Term 1 Summer Sport is well underway for sports in IGSSA (Independent Girls School Sport Association) and SA Catholic Schools Competitions, and the girls have settled into their teams well with some strong performances. A reminder that all training and match information is available via Clipboard.

Uniform Reminder

A friendly reminder that each sport has its own specific uniform requirements; these are detailed in the Sport Handbook on SEQTA Engage. The Uniform Shop is where you can try on and order your sport uniforms and the opening hours are below.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours During Term:

• Monday: 8.00am to 9.00am
• Tuesday: 8.00am to 9.00am and 3.00pm to 4.30pm
• Wednesday: 3.00pm to 6.00pm
• Thursday: 8.00am to 9.00am
• Friday: Closed.

Middle and Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival

The carnival was once again held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC) pool on Thursday 22 February. Girls enthusiastically cheered and participated in both formal stroke races and fun novelty events, including an exciting new Boogie Board Relay.

A very pleasing increase in entries, resulting in an increase in the number of events, prompted the decision to complete the presentations at a special assembly the following morning.

Competition between the Houses was keen, and congratulations go to Antholiza who won the Caulfield Shield, which was accepted by House Captains, Sasha Hardin and Rose Newman (Year 12).

Congratulations to all students who participated in the events and those who acted as student officials. Every swimmer and official contributed to their total House points.

There were many outstanding performances and one new record created.

Thanks to the parents who attended to support the girls.

An event of this magnitude does not happen without the assistance of many people. The Sport Department wish to acknowledge the following people for their valuable contribution:

• Ms Emma Jolly (2022), Ms Mollie Rowntree (2023), Ms Nicola Petrucco (2019) and Ms Judy Thurgood, who completed much of the administration before the event and then took on official roles on the day
• Form teachers and Heads of House, who managed nominations and, with teaching staff, also acted as officials
• Ms Charlie Bower (2023) and Mr Josh Dunstan, who acted as officials.

Results

Year Level Champions

• Crompton Cup – Year 7: Ivy Dowd
• McFarlane Cup – Year 8: Sophie Monk
• Anderson Cup – Year 9: Poppy Ritchie
• O’Donnell Cup – Year 10: Isabella Beaumont
• Brian Magarey Cup – Year 11: Holly Munro
• Margaret Doman Cup – Year 12: Arabella Bahr

• Kathy Gill Trophy – Open 100m Freestyle: Isabella Beaumont (Year 10)
• Eileen Hardy Cup – Fastest Breaststroke: Charlise Green (Year 10)
• Alexandra Williams Cup – Fastest Backstroke: Isabella Beaumont (Year 10)
• Georgina Clarnette Cup – Fastest Butterfly: Isabella Beaumont (Year 10)
• Amanda and Leonie Packer Trophy – Fastest Medley Relay: Amaryllis Senior A Team
• Debbie Clarke Trophy – Year 12 Freestyle Relay: Carob
• Boarders versus Day girls Relay: Day girls

Caulfield Shield – Overall Winning House

1. Antholiza
2. Cedar
3. Carob
4. Amaryllis
5. Sparaxis

The Year 10 Amaryllis Freestyle relay team broke the 2001 record by five seconds, creating a new time of 2:05.86.

SSSSA Interschool Swimming Carnival

Following the House Carnival, on Monday 26 February, a Wilderness representative team headed to the SAALC again to contest the A Grade Secondary School Sport SA Swimming Championships, the highest level of competition.

Wilderness placed fourth out of ten schools in a very credible performance.

Many outstanding performances were recorded, with several Standard of Excellence (SOE) awards given out. Special mention must go to Isabella Beaumont (Year 10, four SOE awards), Charlise Green (Year 10, four SOE awards), Asta Mickan (Year 10, three SOE awards), Rose Franze (Year 10, three SOE awards) and Holly Munro (Year 11, two SOE awards) for their consistently high standard. Grace Munro, Zoe Koerber and Lucy Beaumont (Year 11) also received one SOE award each.

Congratulations to all girls who competed on the night; every swimmer made a valuable contribution towards the final points.

A special thanks to all the parents who attended and to those who readily volunteered to assist with transport.

Valuable support was also provided by Dr Rhiannon Giles and Ms Annabel Manifold (2022).

Winter Sport (Term 2 & Term 3 Nominations)

Winter sports for Terms 2 and 3 are currently open for nomination via Clipboard, these will stay open until Sunday 17 March. Places in sports are limited so please ensure you nominate to secure your spot. More information regarding winter sports will be distributed once nominations are finalised. If you are having trouble with your login credentials for Clipboard, please contact The Hive.

Director of Sport and Recreation Appointment

We are pleased to welcome Mr Jonathon Koutsikas to our staff team as Director of Sport and Recreation. Jonathon comes to us from Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School in Strathalbyn. He brings with him experience as a specialist Physical Education teacher and Sports Coordinator, roles in which he has developed and delivered high quality programs to support and encourage youth participation in sport.

As the current SAPSASA Southern Fleurieu District Convenor, he has liaised with teachers, SAPSASA representatives, staff and parents to promote engagement and collaboration. He has also organised and run school sport events for many schools within the Southern Fleurieu region and provided pathways for students to take the next step to state teams.

His breadth of experience and passion for both sport and exceptional student learning will be an asset to our team.

Welcome Jonathon!