St Clare’s Swimming Carnival 2023

It was a sensational return to a full school Swimming event.  Hot conditions greeted the students, making for a high participation rate as students sought to ‘cool off’ and earn a point for their house.  Congratulations to Kendall on claiming the overall title!  A combination of highly competitive swims from nominated swimmers and significant participation rates from others was clearly the recipe for success.

As always, the carnival extended beyond a regular sporting event with a range of participation activities that added to the fun atmosphere of the day.  It was also great to see the house chants to conclude the day.  Year 11 Sports Captains were exemplary in their leadership of the students in their house to encourage each member of their house to participate in the swimming, singing, dancing and overall participation to ensure that students and staff were able to enjoy the day.  This leadership, in creating a house culture, is what continues to make our carnival unique.

A huge thank you must also be extended to the Taree Torpedoes for assisting with their resources and time.  Thanks also to the YMCA for presenting a wonderful facility.  We certainly must thank the hard-working staff of St Clare’s for ensuring that the day runs smoothly whether that be through starting, timekeeping, marshalling, catering, supervising and everything in between.

We were very grateful to be able to welcome parent/carers and families in a full capacity back to the event this year.  A significant sense of community on the day is created by the support of parents/carers and families.  It is great to be able to welcome new families each year and, for those who continue to support the event, we extend a big thank you.

Please check out the following details on House Standings, Age Champions, and Record Breakers.

House Standings

1 Kendall – 900 points
2 Paterson – 718 points
3 Gordon – 664 points
4 Lawson – 647 points

Age Champions

12 Years
Boys – Ashley Allan
Girls – Adele Whitehouse-Miotto

13 Years
Boys – Mac Randall
Girls – Jaylah Koenig

14 Years
Boys – Denver Purdon
Girls – Sophie Scislo

15 Years
Boys – William Gibson
Girls – Elise Zammit

16 Years
Boys – Dylan Kinkade
Girls – Gemma Eady-Muxlow

17+ Years
Boys – William Gregory
Girls – Amy Rowell

Record Breakers

Adele Whitehouse-Miotto – 12G - Lawson
12G 200m Freestyle – 3:09.66
12G 100m Freestyle – 1:29.87
12G 50m Butterfly – 57.79

Jaylah Koenig – 13G - Lawson
13G 200m Freestyle – 3:29.57

Amy Rowell – 17+G - Paterson
17+G 200m Freestyle – 3:03.91

Sophie Scislo – 14G – Paterson
14G 50m Backstroke – 31.56
14G 100m Freestyle – 1:07.21
14G 50m Butterfly – 32.38

Ashley Allan – 12B – Lawson
12B 100m Freestyle – 1:30.21

Charlie Gibson – 13B - Kendall
13B 100m Freestyle – 1:21.89

Elise Zammit – 15G - Kendall
15G 100m Freestyle – 1:27.42

William Gibson – 15B - Kendall
15B 100m Freestyle – 1:10.58

Luke Rowe
School & Representative Sports Coordinator

Diocesan Swimming Championship 2023

The Diocesan Swimming Championship was held on Tuesday, 7 March at The Forum Aquatic Centre in the picturesque grounds of The University of Newcastle.

All students attending displayed effort and a willingness to compete and do their best in each event in which they participated.  It was pleasing to see the students willing to put their hand up to compete on the day.  Thank you to all the parents that attended to support the St Clare’s students and thank you to the Mrs Dunn and Mr Koenig for their assistance at the event.  There were several placegetters on the day.  When student results are finalised and sent out to schools, a summary of these will be printed in an upcoming Newsletter.

The St Clare’s swim team on the day consisted of the following students:

Ashley Allan, Piper Bamford, Yasmin Cassidy, Charlotte Cooper, Gemma Eady-Muxlow, Finlay Elmer, Sandzia Gates, William Gibson, Charlie Gibson, Lee Hinchliffe, Tara Isbel, Dylan Kinkade, Jaylah Koenig, Grace Randall, Mac Randall, Rufus Rowe, Amy Rowell, Benjamin Scarlett, Sophie Scislo, Callum Sheridan, Samuel Stephens, Blake Stewart and Adele Whitehouse-Miotto.

Luke Rowe
School & Representative Sports Coordinator

Diocesan Touch

On Thursday, 2 March, seven St Clare’s students travelled to Maitland to trial for the Under 15’s Diocesan team.  They all played very well in hot conditions.  Four of our students were successful in being selected for the diocesan team – Rory Clarke, Hayden Robertson, Sara Harris and Marley Brown.  We wish them the best of luck when they compete at the NSWCCC Touch Football Selections in Wagga Wagga on 3 and 4 April. 

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Sara Harris, Marley Brown, Taylor Brown, Logan Clarke, Rory Clarke, Hayden Robertson & Lachlan Polson

Jane Polson
Science Leader of Learning