Students getting ready to swim

The College Years 7, 8 and 9 Inter-House Swimming Carnival was held at HBF Arena on Monday 5 February. The standard of swimming was high, as was participation, with most students taking part in both the traditional swimming and novelty events.

Year 8 students Morgan Knox, Joel Bayntun and Liam Foley broke College records. These new records are as follows:

Year 8 Girls 50m Freestyle:
Morgan Knox

New Record - 27.82
Previous Record - 29.00

Year 8 Boys 50m Freestyle:
Joel Bayntun

New Record - 27.75
Previous Record - 27.81

Year 8 Girls 50m Butterfly:
Morgan Knox

New Record - 30.24
Previous Record - 32.63

Year 8 Boys 50m Butterfly:
Liam Foley

New Record - 30.37
Previous Record - 30.73

Year 8 Girls 50m Backstroke:
Morgan Knox

New Record - 34.18
Precious Record - 34.66

There were many outstanding performers on the day with the following Houses and students crowned 2018 Year Champions and Runner-ups:

Champs

Overall House Champions
1st – Trinity                 5th - Thu Duc
2nd – Kimberley         6th - Carden
3rd – Normandy         7th - O'Reilly
4th – Barlow               8th - Hannan

Spirit Champions
Thu Duc

I would like to thank all the staff and students who assisted with official duties as well as the competitors for helping make the events run smoothly. I would also like to thank the parents who came along to support their children and provide assistance.

Luke Skerratt
Head of Health and Physical Education