This years Secondary Swimming Carnival was a great success. There were some exceptional efforts from all participants throughout the day and the vibrant house colours and loud cheering made for an exciting atmosphere. All enjoyed the novelty races, fashion of the pool and the equally hilarious belly flop competition.

With all students dressed in team colours and cheering throughout the day, the rivalry was at an all time high. House war cries resounded regularly and it was Sinai who this year showed the most enthusiasm to win the spirit award.

Competition in the pool was extremely close across most age groups with some champions being decided by as few as three points. Students swam in either the A or B division races according to their previous nominations and trials.  It was a fantastic spectacle to see the regular close finishes. Sinai gained an early lead on the points’ tally however it was once again Ararat who emerged as well deserved house champions.

The standard of swimming continues to improve as this year 15 new records were set in some outstanding swims. Congratulations to all students who managed to qualify to swim at the district carnival. In particular our age champions and record breakers.

Thank you to all parents, teachers and house captains who helped make the day a success.

This year’s boys and girls swimming age champions and record breakers are as follows:

Age Champions	Name
12	Amity Roser
	Tate Doneathy
13	Sophie Trevan
	Beau Howard
14	Stephanie Ferris
	Daniel O’Farrell
15	Elise Ellwood
	Fion Richard-Williamson
16	Nichola Bates
	Connor Chapman
Opens	Andrea Little
	Flynn Mitchell

Matt Beattie, Head of Sport and HPE

Record Breakers	Age	Event
Amity Roser	12 yrs	200 IM
Beau Howard	13 yrs	200IM, 50m Free, Breast, Back, Butterfly
Sophie Trevan	13 yrs	50m Butterfly, Backstroke,
Daniel O’Farrell	14 yrs	50m Butterfly
Elise Ellwood	15 yrs	50m Butterfly
Connor Chapman	16 yrs	50m Butterfly
Thomas Thow	Open	50m Back
Andrea Little	Open	50m Free