Thursday 22 May saw the running of the Penquite Inter-House Cross Country held at Scotch Oakburn Park in ideal running conditions. With the course relocated back to Lecompte Oval this year, it made for a more centralised viewing point for House groups and supporting students of all year levels. The highlight of the afternoon was seeing all students test themselves across the three challenging courses.
We had some standout performances on the day which are listed below, but even more importantly, it was great to see many students grasp the opportunity, giving their all, in support of their house and leaving the Park knowing they put forward their best performance.
It was great to see some parents coming along to support the students as well as a few staff having a run out on course.
| Age group | Age Champion | Runner Up |
| Year 6 Boys | Hamish Woolley | Zeke Yang-Sun |
| Year 6 Girls | Isla Powell-Dean | Lucy Kershaw |
| U13 Girls | Alice Hyde | Gweyneth McLoughlin |
| U13 Boys | Rupert Rogers | Finlay Lovell |
| U14 Girls | Sarah Horsman | Audrey Green |
| U14 Boys | Joshua Mau | Jakai Wescombe |
| U15 Girls | Olive Kwan | Olive Saxton |
| U15 Boys | Flynn McLoughlin | Taylor Heazlewood |
| U16 Girls | Zahli Wescombe | Chloe Horsman |
| U16 Boys | Ben Berlese | Seton Brock |
| Open Girls | Sophie Marshall | Chaeli Barron |
| Open Boys | William Nicholls | Hugh Talbot |
The age group placings and House points are on the Cross-Country Dash page as well as the times for the top 10 competitors for each age group.
Thanks to all the staff for helping on the day, the House Heads for their support as well as all the students that gave their all out on the course on a great afternoon of competition.
A large selection of students will now turn their attention to the Secondary All Schools Cross Country Championship at Symmons Plains, where last year the team took home all three NSATIS shields and many age groups medals at the Championships. This event will be held on Thursday 12 June and a letter has been sent out to all students involved. We wish these students all the best for this competition.
Ali Foot
Head of Sport
