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Arts Day 2025

Our campus was alive with creativity, collaboration and community spirit as students came together to celebrate Arts Day! This annual event invites students to explore new skills, showcase their talents and experience the many ways the arts enrich our College.

 

Students enjoyed a diverse program of activities, including pottery painting, line dancing, juggling and cake decorating, each designed to inspire and engage. The atmosphere was further enhanced by drama performances and roving entertainers, adding energy and surprise throughout the day.

 

The celebrations concluded with the highly anticipated Battle of the Choirs, where each House performed spirited Disney medleys. The event highlighted the vocal talents of our students and the strong sense of camaraderie and House pride across the College.

Arts Day continues to remind us of the vital role the arts play in fostering creativity, confidence and connection in our community.

Interhouse Athletics Carnival 

Blue skies, big smiles and even bigger effort! Our Interhouse Athletics Carnival on 21 August was a celebration of participation and performance, with overwhelming numbers flocking to the open events—long jump, shot put and team relay games—where every student could get involved. The atmosphere was electric and the ASC spirit was on full display, from first race to last.

 

Congratulations to Durack for claiming the overall Trophy, and to Cowan for lifting the Spirit Shield after a day of relentless encouragement and House pride. Thank you to our staff, student leaders and officials for keeping the programme running smoothly and creating such a positive experience for all.

 

We congratulate individual winners:

 

Age Group Champions

Girls U13

  1. Bailey McCormick 2. Margie Kay 3. Sophia Davies

Boys U13

  1. Liam Sutherland 2. Nevin O'Hare 3. Justin Chen

Girls U14

  1. Tabitha Tiang 2. Jessica Gawthrope 3. Madelene Matthews

Boys U14

  1. James Nelson 2. Benjamin Pooley 3. Zaim Ryroth

Girls U15

  1. Asha Peach 2. Grace Lezer 3. Khaleelah Dauda

Boys U15

  1. Nate Pauline 2. Charlie Huang 3. Tyela Yeoh-Ellerton

Girls U16

  1. Grace Shackleton 2. Leticia Avery 3. Amelia Adams

Boys U16

  1. Anton Savanyo 2. Callum Johnston 3. Lucas Johnston

Girls U17

  1. Chloe Maxwell 2. Astrid Ravn 3. Charlotte Bailey

Boys U17

  1. Regan Bell 2. Orlando Borg 3. Adam Nelson

Girls U19

  1. Lara Bussell 2. Sophie Sheridan 3. Anna He

Boys U19

  1. Aidan Gurr 2. Finn Williams 3. Paul Olukolu

 

 

Looking ahead: ACC Interschool Team – 19 September

As we turn our attention to selecting and preparing the interschool squad for the ACC Carnival on 19 September, we want to emphasise the pride and responsibility that come with representing All Saints’ College.

 

Being selected for the ACC interschool team is more than a spot on a bus—it’s recognition. You’re chosen because you’ve shown skill, resilience and character that reflect the best of All Saints’ College. Wearing the ASC crest connects you to a legacy of students, staff and families who have built our program over many years. You compete not just for yourself, but for your school, your team, your year group and the younger students who look up to you. It’s a chance to live our ERIC values in full view—showing empathy, respect, integrity and courage when it matters most. Most of all, it’s a moment of belonging and pride: to stand with your teammates, knowing you’ve earned it, and represent ASC with humility and heart.

 

Thank you to every student who contributed to an unforgettable Carnival. We can’t wait to see our interschool athletes embody the very best of All Saints’ College at the ACC Carnival on 19 September.

Swimming Success at State Championships

All Saints’ College students made a splash at the recent State Swimming Championships, returning with five podium finishes and a number of strong performances.

 

  • Tessa Toh (Year 4) – 1st place in the 100m breaststroke (1:42.50) and 2nd place in the 50m breaststroke (47.84).
  • Theo Toh (Year 7) – 4th place in the 100m backstroke (1:15.22).
  • Isla Steger (Year 5) – 3rd place in the 50m freestyle (31.96) and 3rd place in the 100m freestyle (1:12.46).

 

Congratulations to Tessa, Theo and Isla on their efforts and outstanding achievements in the pool.

Gold for Nola at Taekwondo State Championships

Congratulations to Nola Song (Year 7) who is now a double State Champion after winning two gold medals at the Australian Taekwondo WA 2025 State Championships in Mandurah!

 

Nola secured top honours in:

  • Poomsae – pre-choreographed sequences of defence and attack techniques.
  • Sparring – a controlled, competitive match where athletes test their skills against an opponent.

 

This is an outstanding achievement at such a significant event, and we are proud to celebrate Nola’s success with the College community.

ASC Hosts International Rowing Exchange at All Schools Regatta

In June the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) Youth Rowing Squad travelled to Perth, for the All Schools Regatta #2 in an unforgettable week of training, racing, and cultural exchange made possible through a collaboration with Rowing Western Australia (RWA).

 

Arriving on 24 June, the squad spent the week training alongside Curtin University Boat Club (CUBC) and All Saints’ College (ASC), culminating in competition at Champion Lakes on Saturday 28 June. The visit included five on-water sessions, sightseeing at iconic Perth landmarks such as Cottesloe Beach, City Beach and Kings Park, and an inspiring visit to the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS).

 

Rowers were paired with ASC athletes in combined crews, creating opportunities to share techniques and strengthen teamwork, forming friendships across cultures. RHKYC rower Ethan Kwan described the experience as “a rapid improvement in technique and control,” while teammate Senan Byrne added that the trip “enhanced my game in areas I thought were already good.”

 

The regatta itself saw more than 380 athletes compete across 25 events, making it the largest in its history. RHKYC athletes rose to the challenge of tough conditions, forming composite crews with ASC rowers and demonstrating resilience in gusty winds. Parent Keith Kwan reflected: “Watching the kids grind from morning into the afternoon, culminating in high-intensity races on this world-class course, filled us with pride.”

 

The trip not only strengthened skills and resilience on the water but also fostered cultural exchange and new friendships. As RHKYC rower Ingrid Siu summed up, “Competing in the All Schools Regatta pushed me as an athlete and taught me so much about international racing.”

 

We were grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate and compete with the RHKYC Youth Squad!