Our 2021 carnival didn’t quite look or sound like our ‘normal’ carnivals as we took the precaution of sitting the students in Year groups rather than House groups and made the decision that singing and chanting would not be part of the carnival this year due to the guidelines recommended by NSW Health. In true St Patrick’s fashion, the girls took these changes in their stride and continued to be loud, supportive and enthusiastic which allowed the competition in the pool remain the highest of quality.

There were some outstanding individual efforts throughout the day and it gives me great pleasure to announce the following girls as our 2021 Swimming Age Champions:

12 Years – Sophie P (Kenny)

13 Years – Olivia K (Kenny)

14 Years – Caitlin R (Lyons)

15 Years – Sianna F (Kenny)

16 Years – Ilori P (Chisholm)

17+ Years – Abbie H (Gilmore)

Our Overall Swimming Age Champion was Abbie H who was outstanding on the day by winning all of her events and amassing a total of 180 points for the Gilmore House. Well done Abbie.

We also ran our annual Aquathon events with College Sports Captain Hannah P sneaking in for the win, followed very closely by Abbie H in second and Laura Z in third.

Congratulations to Kenny House which was outstanding throughout the day and won the carnival quite convincingly over Lyons in second place, Gilmore in third and Chisholm in fourth.

I must also congratulate the girls who have now qualified as part of the College Swim Team that will compete at the Wollongong Diocesan Swimming Championships in March. The team will consist of Ava B, Annalise D, Sianna F, Ava H, Abbie H, Olivia K, Sandrine M, Sophie P, Ilori P, Alana P, Cara P, Hannah P, Caitlin R, Isabelle S, Yuhan W, Hannah W, Amy Y and Laura Z.

A big thanks must go to all the staff and students who assisted before, during and after the event. Your support and assistance is greatly appreciated.

Scott Ashcroft - Sports and Activities Coordinator