergencies

Noah	Doherty	Cranbrook School
Archie	Houston	Knox Grammar School

The Match will be played at Barker College Main Oval on Monday with a 2pm Kick Off.

The following players have been selected for the CAS AFL Squad with the final 24 selected after the training session next week.

Ben	Pignatelli	Waverley College
Lachan	Williams	St Aloysius’ College
Thomas	Coughlin	Waverley College
James	O’Loughlin	Waverley College
Archie	Houston	Knox Grammar School
Peter	Tallis	Cranbrook School
Callum	Padman	Trinity Grammar School
Dash	Delaney-Fielding	Waverley College
Hugo	Perks	Waverley College
Guy	Jenkin	Knox Grammar School
Will	Jenkin	Knox Grammar School
Jonathon	McDonald	Waverley College
Ollie	Griffiths	Barker College
Joseph	Dametto	Waverley College
Ricky	Meyrick	Waverley College
Liam	Walsh	Waverley College
Peter	Moorcroft	St Aloysius’ College
William	Arrowsmith	Barker College
Ed	Neal	Cranbrook School
Oscar	Wilson	Waverley College
Levi	Macri	Barker College
Spencer	McKay	Cranbrook School
Alex	Marshall	Waverley College
Mathew	Macdonald	Trinity Grammar School
Hayden	McAusland	Waverley College
Noah	Doherty	Cranbrook School

The final team training held on Wednesday 18 June at 4pm to 5:51pm Venue Pioneers Park Malabar

The CAS AFL team will play against a GPS Presidents selection on Monday 23 June, kick off will be at 2pm, at Barker College Oval

Opens AFL Coach Mr K Emley Barker College
Opens AFL Coach Mr B Shorthouse Waverley College
Opens AFL Coach Mr R O’Keefe Waverley College

The following costs for players in the CAS Team are charged to the school account

AFL
CAS Team Item	Cost
CAS Shirt	$ 49.50
CAS Shorts	$ 24.20
CAS Tie for Boys in Yrs 11 & 12 (Optional)	$25.00
Team Photo (Optional)	$60.00

The CAS Volleyball team has been selected and is as follows

Stephen	Lee	Knox Grammar School
Cameron	Wlossak	Knox Grammar School
William	Loudoun	Knox Grammar School
William	Li	Knox Grammar School
Neilson	Chen	Knox Grammar School
James	Kim	Knox Grammar School
Oliver	Bateson	Knox Grammar School
Renato	Rovacchi	Waverley College
Ayman	Parker	Trinity Grammar School
Jacob	Pham	Trinity Grammar School
Marc-Anthony	Younan	Trinity Grammar School
Isaac	Latt	Trinity Grammar School

The shadow for the team is

Joey

Mascarenhas

Barker College

 

The CAS team will play the GPS Volleyball team on 24 June and will be hosted by CAS at Cranbrook School at 5pm.

 

Final team training 16 June from 4-5:30pm Venue Trinity Grammar School sports centre.

 

Volleyball Coach Filip Zapala (T)

Volleyball Manager/Assistant coach Luke Grant (K)

Volleyball Manager/Assistant coach Alec Walker (K)

 

The following costs for players in the CAS Team are charged to the school account

 

CAS Team Item  Cost

CAS Singlet          $29.70

CAS Shorts           $24.20

CAS Tie for Boys in Yrs 11 & 12 (Optional)               $25.00

Team Photo (Optional)    $60.00