On Friday the 7^th of February we held our annual Swimming Carnival at the Balaklava Swimming Pool. The day started with students not competing in competitive races spending the morning in their sub-schools completing an array of different activities. This was a great way to start the morning for these students as it allowed them to have fun and create connections with their peers.

Later everyone headed over to the pool and this year’s results mirrored last year, with Ross House again crowned champions on the day with a huge 377-point win. James House won the House Spirit Shield, displaying excellent team spirit. The Plains Producer 50m Freestyle Handicap Race was won by Year 8 student Logan Shepherd in a photo finish.

Well done to all House Captains for their hard work in filling events, encouraging their team members to participate and having house areas decorated with plenty of colour and house pride. It was great to see students of all abilities participate in races and novelty events to win points for their House as well as parents and ex-students swimming to compete in the House Relay. It was also fantastic to see many parents, caregivers, families and community members in attendance on the day to support our students.

There were also a number of new records set on the day. Congratulations to the following students:

I would like to acknowledge the help and efforts of my colleagues who supported me with the set-up, pack-up and official duties of the carnival which contributed to the day being a success.

Results:

Age Group Winners

 House Spirit Shield:

Championship Shield: 

Lower North Zone Interschool Swimming Carnival

On Monday the 17^th of February, 30 of our best swimmers travelled to The Valley Lifestyle Centre Swimming Pool, at Clare to compete in the Lower North Zone Interschool Swimming Carnival. Schools in the Lower North Zone that we competed against on the day were Clare High School, St Joseph’s School Clare, Riverton and District High School, Kapunda High School and a combined Burra Community School and Eudunda Area School.

All swimmers did an exceptional job representing our school. Congratulations to Hamish Wildbore who was Runner-Up Age Group Champion in the 16 & Under Boys and to Lucy Pym who was Age Group Champion in the 19 & Under Girls. In the overall results, the boys and girls placed second allowing our school to finish second in the overall Championship Shield.

Thank you to all the parents and family members that were in attendance supporting the team and helping out with time keeping. Thanks to Ash Parsons, Derek Friedrichs and Josh Jenner for their support and work on the day organizing students and in official duties. 

Good luck to the following students who have been selected to compete in the School Sport SA Individual Swimming Champs which will be held Thursday Week 5, 27th February at SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Marion.

• Zander Shepherd
• Chase McCracken
• Logan Shepherd
• Camden White
• Tahlia Zerk

We now turn our attention to our annual Athletics Carnival which will be held on Friday the 7^th of March (Week 6). Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more updates.

Caitlin Hanson

Sports Co-Ordinator