Swimming Carnivals 2023
School carnivals are without a doubt one of the top highlights of the year. The House spirit, friendly rivalry, good sportsmanship, participation, and outstanding performances make for a brilliant day for all involved, girls, staff and parents alike.
The 2023 Senior School Swimming Carnival, at Sydney Olympic Park, was a day of high energy with terrific leadership on display by our House Captains and excellent engagement with girls from Years 7 to 11. The Utility Pool was buzzing with girls keen to maximise their participation points, in the hope of lifting the House Swimming trophy aloft at the conclusion of the Carnival. Meanwhile, in the Competition Pool, the girls were making history with nine new School records being set, demonstrating the depth of talent in our swimming program. Congratulations to the following girls on their outstanding achievements:
Alexandra, Year 7
12 years 50m Breaststroke, 41.14 seconds
Eriko, Year 7
12 years 50m Backstroke 36.28 seconds
12 years 50m Butterfly 32.89 seconds
12 years 50m Freestyle 31.24 seconds
Kira, Year 9
15 years 50m Backstroke 31.50 seconds
Alexandra, Year 9
Intermediate 100m Freestyle 57.61 seconds
15 years 50m Freestyle 26.44 seconds
15 years 50m Butterfly 29.35 seconds
Jackson House 4 x 50m Medley Relay 2:19.15 seconds
The high level of performance across each age group was brilliant to witness, making for some very exciting racing. Well done to our Individual Age Group Champions:
Junior – Chloe, Year 7
Intermediate – Alexandra, Year 9
Senior – Charlotte, Year 11
The overall point score was a hotly contested affair with the lead changing a few times throughout the day. On the back of some very exciting relays to finish the day, the top three overall were:
1st: Messiter
2nd: Hooke
3rd: Ralston
A full set of results is posted on the Senior School Swimming Portal page.
Fast forward one week, and it was time for the Junior School Swimming Carnival at Lane Cove Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Despite being a significantly smaller cohort, the energy amongst our younger athletes was infectious, and their smiles, good sportsmanship and enthusiasm to give anything a go so wonderful to witness.
Not to be outdone by their Senior School counterparts, the Junior School girls were making history of their own, with seven new records being set. Congratulations to the following girls:
Miranda, Year 4
10 years 50m Breaststroke 49.29 seconds
Sierra, Year 4
9 years 50m Freestyle 37.05 seconds
9 years and under 50m Breaststroke 51.35 seconds
Evangeline, Year 5
11 years 50m Butterfly 38.04 seconds
Jeana Jia Ran, Year 5
8–10 years 100m Freestyle 1:15.98 seconds
10 years 50m Freestyle 33.95 seconds
10 years and under 50m Butterfly 39.20 seconds
The depth of talent on display in the pool was so pleasing to see. Well done to our Individual Age Group Champions:
Junior – Jeana Jia Ran, Year 5
Senior – Anneliese, Year 6
Well done to all girls who represented their House with so much spirit, making for a very exciting day of Championship races and participation events. Congratulations to Hooke on winning the Junior School Swimming Carnival trophy for the highest point score:
1st: Hooke
2nd: Ralston
3rd: Hadley
A full set of results is posted on the Junior School Swimming Portal page.