The Cross Country event showcased some exceptional talent. Three Year 7s, Caitlin Bowen, Isla Lewis and Annika Silver, finished first, second and third in their division, while Bethan Chugg of Ashby was the first Year 8 to cross the line in sixth.

In the Years 9 to 10 competition, Kate Bukovsan (Year 10) of Oswald came first, followed by Rotherwood’s Lola Winter (Year 9) and Rowena’s Joanna Hore (Year 10).

Among the senior students, Lara Becroft (Year 11) of York took third place, while Connie Bai (Year 11) of Rowena secured second. The overall individual winner, with the best time across the School, was Imogen Woodger (Year 12) of Ashby, in an outstanding 14 minutes and 51 seconds.

Athletics events were just as thrilling, with two long-standing records shattered! Alice Frencham (Year 11) of York broke the Discus record from 2003 with a throw of 26.19metres. Yuxin Lin (Year 7) from Locksley also broke a record that has stood since 2002! Her throw of 17.51 metres surpassed the previous mark by just one centimetre.

Swimming saw incredible performances as well. Rhianna Chen (Year 10) broke the 50m Butterfly record by 0.9 seconds. The Year 11 Medley Relay team from York set a new record of 2 minutes and 44 seconds, breaking the previous record by just a single second!

Participating in a House event takes courage. Stepping onto a field or standing in front of peers, under the pressure to perform, is no easy feat. The determination and resilience shown by our students are commendable. Regardless of the outcome, every participant’s effort is a testament to their strength and spirit.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our PE, Maintenance, AV, Teaching, and Professional Staff. Their roles in setting up equipment, coordinating programs, assisting with registrations, supervising, marshalling, recording, timing, and providing medical support are crucial and greatly appreciated. Another special thanks also goes to our Student Representatives for their commitment and dedication.

Lastly, to all the students who participated and contributed to these events, your fair play, integrity, and passion were inspiring. Whether you were competing or cheering from the sidelines, you all helped create a memorable and supportive atmosphere. I look forward to the next installment of House activities in Semester 2.

Ms Katrina Benson
Head of House

“And in first place… Ashby!”

I jump up and down excitedly, cheering along with the Vice Captains. All our hard work had paid off; we had won the Athletics Carnival, and I
couldn’t be happier. I felt so proud of every single person in my House who had shown up on the day and participated.

Many Ashbians tried a new event, and we had many people step up to fill in when we were missing someone. These acts of bravery really contributed to our final score and overall victory.

A standout moment was when I was competing in an event and looked over to see new Year 7s leading chants, with many other students joining in even without the House Leaders making them. These students were all embodying ‘Bold not Embarrassed’ by chanting their heart out for the house, and the students who filled in with little knowledge of their event were also being super bold!

Overall, the Athletics Carnival was a great day no matter what, but winning the event was really the cherry on top. A big shoutout to our Athletics Representatives Zoe, Suchitha, Isabel, Ella, Emily and Amy who worked so hard leading up to the Athletics Carnival making sure it ran smoothly.

Cindy
Ashby House Captain