Swimming Carnival

What an incredible day at Glen Innes High School’s swimming carnival yesterday! The atmosphere at the local swim centre was full of energy and positivity, with both staff and students playing a vital role in making the event a success. A special thank you to the local council and the Redfins Swimming Club for their significant contributions, which were key to the day’s success.

Congratulations to our senior students, who were instrumental in driving the carnival’s success and motivating our participants. The pool grounds were beautifully decorated with vibrant themes such as Hawaiian Party, Surfs Up, Dance Party, and Shark Attack, which added to the festive atmosphere and created the fun, positive vibe that made the day so memorable.

The day flowed seamlessly, and we were treated to some truly spectacular performances in the water, with many records broken. A huge shout out to everyone who stepped up, including those who may not be as familiar with all four swimming strokes, for their amazing participation.

A fantastic day all around! Well done to everyone involved, and a heartfelt thank you from me to everyone who helped make the 2025 carnival a huge success!

Katie Rossington

Sports Coordinator Glen Innes High School

CHAMPION HOUSE SINCLAIR

RUNNER UP WETHERSPOON

Age Champions for 2025

12s CHAMPIONS - Angus James and Zoe McAllister

Runners Up - Harriet Van der Waal and Leelan Gibson

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13s CHAMPIONS - Billie James equal with Mikayla Wishart and Darcy Husband

Runners Up - Aila McBain and Andy Watson

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14s CHAMPIONS - Cooper Ward and Mylie Doust

Runners Up - Gus Rossington-Taylor and Brooklyn Elliott

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15s CHAMPIONS - Emma McIntyre and Rocco Eastwood

Runners Up - Payten Ward and Patrick Wright

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16s CHAMPIONS - Harley Kerr and Mary Arandale

Runners Up - Leo Eastwood and Tahlia Husband

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17+

CHAMPIONS - Rory Husband and Sienna McConnell

Runners Up - Dakota Kerr and Howie Eastwood

Swimming Records Broken in 2025

Congratulations to the following athletes-

GIRLS:

Billie James, 13s Girls, holds a new record in the 50m Freestyle of 32.52 breaking Cadence McShanes previous record of 33.20

Mary Arandale, 16s Girls, has achieved 5 new records

100 free style 1.06.44 (previous Kyara McIntyre- 1.07.13)

50 free 29.15 (previous Kyara McIntyre- 29.63)

50m back 35.06 (previous Kyara McIntyre- 35.06)

50m Fly 34.25 (Dakota Kerr 36.40)

4x25m medley 1.17.02 25 ( Sienna McConnell- 1.24.28)

Sienna McConnell, 17+ Girls, holds new record in the 4x25m Medley 1.22.20, (previous record Maisie Eastwood 1.26.01)

BOYS:

Angus James, 12s Boys-

50m Free 42.91 (previous record Teague Lute 44.46)

50m Back 54.78 (previous record Teague Lute 56.96)

4x25m Medley 2.06.59 (previous record Horatio Eastwood 2.11.21)

Cooper Ward, 14s Boys –

50m Back 39.34 (previous record Rory Husband 40.82)

Harley Kerr, 16s Boys-

50m Breast 38.31 (previous record Ashton McConnell 40.94)

50m Back 32.31 (previous record Rory Husband 35.38)

4x25m Medley 1.11.02 (previous record Rory Husband 1.21.40)

Rory Husband 17+ Boys-

50m Breast 38.82 (previous Record Ashton McConnell 38.84)

50m Fly 29.62 beating his previous record of 30.03

4x25m Medley 1.10.94 beating his previous record of 1.15.64

*With many of our Age Champions we are still to determine our female, male and overall carnival champion. TBC.