2023 College Swimming Carnival
On Friday 10 February, the College held its annual swimming carnival at the Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre. It was a beautiful day for a swimming carnival. The energy and enthusiasm displayed by the students throughout the day was quite overwhelming.
The College swimming carnival continues to be an inclusive and community focused event that provides the opportunity for every student to be engaged and participate, regardless of skill and ability. It is no wonder why it is such a popular event with students and staff alike.
While the event has a very ‘social’ and ‘fun’ feel to it, the level of competition in the pool was extremely high and it never ceases to amaze me, the wealth of talent that is unveiled each year.
Our top performing students (Age Champions) on the day were:
12 Years – Ava M (Gilmore)
13 Years – Chloe P (Lyons)
14 Years - Alexandra N (Chisholm)
15 Years – Olivia K (Kenny)
16 Years – Caitlin R (Lyons)
17+ Years – Ava H (Gilmore)
Overall Age Champion – Alexandra N (Chisholm)
The 2023 aquathon was hotly contested with sisters Emma and Caitlin R going head-to-head in a titanic tussle. In the end, younger sister Emma finished in 1st place with older sister Caitlin finishing in 2nd place and Chloe F of Year 7 finishing in 3rd place. Congratulations to all girls that took part in the event.
As much as I hate to say it, Lyons house absolutely dominate the swimming carnival this year and nearly doubled the points of their closest rivals. This dominant performance should sound the alarm bells for Gilmore, Chisholm and Kenny who will need to lift their game to avoid another dominant performance from Lyons in 2024.
A massive thank you to all staff, student and spectators for your involvement and engagement throughout the day.
Scott Ashcroft - Sport and Activities Coordinator
