Kalinda Sports News 

Cross Country Tuesday 29 March

Congratulations

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Kalinda House Cross Country. 

Running a long-distance race is challenging, and we were so proud of everyone's efforts and determination to push themselves to their absolute best. 

Completing the race is an achievement in itself, regardless of what place you finish – so well done to everyone involved. 

The Foundation students kicked off the day, racing first. They ran two laps of the oval and were assisted by their amazing Grade 5 buddies, who formed a human circle around the oval cheering them on as they completed their first-ever cross country. 

Following on from here, the other grades and year groups completed their cross country around the 1km course. The Grade 1 & 2 students completed 1 lap of the course, the 9/10-year-olds completed 2 laps of the course, and the 11-year-olds and 12/13-year-olds completed 3 laps of the course.

All students ran exceptionally well, and it was fantastic to see such great team spirit where students were supporting and encouraging one another. 

On the day students were awarded house points for completing their race, and additional house points were awarded to those who finished in the top 12. 

1st Place – McCubbin House on 7490 points

2nd place – Chisholm House on 6450 points

3rd place – Parkes House on 5600 points

4th place – Melba House on 4240 points

Well done to all the house team, and a massive congratulations to those in McCubbin House, winning the Kalinda Cross Country for the second consecutive year.  

A special congratulations to those students who finished in the top 12. The students who finished in the top 10 for the following age groups; 9/10-year-olds, 11-year-olds and 12 & 13-year-olds will be invited to compete at the next level of competition - district, and 11th and 12th place will be listed as emergencies. Further information regarding this will be sent out at the start of term 2. 

We wish these students all the best with their preparations in the lead-up to this day. 

Thank you to all the staff for your help and support, and thank you to all the parents and grandparents who volunteered to assist. Thank you for guiding the students in the right direction and providing them with lots of encouragement. 

These days cannot run successfully without the help of the Kalinda community, so again thank you for your time!

Kind Regards, 

Jessica Oakley

Physical Education Teacher 

Kalinda Primary School