29 May 2026
On a glorious late autumn morning, the St Peter’s College Junior School community gathered on Girdlestone Oval for the much-anticipated annual House Cross Country event. With clear skies, enthusiastic House spirit, and plenty of energy, boys from Prep to Year 6 embraced the challenge of the course and the opportunity to proudly represent their Houses.
The event showcased the very best of Junior School participation, perseverance and sportsmanship. Boys competed across a scenic yet demanding course that wound through the stunning Junior School grounds. While our younger students tackled shorter distances around Palm House and Girdlestone ovals, the older boys ventured further afield to conquer the hills of the Secret Garden and the expansive flats surrounding Burchnall Sports Centre the Avenues, and Girdlestone Ovals.
The Years 3 to 6 races set the tone early, with students taking on a challenging 3km course with determination and resilience. There were plenty of smiles, moments of grit and perseverance, and a strong sense of friendly rivalry as boys pushed themselves to earn valuable House points.
A highlight of the morning was witnessing the encouragement shown by boys towards one another, with students cheering on classmates and housemates right through to the finish line.
Events such as these continue to highlight the strong spirit of community and participation that exists within the Junior School.
Congratulations to the following students who placed in the top three for their respective age groups:
Born 2014
1st: Douglas Cundy (Stokes-Ware)
2nd: James Le (Brooks)
3rd: Henry Bendyk (Alliston Jones)
Born 2015
1st: Abraham Tembel (Clayton-Dyer)
2nd: Sean Cheng (Stokes-Ware)
3rd: Max Paradowski (Clayton-Dyer
Born 2016
1st: Henry Sims (Alliston Jones)
2nd: Oscar Feng (Alliston Jones)
3rd: Felix Junin (Clayton-Dyer)
Born 2017/18
1st: Reinhold Mayer (Brooks)
2nd: Elliott Ng (Stokes Ware)
3rd:Denzel Jaing (Clayton-Dyer)
Following recess, the youngest members of the Junior School community from Prep to Year 2 eagerly took to the 600m course under warm autumn sunshine and the enthusiastic encouragement of the crowd. Proud parents and staff lined the route, encouraging the boys every step of the way as they raced towards the finish line with determination, excitement and enormous smiles. Congratulations to the Year 6 student leaders who embodied school values by supporting the younger boys get around the challenging course.
The annual House Cross Country once again proved to be a wonderful celebration of participation, perseverance and House spirit — a memorable day that reflected the strong sense of community in the St Peter’s College Junior School.
Kevin McCormack
Head of Junior School Sport and SEA
