K – 6 PRIMARY CROSS COUNTRY AND FUN RUN REPORT
In outstanding running conditions, our K – 6 students assembled in the middle of the soccer grounds with their teachers, TA's and carnival officials ready for the annual Cross Country and Fun Run Day. A wash of blue, red and green hats, clothing, face paint and costumes assured all participants, supervising staff members and spectators that our students were ready to collect as many house points as possible! Congratulations to Bella Mc who took out the bonus points for the best Primary Fashions on the Field decked out in DUNCAN red from head to toe!
A new and improved starting and finishing line!
This year, there was a small ‘tweak’ to our starting procedure. We had for many years begun all our races at the “starting tree”. To support better vision of the starts and finishes for students, supervising DECYP adults, officials and spectators, only ONE line was used for the start and the finish of all races! Our students still included the “starting tree” in their courses as it was only 20m or so from the new starting line.
Our new starting location allowed for increased spectator viewing for our families and guests at the start and finish of all races. It provided increased opportunities for photos to be taken of family members as they started the race, during the race and as they crossed the line when receiving their place tags.
The new starting set-up supported the DECYP Safeguarding and duty-of-care protocols which requires separate and clearly defined spectator and student spaces during the event. Thank you to all our spectators who attended our carnival to watch their children and take advantage of the improved spectator seating area with better viewing and photo opportunities.
Our amazing Secondary Student carnival officials
At the conclusion of the morning Secondary cross country races and after a short break, a group of twenty five secondary students made their way to several locations to complete a range of roles and responsibilities to support the Primary cross country races. Ten students moved to their checkpoints around the school grounds and onto the school farm and another fifteen students moved to the warm-up area, timekeeping, judging and recording stations. What an amazing team of Secondary students!!! THANK YOU!
Within our PE curriculum, our K – 6 students had been preparing for their courses since Week 8 of Term 1 and up until the day before the carnival. All students had 3 – 4 familiarisation sessions around their courses. And of course, another year of looking out for Fabio – our famous school ram – as our classes made their way around the school farm sections.
Primary Support Runners, Dave and Craig – thank you all!
THANK YOU to the number of older Primary students who offered to run with younger K – 2 siblings or friends around the K – 2 courses…and this was AFTER they had run their own race! These amazing support runners demonstrated wonderful school spirit and connection, kindness to others and courage. A big thank you to Dave and Craig for supporting our carnival with cutting, mowing and clearing tracks on the farm and with setting up markers and furniture for our courses, marshalling and recording areas.
Grade Cross Country Champions
Congratulations to the following students who, due to placing 1st and 2nd in their races, are our Grade 3 – 6 Cross Country Champions and Runners Up.
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GRADE 3 GIRLS |
GRADE 3 BOYS |
GRADE 4 GIRLS |
GRADE 4 BOYS |
GRADE 5 GIRLS |
GRADE 5 BOYS |
GRADE 6 GIRLS |
GRADE 6 BOYS |
CHAMPION |
Rose P |
Kye S |
Jade J |
Jye F |
Macey G |
Tommy A |
Amaya A |
Hamish D |
RUNNER-UP |
Aria R |
Maverick B |
Indianna E |
Jack F.S |
Bella Mc |
Luka W |
Cobia B |
Ollie B |
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House Points
At the end of the final Primary race, all Secondary and Primary house points were added up. We congratulate DALMAIN house for a very strong effort this year to take out the overall points for the Champion Cross Country House for 2025.
PRIMARY HOUSE |
SECONDARY HOUSE |
FINAL HOUSE POINTS |
PLACE |
DALMAIN 538 points |
DALMAIN 422 points |
960 |
1st |
BLACKWOOD 546 points |
BLACKWOOD 286 points |
832 |
2nd |
DUNCAN 390 points |
Secondary DUNCAN 382 points |
772 |
3rd |
East North East (ENE) Cross Country
We wish all the best to our Grade 3 – 6 students who will participate at Winnaleah Tree Farm on Wednesday 21 May at the ENE Cross Country Carnival.
Please enjoy the following photos from our Cross Country Carnival on Tuesday 13 May.
SECONDARY CROSS CCOUNTRY REPORT
The day started with “fashions on the field” where our dressed-up students put their best foot forward to win the bonus 100 points on offer for their house teams. It was fantastic to start the day with so much enthusiasm and colour, and for all of our students to come together as a whole group to celebrate their House team. Congratulations to our best dressed winner for the secondary: Max G for securing the 50 points for his house team in a Dalmain coloured T-REX inflatable suit!!
The Grade 7 students kicked off the races and headed out on the school farm. Congratulations to Miller and Levi who won their respective events. First back in the Grade 8 events were Sienna and Jacob. The motivational music was pumping through the brand-new PA system and the Grade 9’s stepped up to the line. Congratulations Paige and Harley/Ping for their outstanding efforts to take out the win.
Lastly, to our Grade 10 students who were probably overjoyed that this was their last school cross country event EVER! Congratulations Isla and Jaxon, who both ran outstanding races.
A huge shout out to those students who came and participated to the best of their ability in this year’s cross country event. The courage and commitment to participate helps to build resilience and self -confidence and gains valuable points for you house teams.
Lastly, thank you to our wonderful staff and helpers. These events are only possible with the help of all staff. To Craig, who mowed the track through the farm, opened up all the gates and moved the stock. To Dave who worked to help set-up and pack-up after the event. And lastly to all our staff on checkpoints, walking the course, recording and supervising….we appreciate you, Thank you to all.
Wishing our team the very best of luck for Tuesday May 27 at the Inter-High Cross Country event at Kings Meadows.
GRADE |
CHAMPION |
RUNNER-UP |
7 GIRLS |
Miller B |
Ella G |
7 BOYS |
Levi W |
Bentley C.W |
8 GIRLS |
Sienna McG |
Claire W |
8 BOYS |
Jacob W |
Sam W |
9 GIRLS |
Paige W |
Annie H.M |
9 BOYS |
Harley H & Lowen L |
Bailey F |
10 GIRLS |
Isla De B |
Ruby H |
10 BOYS |
Jaxon H |
Wally F |