Message from the Sports Coordinator
Mrs Monica Khattar
Despite a few setbacks, such as the weather, train strikes, last-minute changes, and even a broken drum. It was wonderful to see how our school community came together for our inaugural Swimming Carnival. I am sure all staff members agree that this year’s swimming carnival was a true celebration of House spirit. The energy at the swimming carnival was contagious.
I would like to extend my gratitude to the House leaders, patrons and everyone who helped make this event such a success.
The College Swimming Carnival was a huge success, with Cusack captained by William Finanne, being crowned Marist College Eastwood House Champions.
Congratulations to the age champions on the day:
| Age | Runner-up | Champion |
| U/12s | Eli Malek – Leopold | Jean Lim – Maloney |
| U/13s | Leeland Chanlinfat – Cusack | Matthew Yoon – Cusack |
| U/14s | Jayden Huang – Maloney | Ben Kennedy – Maloney |
| U/15s | Bryon Huynh – Cusack | Aiden Yang – Leopold |
| U/16s | Eric Kwon – Elliott | Oliver Huang – Maloney |
| U/17s | Thayne Bris – Cusack | Calen Yau – Cusack |
| Opens | Ryan Nafranowicz – Elliott | Etienne Zifferey – Cusack |
In its ninth year, our most prestigious and exciting race of the carnival, the Eastwood Gift, continues to captivate. This race features the fastest swimmer in each age group from the U/12s to U/18s, along with the next two fastest 50m freestyle swimmers of the day, competing in a handicapped race based on their 50m freestyle heat times. This year’s Eastwood Gift winner is Thayne Bris and Eastwood’s Champion Swimmer is no other than Caleb Yau from Cusack House.
The Sydney Championships, the pinnacle event in our association, saw our Marist College Eastwood shine. As the night drew a close, Matthew Yoon was crowned the U13s Age Champion. The College’s All Age Relay Team also qualified for the next level , with the most impressive swim of the night coming from our 6x50m All Age Relay team, who dominated to take home the second medal. Team members Oliver Huang, Benjamin Kennedy , Matthew Yoon, Jean Lim, Aiden Yang and Etienne Zufferey have progressed to the NSWCCC Swimming Championships and will representing NSWCCC team in May 2025 at the All Schools Swimming Championships.
Congratulations to all our swimmers for their outstanding performances!