Speed, strength, and spirit at Athletics Day and House Relays

The Girls’ School Athletics Day’s in Term 4 saw students from across all year levels showcase their athletic abilities and school spirit in two action-packed events. The Year 0-2 students had their moment on the Top Field, enjoying a day filled with energy and excitement, while the older girls headed to Lloyd Elsmore Park for their competition.

The younger students rotated around the field with their sprints, sack races, and throws, each bringing their enthusiasm and determination to every event. It was a day where participation shone as brightly as any podium finish. In the end, the Hamilton girls prevailed to win the Junior Athletics House Competition.

The Senior competitions saw standout performances from several students, but what made this year particularly special were the records smashed on the track and field. Crisanalei Fabricius set an incredible 1.45m in the High Jump and ran the 200m in a blazing 27.33 seconds. Eve Van Aalst soared to 4.75m in the Long Jump, and Tamia Tavita-Falesiu threw 8.52m in the Shot Put, proving that the bar for excellence continues to rise. In the House competition, Chalmers topped the field and won the Senior Athletics Competition.

Year 0 Champions: 1st Willow Swan, 2nd Athena Stirling, 3rd Selena Li
Year 1 Champions: 1st Anna Tagi, 2nd Summer Rowe, 3rd Eliza Campbell
Year 2 Champions: 1st Angie Nong, 2nd Evelyn Zhu, 3rd Selene Xue
Year 3 Champions: 1st Cynthia Zhang, 2nd Victoria Kirwan, 3rd Lola Seton
Year 4 Champions: 1st Alice Swan, 2nd Harriet Perry, 3rd Olivia Boyd
Year 5 Champions: 1st Evie Reynolds, 2nd Emilie Gallaugher, 3rd Ashley Wang
Year 6 Champions: 1st Christine Cooney, 2nd Nora Webb, 3rd Isla Ryan
Year 7 Champions: 1st Crisanalei Fabricius, 2nd Layla Tuala-Glassie, 3rd Tamia Tavita-Falesiu
Year 8 Champions: 1st Eve Van Aalst, 2nd Pixie Edwards, 3rd Rosalie Pollyn

The following week, the fastest girls kept the gas on for the House Relays. Teams from each house and every year group raced against their peers for coveted House points. In the end, Chalmers came out victorious, only beaten by the staff relay at the very end!

Congratulations to all participants for their sportsmanship, determination, and effort that made this year’s athletics events unforgettable.