Last month, 26 students from Years 4 to 6 represented our School at the North Adelaide SAPSASA District Athletics Competition at Santos Stadium.
After some light morning rain, the sun came out to provide beautiful conditions for a fantastic day of competition. Our students competed with enthusiasm and determination, while demonstrating excellent sportsmanship, respect and support for their teammates.
There were many outstanding individual performances throughout the day:
- 10 Year Old Boys: Isaac Sims placed 1st in the 800m and 1500m; Maverick Grantham placed 1st in discus; Henry Sims finished 2nd in the 800m; and Henry Cluse placed 3rd in shot put.
- 11 Year Old Boys: Abe Tembel finished 1st in the 800m and 1500m; Sean Cheng finished 2nd in the 800m; Soitori Natsias placed 3rd in discus; Stirling Lands placed 3rd in high jump; and Ollie Watson placed 3rd in long jump.
- 12 Year Old Boys: Doug Cundy finished 1st in the 1500m and 2nd in the 200m, while Jonathan Jiao won the 100m in an impressive time of just over 13 seconds.
A major highlight was watching our 10 Years and 12 Years relay teams dominate their races. Both teams demonstrated exceptionally clean baton changes and outstanding teamwork to secure well-deserved victories.
Following the district competition, seven students were selected to represent the North Adelaide District at the State Athletics Championships, which were held in early September. Congratulations to:
- Eddie Bishop – 12 Year Old Boys Relay Team
- Jonathan Jiao – 12 Years Old Boys Relay Team and 100m
- Doug Cundy – 12 Years Old Boys1500m
- Abe Tembel – 11 Years Boys 1500m and 800m
- Isaac Sims – 10 Years Boys 1500m
- Henry Sims – 10 Years Boys 800m
- Maverick Grantham – 10 Years Boys Discus
A huge congratulations to all 26 students who represented our School so proudly. Your effort, sportsmanship and teamwork made us extremely proud. We also congratulate our seven selected athletes on their achievements at the State Athletics Championships and thank them for representing our School and district so proudly.
Mr Michael Roberts
Health/Physical Education Teacher – Junior School
