Deputy principal Jed Peisley claims since the students began representing the school in the contact sport, they have improved their commitment to school.

"Playing in the side has given the girls a brand new focus and understanding of the opportunities that school gives them," Peisley told the Argus.

"Attendance, behavior, academic success and work ethic towards classwork and assessment tasks have all improved.

"They have learned to work as a team on the field and that has translated to off it. They encourage each other to attend school, behave well and work hard."

The girls will take on the best teams in the state this Thursday September 19 in Sydney.

The team won five of their six games at their two previous carnivals.

The Under-14s completed the Zone competition in Port Macquarie undefeated before they suffered their first loss at North Coast in Coffs Harbour but won their remaining two games and advanced to the state carnival on a countback.

Girls Academy Development Officer Misty Kelly and Aboriginal Education Officer Georgie Murphy said the opportunity to play the sport they love at school has given them a renewed view of the academic environment.

The majority of the girls play a sport outside of school, but none play tackle rugby league.

Under-14s captain Shantaye Dixon said the team has benefited from joining the team.

"It's been a good experience with the girls. We are a competitive team and we have got a lot of skill and speed," Dixon said.

"I want to also say thank you to Misty and Georgie."

Kempsey High School would like to thank the Girls Academy, Burrun Dalai, Amcal Kempsey, Contarf, Real Futures and Coles at Kempsey and South West Rocks for their financial support to make the trip to Sydney for the state carnival possible.

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