Congratulations: 11-year-old boy age champion Connor with runner-up Bobbie.
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Mathoura Public School students had an incredible day at their annual swimming carnival at the Mathoura Pool on Friday, February 16.
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The sun was shining and spirits were high as students nervously lined up, waiting for their first events.
The water splashed as students dived in, determined to reach the end first.
The sub-junior students were treated to a fun day, participating in various novelty events and across-the-pool races.
Some younger students showed off their skills, with five-, six- and seven-year-olds swimming a full lap of the 25m pool.
Impressive: Junior girl age champion Sophie with runner-up Zaria.
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The smiles and laughter made it clear the younger students were having a blast.
Sportsmanship was the day’s theme, and the children did not disappoint. It was encouraging to see so many students supporting and cheering for each other throughout the day and participating in many events.
A special award was presented to Bonnie, who received a ‘Certificate of Sportsmanship’ for being a brilliant role model to her peers.
Bonnie encouraged and supported all other competitors on the day and assisted with the novelty events.
Well done: 11-year-old girl age champion Khoa with runner-up Bindi.
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The students were excited to have a large crowd of spectating parents and grandparents cheering them on.
Moira was the winning house, accumulating 196 points, while Gulpa was close behind with 174.
Floating: Frankie Ward enjoyed the noodle race.
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The age champions were:
Junior girl champion: Sophie; runner-up: Zaria.
Junior boy champion: George; runner-up: Max.
11 years girl champion: Khoa; runner-up: Bindi.
11 years boy champion: Connor; runner-up: Bobbie.
Senior girl champion: Katelyn; runner-up: Bonnie.
Senior boy champion: Jonathon.
Congratulations to Jonathon, Bindi, Khoa, Sophie, Katelyn, Max and Zaria, who qualified to compete in the Deniliquin PSSA Swimming Carnival that was held in Hay on Friday, February 23.
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