Athletics

Last Wednesday 18 October, we had four teams compete at the NSW Schools Challenge at Sydney Olympic Park. It was an exciting event where our teams competed across three age divisions. The team spirit was fantastic throughout the competition.

A field of 15 school teams lined up in the junior event. Our Junior A team set the tone from the start, establishing a dominant lead that they held throughout the competition and won by an impressive 28 points. Our Junior B team showed determination and fought hard in every event and finished 11th.

The intermediate category always delivers a tight competition, and this event was no exception. Three teams had an exciting back-and-forth, constantly changing the lead. Our girls hit the lead with two events remaining and displayed great composure to hold on for the win, with only 3.5 points separating first and second.

Our senior girls were up against strong competition. Despite being in the middle of the HSC, our Athletics Captains displayed great leadership and team spirit. Well done Gabriella Taylor (Year 12), Rhedyn Wong (Year 12) and Abigail Ballhausen (Year 12). All the girls were impressive and their persistence throughout their events, which paid off as they worked their way into second.

It was fantastic to come away with two gold and one silver. The three A teams secured automatic selection for National School Teams Challenge to be held in Perth in December.

Congratulations to all girls who competed.

Deb Walsham

Head Coach – Athletics