07 Mar 2016
Wellington Public School's Annual Swimming Carnival was held on Friday 19th February. The weather started off pleasant but well and truly heated up by lunch time. Despite the heat a great day was had by all and there were lots of children who entered the 50m and 17m races while others were happy participating in the novelty races.
A big, big thank you to all staff who were at the pool nice and early on Friday morning to help set up and especially those still there at the end of the day to help pack up the tents, Mrs Petrovic, Mrs K Wilson, Mrs Fitzsimmons and Mrs Styles. Thank you to Mr Bullock and Brad for setting up and returning the tents. Also a huge thank you to Mrs Eather who was outstanding on the microphone throughout the day and contributed to the smooth running of the carnival.
I would like to thank Mrs Penny Deshon for rallying parents to help time keep, the wonderful parents she managed to con and also to the staff who helped with this. A huge thank you to Wellington Amateur Swimming Club for the use of their tent and equipment. Your generous support means a lot to us. A massive thank you to Mrs Taylor for preparing the fruit cups for officials and also to her mother Mrs White for the delicious homemade biscuits, your support is valued.
Thank you to all of WPS staff who were fantastic in their roles. Also to the students of our wonderful school who were brilliantly behaved.
To our great House Captains and Vice-captains:
Evans Captains Mitchell Captains Oxley Captains Sturt Captains
Aisha Sullivan Jorja Beavis Gypsy Cox Jody Holmes
Charlie Edwards Blake Ryan Cecil Stanley Coran Blackhall
Evans Vice-Capt. Mitchell Vice-Capt. Oxley Vice-Capt. Sturt Vice-Capt.
Edwina Barton Charlotte Ryan Kelly Hodgkinson Jayleigh Elemes
Hew Jones Harry Pike Aaron Horan Taylor Stewart
You were great leaders and organised your houses well.
The overall house winner for the 2016 Swimming Carnival was Mitchell house with a total of 225 points, followed by Sturt with 152, closely followed by Evans with 132 and Oxley with 106. Entry points definitely make a big difference to the final score.
The 2016 Pedron Medal was awarded to Isaiah Hill and Jacob O'Brien for their participation in all events and their team spirit.
The 2016 Swimming Age Champions were as follows:
Junior Boy – Harry O'Donnell 11yrs Boy – Rusty Taylor Senior Boy – Patrick O'Donnell
Junior Girl – Samantha Thompson 11yrs Girl – Bronte Runciman Senior Girl – Emerson Humphries
Congratulations to all the ribbon receivers, the Pedron Medal winners, the Age Champions and Mitchell house on their success.