Life is better poolside!

The 2022 Summer Splash aquatics festival last weekend reminded us of summer fun. There were dives, splashes, personal bests, goals, cheering, singing and smiles all round while more than 10 schools competed in water polo, diving or swimming.

After two years of not being able to host the event, it was a blessing that we had good weather and a beautiful two days spent at the

prestigious St Mary’s aquatic centre.

What makes the Summer Splash so exciting is the bringing together of all three aquatics sports: water polo, diving and swimming. All the

athletes involved put on a superb display of their sporting talents. The swimming and diving competitions have combined junior and senior

teams ,allowing athletes from Grade 4 upwards to compete together.

In the water polo section, our U16 team placed 3^rd in a very exciting match where they beat St Stithians College 10-7 to take the bronze

position. Our invitational U15 team placed 6^th and showed great potential.

Our diving team placed 1^stwith a 14-point lead over St Stithians College, which placed 2^nd.

The swimming team swam well, taking 1^st place of the gala event with a total of 622 points.

The aquatic coaches and sports staff are extremely proud of the passion and pride that was shown throughout the 2022 Summer Splash aquatics festival.

Thank you to all the academic staff who helped out at the festival.

KELSEY THOMSON
HEAD OF AQUATICS