In Week 9, the Marist Regional College Athletics Carnival was held with fantastic weather and a great display of talent, participation, and House Spirit. It was wonderful to see many students involved in a range of events throughout the two days to gain points for their respective House. 

McAuley won the Athletics Carnival Shield finishing on 5856 points. While Chanel received the House Spirit Athletics Carnival Points which goes towards the House Spirit Shield at the end of the year. 

Congratulations to all the track and field champions/runners-up who were announced on the day and special mention to the following students who now hold records in the following track and field events: 

Track:
Girls U/13 400m – Zahli Wescombe (1.04.73)
Girls U/14 400m – Pirri Barnes (1.01.86)
Girls U/13 800m – Zahli Wescombe (2.25.37)
Girls U/13 1500m – Zahli Wescombe(5.02.36)
Girls U/14 1500m – Ashley Fehlberg (5.02.70)
Boys U/13 100m – Alex Liang (13.13)
Boys U/14 400m – Masimba Chindewere (56.55)
Boys U/14 800m – Masimba Chindewere (2.16.13)
Boys U/15 800m – Jobie Wescombe (2.10.88)

Field:
Open Girls Javelin – Charli Kay (32.08m)
U/16 Girls Shotput – Jennifer Fuller (11.60m)
U/14 Boys Long Jump – Masimba Chindewere (5.54m) 

 SATIS Sport Finals  

On Wednesday 13 April, the Boys & Girls 1sts Tennis Teams competed in the SATIS Finals held at the Burnie Tennis Club. With the boys playing Hutchins and the girls playing St Michael’s Collegiate. Results were Boys: Hutchins defeated Marist (4 rubbers to 2) and Girls: Collegiate defeated Marist (4 runners to 2). 

Congratulations to these students on representing the College in Tennis throughout the Term and in the SATIS Finals: 

  • Balin Russell  
  • Alexander Martin
  • Aayush Timalsina  
  • Fletcher Barnard 
  • Ethan Clemons  
  • Tully Parke 
  • Raina Zhao 
  • Britta Russell 
  • Lily Marshall  

The Girls SATIS Basketball Final will be played in the first week of Term 2 here at MRC against Guilford Young College. 

Mr Liam Viney 

Head of Sport