Athletics Carnival 2023

In perfect weather the atmosphere was electric at Bendigo Regional Athletics Complex, with students keen to be involved in some fun competition for the annual Athletics Carnival on Monday 3 April.

Each event was open for all to try and the emphasis was on participation. Most students had a go at one or more events, whether it be a new experience of participating in a jump or throw or simply challenging themselves to do their best in a running race. Alongside the competition, trackside everyone was having a whole lot of fun with their friends out of the classroom. The encouragement of each other was clear and a highlight of the day.

Congratulations to everyone that participated – your attendance and enthusiasm was brilliant.

As always, it was a busy day and a challenge to be finished in the limited time; with only minutes to spare we were able to announce the overall results as well as the Year Level Champions.

Well done Champagnat, the overall Champion House. Congratulations also to the Year Level Champion award winners. All these students displayed great sportsmanship and were actively involved in most of the events on the day. Well done and congratulations everyone.

YEAR LEVEL CHAMPIONS

• Year 7 Girls: Nick Hietbrink (McAuley)
• Year 7 Boys: Imogen Brown (McAuley)
• Year 8 Girls: Grace Mulqueen (Backhaus)
• Year 8 Boys: Griffin O’Shea (Backhaus) & Charlie Harrop (Vincent)
• Year 9 Girls: Evie Nuttall (MacKillop)
• Year 9 Boys: Charlie Bannan (Backhaus)

RECORD BREAKERS

Congratulations to our record breakers for the day:

• Grace Mulqueen: Year 8 Girls 800m (2:34:03)
• Charlie Bannan: Year 9 Boys 800m (2:11:86)
• Eliza Evans: Year 8 Girls Discus (27.06m)

YEAR LEVEL RESULTS

Year 7

1. Champagnat
2. McAuley
3. Jaara
4. Backhaus
5. MacKillop
6. Vincent

Year 8                

1. Backhaus
2. Jaara
3. Vincent
4. Champagnat
5. MacKillop
6. McAuley

Year 9

1. Vincent
2. MacKillop
3. Jaara
4. Backhaus
5. Champagnat
6. McAuley

OVERALL RESULTS

1. Champagnat
2. Jaara
3. Backhaus
4. Vincent
5. McAuley
6. MacKillop

Thank you to all the staff for their work on the day, as well as the senior Vocational Education & Training (VET) Sport and Recreation students who ran events throughout the day and assisted with everything that contributes to the smooth running of a huge sports day!

Congratulations and thank you everyone.

Mrs Maree Pearce & Mrs Holly Speed, Activities Coordinators

Champagnat - Overall Winners