2023 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to everyone who participated in Tuesday’s Years 7 to 12 Interhouse Swimming Carnival. It was fantastic to have everyone gathered again for this exciting event at HBF Stadium, a change from recent years’ modified carnivals due to COVID-19.
From breaking records to cheering from the sidelines, all the girls tried their best and should be very proud of themselves for displaying the true meaning of our 2023 College value, Excellence.
College Principal Jennifer Oaten was at the carnival in her special College shirt, which features the colours of all eight Houses. Jennifer stood by the edge of the pool encouraging the girls and later congratulated students on their efforts.Â
As always, students were eager to encourage their peers and show their House spirit with roaring cheers and bright outfits.
Champion and Runner Up Champion Girls
We would like to acknowledge those who had outstanding performances out in the pool. Below are our Champion and Runner Up Champion girls for 2023.
Year 7
Champion – Bethany Jurkans (O’Donnell)
Runner Up – Olivia Woodhead (Frayne)
Year 8
Champion – Jayde Veverka (Dillon)
Runner Up – Aria Di Giuseppe (O’Donnell)
Year 9
Champion – Sienna Pitt (Frayne)
Runner Up – Elizabeth Kane (O’Reilly)
Year 10
Champion – Helen Smith (O’Reilly)
Runner Up – Eva Longstaff and Isabelle Monaghan (Frayne)
Year 11
Champion – Alyssa Monaco (Byrne)
Runner Up – Bianca Monaco (Byrne)
Year 12
Champion – Maya Kenny (Dillon)
Runner Up – Lexi Menin (O’Donnell)
Records
This year, we had a number of records broken, all by our Year 11s. Talk about a powerhouse year group! They are as follows:Â
Year 11 100m Freestyle
Bianca Monaco (Byrne) – 1.01.20 (old record 1.01.52)
Year 11 50m Freestyle
Alyssa Monaco (Byrne) – 27.92 (old record 28.10)Â
Year 11 50m Butterfly
Alyssa Monaco (Byrne) – 29.39 (old record 29.50)
Year 11 Medley Relay
Alyssa Monaco, Shevonne Metcalf, Bianca Monaco & Lucinda Fiel (Byrne) – 2.22.99 (old record 2.24.78)
House Results
The overall House results for the Swimming Carnival will be announced once the Junior School Carnival is complete, set to take place on Tuesday 2 March.
Thank you
Thanks to everyone who made the day a success, especially Emma Wood, Head of Sport, and the PE Department. This is a massive event to organise, and your time and efforts are much appreciated. A big thank you also goes to the House Coordinators and House Captains for the motivation and encouragement you have given to the girls leading up to the carnival.
Bring on the next House event!Â
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