22 May 2025
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 enthusiasm high and the sun shining, all boys from Prep to Year 6 took to the track, eager to represent their House and embrace the joy of running.
The event offered a scenic yet challenging course around the stunning Junior School grounds, with older students venturing beyond the oval to tackle the hills of the Secret Garden and the expansive flats of Palm House, the Avenues, and Girdlestone Oval.
The Years 3 to 6 boys set the tone early, with competitors in the older age groups braving a demanding 3km course. There were plenty of smiles, some grit and determination, and a strong sense of friendly rivalry as the boys vied for valuable House points.
Congratulations to the following students who placed in the top three for their respective age groups:
Born 2012/2013
• 1st: Samuel Wells (Stokes-Ware)
• 2nd: Jonathan Bass (Clayton-Dyer)
• 3rd: Angas Steel (Clayton-Dyer)
Born 2014
• 1st: Henry Bendyk (Alliston-Jones)
• 2nd: Angus Freney (Alliston-Jones)
• 3rd: Aidan Lush (Stokes-Ware)
Born 2015
• 1st: Abraham Tembel (Clayton-Dyer)
• 2nd: Sean Cheng (Stokes-Ware)
• 3rd: Charlie Albanese (Alliston-Jones)
Born 2016/2017
• 1st: Isaac Sims (Alliston-Jones)
• 2nd: Henry Sims (Alliston-Jones)
• 3rd: Felix Junin (Clayton-Dyer)
Following recess, the youngest students from Prep to Year 2 took to the 600m course under a warm sun and with a chorus of cheers from the crowd. Proud parents lined the route, cheering on the boys as they sprinted to the finish with beaming smiles and proud hearts.
The Annual House Cross Country continues to be a celebration of community, effort, and school spirit — another perfect day in the life of the SPSC Junior School.
Kevin McCormack
Head of Junior School Sport
