House Cross-Country Carnival 2025

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Last Friday the 1^st of August saw students from Years 3-6 take to the track for the 2025 House Cross Country Carnival. It was House against House in a thrilling day of long-distance running. Students from Years 3 & 4 competed in the 1.2 km (3.5 laps) race, while Year 5-6 competed in the 1.6 km (4.5 laps) event.

Throughout Term 2, students had shown fantastic commitment, training hard during PE lessons and lunchtime sessions to prepare for this big day. Some classes and individual students had been training up to 5-7 times a week in preparation. Their efforts, determination, and teamwork have set the stage for a fun and memorable event.

Cross Country Highlights – A Day of Champions!

What a fantastic start to the day with our Year 6 students setting the tone! Congratulations to Mubashir A and Louis PC who claimed Runner-Up and Overall Champion respectively. A special mention to our Year 6 girls who showed great spirit, despite reduced numbers following the unfortunate withdrawal of last year’s champion Heidi G—we wish her a speedy return!

One of the standout performances of the day came from Joanie S, who will represent WA at the National Cross Country Championships later this year. She set a blistering pace that left the rest of the field trailing. Not far behind was the ever-consistent Neve V, who pushed hard to claim second place in a competitive race.

In the Year 5 boys' event, Lachie B dominated from the outset, taking home the Overall Champion title with a commanding win. The battle for second was one for the photo albums—a true Olympic-style finish between Cameron D and Lachy M, with Lachy just edging ahead by a hair’s breadth.

On the girls’ side, track rivals and long-time friends Raine F and Matilda B put on a show to remember, with Raine taking the honours in a tight finish.

The Year 4 boys' race saw Zachary WM set a pace few could match. Benjamin P chased valiantly but had to settle for the runner-up spot after a strong effort. Meanwhile, the Year 4 girls—our most consistent training group—boasted a fiercely competitive field. Elke G and Lara W proved to be a few steps ahead of the pack, running with speed and determination.

Speedsters Adam TS and Koby S lit up the track for the Year 3 boys, while in the girls’ event, Beatrice B followed in her sister Matilda's footsteps by claiming the Overall Champion title. Vian D showed grit and fight to earn the Runner-Up position in a well-contested race.

A huge congratulations to Forrest, who claimed the top spot at this year’s carnival with a strong and consistent performance across the board! Canning were hot on their heels, securing second place in a tight finish. Stirling and Challenger put in fantastic efforts of their own, rounding out the leaderboard with determination and house pride.

Well done to all our competitors for their grit, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm throughout the day. A big thank you to our dedicated staff who went the extra mile, running additional training sessions and cheering from the sidelines. And of course, a heartfelt thank you to the parents and families who came along to support – your presence made this special day even more memorable!