25 September 2025
In Week 6, twenty-six junior boys from SPSC had an exciting opportunity to showcase their athletic talents at the SA Athletics Stadium in Mile End. They took part in the annual SAPSASA Track and Field Athletics Carnival, representing our School with pride. After rigorous skill development and testing during Term 3 PE lessons, these dedicated students competed in traditional Olympic track and field events against other schools in the North Adelaide Region. Their aim? To qualify for the prestigious State Championship event later this term. We’re proud of their hard work and sportsmanship throughout the competition!
Led by Mr Roberts, Mrs Horne and Ms Rohde, SPSC placed second overall in the North Adelaide district—particularly impressive considering we were competing against co-ed schools who were able to earn points in both boys’ and girls’ events.
The following boys represented SPSC: Jack Albanese, James Champion, Isaac Chisholm, Isaac Hogan, Thomas Koch, Finn Murphy, Sam Wells, Sebastian Zarei, Henry Bendyk, Eddie Bishop, Liam Bulluss, Oliver Cox, Douglas Cundy, Flynn Daly, Christian Farah, Angus Freney, Owen Pham, Carter Scarsella, Banjo Skeer, Huey Williams, Charlie Albanese, Campbell Boerema, Sean Cheng, Max Paradowski, Abe Tembel, and Oliver Watson.
Athletics Carnival Results
Our students delivered outstanding performances across all age groups!
10-Year-Olds
Abe Tembel and Sean Cheng dominated the track, finishing 1st and 2nd respectively in both the 800m and 1500m.
The 100m relay team (Oliver Watson, Sean Cheng, Max Paradowski, Charlie Albanese) finished 2nd.
11-Year-Olds
Carter Scarsella placed 2nd in the 100m and 200m.
Henry Bendyk came 3rd in the 800m.
The 100m relay team (Carter Scarsella, Eddie Bishop, Henry Bendyk, Oliver Cox) placed 3rd.
12-Year-Olds
James Champion: 1st in the 100m and shot put, 2nd in discus.
Jack Albanese: 1st in the 200m, 2nd in the 100m and high jump.
Sam Wells: 1st in both the 800m and 1500m.
Isaac Hogan: 1st in high jump.
Thomas Koch: 1st in long jump.
The 100m relay team (James Champion, Jack Albanese, Isaac Hogan, Isaac Chisholm) finished 1st.
State Championship Selection
As a result, the following boys qualified to represent SPSC and North Adelaide at the State Track and Field Championship Carnival in Week 9:
Abe Tembel – 1st in 800m and 1500m
Sean Cheng – 4th in 800m
Carter Scarsella – 1st in 100m, 200m, and 100m relay
James Champion – 2nd in 100m and shot put, and 100m relay
Jack Albanese – 100m, 200m, and 100m relay
Sam Wells – 3rd in 800m and 1500m
Isaac Hogan – 2nd in high jump
Well done to all our athletes on a fantastic effort!
Kevin McCormack
Head of Sport and SEA
