Head of The River – Rowing Update

On the weekend the MLC School Rowing squad travelled out to Penrith to compete in the annual Head of the River regatta taking place at SIRC (Sydney International Regatta Centre). The whole squad was faced with scorching heat with the temperature reaching around 30 degrees. However, considering the brutal conditions everyone tried their hardest and put in everything they had into the races. Everyone should be super proud of themselves. With the squad racing in both 1000m and 2000m races we gave the other crews some tough competition.

I cannot express how proud I am of the whole squad and how much effort everyone has put in. The amount of cheering you could hear from the shore during the races from the MLC School parents, students and staff was unreal. All the squad encouraging and supporting each other made the entire experience absolutely incredible.

– Francesca Morrison
Rowing Captain 2023

It was a super hot day on Saturday 18 March at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith. Our rowers were ready for their events at the annual Schoolgirls’ Head of the River.

The girls and parents were fantastic in supporting each other and running along the banks cheering each of the crews on.

Congratulations to Francesca Morrison (Year 12) and Tessa Tomkins (Year 12) on the bronze medal in the Schoolgirl Double. A great way to finish their final year of rowing with MLC School.

Congratulations also to Luella Farah (Year 8) and Eleanor Longcroft (Year 8) on their bronze medal in the Schoolgirl Year 8 double scull.

Thank you to Rob Glendenning and his team of coaches for getting the crews ready for the regatta!

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport