Last Friday, our students from Pre-Primary to Year 6 came together for an action-packed Faction Athletics Carnival.
The day started with a little uncertainty as rain threatened to dampen everyone’s spirits. Thankfully, the clouds cleared just as our students arrived, and we were treated to a lovely day.
The carnival began with all of the students looking very sharp for marching, before they competed across a range of events including running, throws and team games. Students showed fantastic determination, sportsmanship and enthusiasm, cheering on their teammates and giving their best in every event.
Competition was fierce, with some incredibly close races and outstanding performances throughout the day. The excitement continued right through to the final events as students proudly represented their factions and gave their all.
After a fantastic day of competition, the final results were:
🥇 Salvatorians – 1,053.5 points 🥈 MacKillop – 928 points 🥉 St Joseph’s – 835.5 points
In the marching, results where even closer than the track races we were watching, with only 2 points separating all three Factions. Salvatorians were victorious on 138 points, closely followed by Mackillop on 137 points and St Josephs on 136 points
Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding performances and achievements:
- Runner-Up Junior Girl: Chara-Lee G
- Champion Junior Girl: Abigail B
- Runner-Up Junior Boy: Oliver R
- Champion Junior Boy: Hunter C
- Runner-Up Intermediate Girl: Tessa O
- Champion Intermediate Girl: Stella S
- Runner-Up Intermediate Boy: Mason C
- Champion Intermediate Boy: Henry S
- Runner-Up Senior Girl: Tahlia G
- Champion Senior Girl: Ava W
- Runner-Up Senior Boy: Zeke G
- Champion Senior Boy: Logan S
A huge thank you goes to all of our wonderful parent volunteers who help make a day like this possible. From those who helped mark out the oval prior to the carnival, to those who braved the rain to assist with setting up, ran events throughout the day and stayed behind to help with packing everything away, and the P&F for catering, your time and support are very much appreciated.
Thank you also to Shire of Merredin for the support we received to run this event through their Annual Community Grant.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank all of our staff, who worked hard in the lead-up to the carnival to prepare and encourage our students, ensuring they were ready to participate, compete and enjoy the day.
Most importantly, it was wonderful to see our students encouraging one another, having fun, displaying excellent sportsmanship and proudly representing their factions.
Congratulations to everyone who participated — what a fantastic day of athletics, teamwork and faction spirit!
We wish all students representing St Mary’s at the interschool Athletics Carnival all the very best. Go Saints!!!