This week, six students from Years 4 to 6 proudly represented St Kevin's at the annual Brisbane Catholic Education Esports Competition, delivered in partnership with The FUSE Cup.
Accompanied by Mr Andrews and Miss B, our students joined schools from across Brisbane Catholic Education for a day of collaboration, strategy and friendly competition.
While esports brings all the excitement of a traditional sporting event, the experience extends well beyond the screen.
Through the Minecraft Capture the Flag competition, students were challenged to work collaboratively, think strategically and adapt quickly under pressure. Success relied on teamwork, communication, critical thinking, decision-making and trust.
The competition also provided a fantastic opportunity for our students to build confidence, problem-solve, navigate challenges and contribute towards a shared goal. Each match required students to communicate effectively, make decisions as a team and demonstrate resilience and adaptability.
Importantly, structured and supervised esports also supports the development of positive digital citizenship, giving students opportunities to practise respectful online interactions, responsible digital behaviour, teamwork and healthy gaming habits.
At St Kevin's, we love seeing our students embrace new opportunities that encourage them to collaborate, problem-solve, think creatively and challenge themselves.
A wonderful effort from our six representatives, and a big thank you to Mr Andrews and Miss B for supporting and encouraging our students throughout the experience.
Well done, Team St Kevin's!!
@Brisbane Catholic Education, St Kevin's School 2026