16 Feb 2024
Our swimming carnival was held on Friday 16 February, in perfect conditions at the John Houston Memorial Pool.
Congratulations to all swimmers who participated and those who swam personal best times. It was noted that all students showed not only fabulous sportsmanship, but also gave it their best and had a go.
It was with great excitement that three of our students broke records. Congratulations to;
Henry Cannon 11 year boys breaststroke 51.57s (previously held by D. Meldrum 51.73s 1989)
Mela Polhill 11 year girls butterfly 44.47s (previously held by S. Smith 45.08s 1992)
Dusty Plum 12/13 years butterfly 40.11s (previously held by M. Barnes 41.41s 2013)
Cadell were crowned the champion house on the day (173) followed by Oxley (144), Sturt (96) and then Cobb (91).
Congratulations to our individual champions:-
Junior Boy– Ben Taylor (Ca), Runner Up – Beau Garner (Ca)
Junior Girl– Bella Garner (Ca), Runner Up – Ariana Meads (St)
11 Year Boy– Henry Cannon (Ox), Runner Up – Oliver Meads (St)
11 Year Girl– Mela Polhill (Ca), Runner Up – Rhyla Bunyan (Co)
Senior Boy– Dusty Plum (Ox), Equal Runners Up – Bill Houston (Ox) and Archie Auldist (Ca)
Senior Girl– Angelina Clarke (Ox), Runner Up – Grace Auldist (Ca)
Thank you to all teachers, parents and community members for your assistance throughout the day. Special thanks to Natalie Arandt, Carol Oataway, Lisa Bowen, Leanne Congdon, Lindy Stewart, Daniel Green and Verity Auldist. Thanks also to parents and teachers who set up, time keepers and to Sam Woods, Sarah Sandow and Jenny Dwyer and the P&C who ran the BBQ and canteen facilities.
