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THS Athletics Carnival 2025 Recap
After a brief delay due to inclement weather, the much-anticipated THS Athletics Carnival was finally held on a sunny and vibrant Friday, 23rd May. Students arrived dressed in their House colours, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a healthy dose of competitive spirit to a full day of track and field events.
A special shoutout goes to the senior students, who embraced the “Aussie Icons” dress theme with flair and humour. Spectators were treated to the sight of Bananas in Pyjamas sprinting alongside Russell Coight, a jar of Vegemite, and the cast of Kath & Kim—an unforgettable display of school spirit.
The carnival kicked off with the boys’ 800m event while the girls tackled various field competitions. Despite time constraints shortening the final event, all scheduled competitions were completed with great success. The standard of athleticism on display was impressive, with many performances coming close to school records.
Two long-standing records were broken this year:
- April Van Dyk set a new record in the Under 12/13 Girls High Jump, clearing 1.45m and surpassing Sophie Cooper’s 2010 mark of 1.40m. April’s talent promises exciting performances in future carnivals.
- Toby Rolph broke the Under 15 Boys Discus record with a throw of 43.85m, topping the previous record of 41.64m held by Campbell Saccon.
A highlight of the day was the Jackson Clarke Memorial Sprint, honouring our 2024 School Captain and talented sprinter, Jackson Clarke. This handicapped 100m event features the fastest students from each year group, along with the next three fastest runners in each gender. With staggered starts, the race always delivers a thrilling finish—and this year was no exception. Congratulations to Elly Butler, who claimed the female title for the second year running, and Toby Rolph, who took out the male event.
Participation across all events was exceptional, with races and competitions fully attended and fiercely contested.
Michael Clarke, Toby Rolph, Elly Butler & Sue Clarke
Michael Clarke, Toby Rolph, Elly Butler & Sue Clarke
Congratulations to our Age Champions and Runners-Up, many of whom finished just points apart:
| Age Group | Girls | Boys |
| 12/13 | AC: Chelsea Thomas RU: April Van Dyk | AC: Tom Tarrant RU: Noah Wells |
| 14 | AC: Elly Butler RU: Pippa Koch | AC: Josh Tasker RU: Ethan Kelly |
| 15 | AC: Tayah Everson / Phillippa Lyons | AC: Toby Rolph RU: Kody Warn |
| 16 | AC: Charlotte Nettle RU: Amber Thomas | AC: Axel Bates RU: Jack Butler |
| 17+ | AC: Ava Mitchell RU: Ellie Merchant | AC: Darcy Rolph RU: Saxon Radoll |
To wrap up the day, points from participation and event placements were tallied to determine the 2025 THS Athletics House Champion. Congratulations to Cunningham House, who claimed the title for the third consecutive year with a commanding lead.
Final House Results:
- 🥇 Cunningham – 1017 points
- 🥈 Oxley – 740 points
- 🥉 Stewart – 582 points
- Parkes – 560 points
Well done to all students, staff, and organisers for making the 2025 Athletics Carnival a resounding success.
Yours in sport,
Mr. Cook
Representative Sport
Jaylan, Toby & Ava played at the CHS Rugby League Trials in Wollongong.
Congratulations to Blair, Alex, Tom, and Beau who represented at the All-Schools Swimming for securing 9th place in the 200m Freestyle relay, shaving off 1.09 seconds from their PB and CHS trial time!
And an impressive 8th place finish in the 200m Medley relay cutting 2.54 seconds off their PB and CHS trial time! We are very proud of your effort boys!
Boccia
Our MC students attended the Boccia competition in Ballina on 21 May. Students showcased their skills and sportsmanship, finishing in 8th place. After a slow start, they rallied to win their final game 5 to 2! A huge shoutout to our team captain Will S for his exceptional leadership in the team with Alley, George, Cooper, and Will T. Their competitive spirit and beautiful manners truly shone throughout the event. Well done, team!
