Highlights from the 2024 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Friday morning found us eagerly making our way to HBF Stadium, brimming with excitement to cheer on our students and Houses at the 2024 Years 7 -12 Interhouse Swimming Carnival.
Congratulations to all who participated in this vibrant and engaging event! We were particularly grateful for the respite from the sweltering heat, thanks to the event being held within the cool confines of the stadium.
True to tradition, the stadium was awash with a kaleidoscope of bright colours as students dressed themselves in cheerful and vibrant outfits and costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere of the day.
Among the formal races, various team activities were also organised, such as the ‘Boogie Board Relay,’ involving eight competitors and one board per team. Participants were required to lie on the boogie board and swiftly traverse from one end to the other, aiming to outpace their opponents.
Another engaging event was the Lifejacket Relay, featuring eight competitors and one lifejacket per team. Each team member had to swim across the pool with the lifejacket on, striving to reach the opposite side as quickly as possible.
House Results:
Year 7 – KellyÂ
Year 8 – O’Reilly
Year 9 – O’Reilly
Year 10 – FrayneÂ
Year 11 – Corbett
Year 12 – O’Donnell
Results:
Year 7
Champion –Â Annie Smythe (O’Donnell)
Runner Up – Elizabeth Chen (Byrne)Â
Year 8Â
Champion – Bethany Jurkans (O’Donnell)Â
Runner Up – Lauren Nolan (O’Reilly)Â
Year 9Â
Champion – Jayde Veverka (Dillon)
Runner Up – Aria Di Giuseppe (O’Donnell)Â
Year 10Â
Champion – Sienna Pitt (Frayne)Â
Runner Up – Elizabeth Kane (O’Reilly)Â
Year 11Â
Champion – Helen Smith (O’Reilly)
Runner Up – Sienna Walker (Dillon)
Year 12Â
Champion – Ava Forrest (de La Hoyde)
Runner Up – Bianca Monaco (Byrne)
RecordsÂ
Year 12 – 100m FreestyleÂ
Bianca Monaco (1.01.12)Â
Year 11 – 100m FreestyleÂ
Helen Smith (1.00.59)Â
Year 12 – 50m FreestyleÂ
Ava Forrest 28.16Â
A Big Thank You and Congratulations
A heartfelt expression of gratitude and congratulations are in order!
The success of Friday’s Swimming Carnival was a testament to the remarkable dedication and coordination exhibited by our entire staff. Special recognition goes to Emma Wood, the PE department, House Coordinators, and administrative staff whose meticulous attention to detail ensured that the day unfolded seamlessly.
Congratulations also to all who took part in making the day a truly enjoyable and memorable experience! The Santa Maria College sense of community was well and truly alive. We look forward to the Years 5 & 6 Swimming Carnival later in the term which will see the scores finalised and overall winning House announced.Â
Shaping the Future: Peter’s Vision for Year 10 at Santa Maria College
Read our spotlight on Year 10 Dean of Students, Peter Hanbidge. Learn more about his path to Santa Maria and his vision for Year 10.
Year 7 Commissioning: Welcome to Our Newest Leaders
This week, we had the pleasure of formally commissioning our 2024 Year 7 Leaders at an assembly in front of their peers.
Délicieux Discoveries: Students Delve into French Food Culture
Our Year 9 French students are exploring diverse French dishes, recognising the inseparable bond between language and culture.
- Collaboration, Featured, Stewardship
Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
