Catherine McAuley  College Bendigo Athletics Carnival

The CMCB Annual Athletics Carnival was held at the Lar Birpa Athletics Track on Monday 24 March.

There was a great sense of anticipation as students and staff arrived at the track, with students keen to take part in events and contribute to their House Cup Points. With a point awarded each time a student competed, the encouragement to get involved and support one another was brilliant. This inspiration saw many students step outside their comfort zone as they tried new events and participated with enthusiasm all day long.

The St Mary’s students set the tone for the carnival, recording some strong performances on the track. They were also well represented in the field events, demonstrating skill and consistency across a range of disciplines. A real highlight of the day was watching several St Mary’s students run alongside Coolock students during the 1500m event, offering encouragement and support as they completed the race. This simple but powerful gesture reflected genuine leadership care and a strong sense of community between campuses and was a wonderful example of the values we aim to foster at CMCB.

Participation was however, the standout feature of the Carnival. The large number of competitors at each event was wonderful to see, with students giving their best and enjoying the opportunity to compete with the support and encouragement of staff. House spirit and College community were on show throughout the day, and the feedback received from venue staff was extremely positive and something we can all be very proud of.

Despite a brief shower of rain, the carnival ran to schedule with events completed on time, buses departing as planned, and results tallied and announced at the conclusion of a successful and enjoyable day.

RESULTS:

Individual Year Level Champions were also announced, with all recipients demonstrating strong sportsmanship and consistently high performances across multiple events throughout the day.

Age Champions

• Record Breakers
  Lyla Edwards – Yr 7 Girls 1500m – New Record 5.14.72 (old record 5.30.50 from 2007)

Year Level results:

Overall Results

1. McAuley
2. Djaara
3. MacKillop
4. Backhaus
5. Vincent
6. Champagnat

Congratulations to McAuley House who claimed the Overall Championship Trophy for the second year in a row.

Thank you to all staff members who contributed to the smooth running of the carnival by taking on key roles throughout the day. A special thank you also to our Senior VET Sport and Recreation students, who provided valuable support across each activity.

Well done to all students who participated. Your attendance, effort and enthusiasm contributed to a very successful House Athletics Carnival.