Swimming Carnival

Wednesday the 7th February we held our annual Swimming Carnival. Once again, we had a fantastic day and witnessed some exceptional swimming, loud and enthusiastic cheering and many smiling faces. These events require a team and along with all of our amazing volunteers, our St Joseph’s staff were busy in the lead up and during the carnival to ensure our students had a great day as well as to support me and help reduce my anxiety levels. It was wonderful to see all our students who were at the carnival in either the Lap Pool or the Learn to Swim Pool with Bec Willis, Karen Fletcher and Laura Townsend. Thank you!

For a number of years, Troy Arandale has donated his time to help run the carnival and enter all the swimmers in their races using the program Meet Manager which is used by the Redfins Swimming Club. I cannot thank Troy enough for doing this for our school. It makes the day run smoothly in so many ways. Thank you Troy! Keith Watts also deserves a special mention. He willingly came to be our Official Judge on the day and gave the students some tips on the day. Steven McAllister and the Glen Innes Pool staff also contributed significantly in making the carnival happen. We really value your assistance.

Thank you to the following volunteers who helped us at the carnival: Sue-Ellen Cooper, Shanelle Gunther, Joanne Wright, Nicole Watson, Steven McAllister, Kylie Neville, Julie Watson, Donna McAllister, Krystle Nugent, Tess Lonergan, Narelle Pietsch, Brigitte Brummell, Alise McBain, Belinda Stanton, Jasmine Shields, Jennie Dodds, Carly Doust and Laura Townsend. The day could not have run without you!

The Parent/Teacher/Student Relay was great fun! This ended up being a Parent/Student relay as our usual swimming staff were busy running novelty races or were out injured. We begged and pleaded and were able to make a parent team consisting of Sam Correy, Belinda Stanton, Carly Doust and student Ryder Swift. You were too good for everyone! Well done! Penola won both Junior and Senior Relays. Go Penola!

We were well fed and watered thanks to the Lions Van organised by the P&F, caffeinated by Mel from Floatin’ Around Coffee Van and sweetened up thanks to Mrs Lyn Cregan. The look of satisfaction on Troy, Steven and Geoff McManus’ faces after they had their piece of slice at morning tea was priceless. Thanks again Mrs Cregan! I think it is a major drawcard in getting more volunteers at our carnivals.

Primary students who qualify for the Dio Carnival will be notified either Friday or early next week. This will be held in Gunnedah on Friday the 1st March.

Kindergarten - We will hold a modified ‘Tadpoles Carnival’ at school run by the teachers and House Captains. We will add their points to the overall House points from the carnival. Details will be communicated to our Kindergarten parents.

2024 Swimming Carnival Results

Age Champions:

6 Yrs Boys - Hugo Davis

7 Yrs Boys - Ted Smith

7 Yrs Girls - Lucy Newberry

8 Yrs Infants Girls - Cotton Gray

8 Yrs Primary Girls - Isobel Brummell

8 Yrs Boys - Lewis Masterson

9 Yrs Girls - Ivy Watson

9 Yrs Boys - Jett Mitchell

10 Yrs Girls - Zara Correy

10 Yrs Boys - Harley McPhillips

11 Yrs Girls - Felicity Adams

11 Yrs Boys - Kash McPhillips

12 Yrs Girls - Willow Southern

12 Yrs Boys - Andy Watson

Spirit of Joeys:

Fitzroy - Austin Bailey and Indie Lawson

MacKillop - Matthew Pietsch and Lucy Newberry

Penola - Lacey Poulton and Felicity Adams

Records Broken:

Kash McPhillips

11 Yrs Boys 50m Butterfly 1:02:77 (previously held by George Anderson - 1:04:09)
11 Yrs Boys 50m Backstroke 54:61 (previously held by Bobby Chard - 59:54)

Zara Correy

10 Yrs Girls 50m Freestyle 40:45 (previously held by Cadence McShane - 41:81)
10 Yrs Girls 50m Butterfly 55:23 (previously held by Mary Arandale 55:25)
Junior Girls 100m Individual Medley 1:50:02 (previously held by Maggie Doust 2:00:44)

Maggie Doust

Junior Girls 100m Individual Medley 2:00:44 (previously held by Mylie Doust 2:15:02. Now set by Zara Correy)

Hugo Davis - set 2 records

6 Yrs Boys 25m Freestyle 43:39
6 Yrs Boys 25m Backstroke 57:42

House Points (Kindergarten’s points yet to be added)

Penola - 1089

Fitzroy - 1169

MacKillop - 1265

Many photos can be found on our school Facebook and Instagram

Polding Basketball Trials

We wish Rosemary Wright all the best as she competes in the Polding Basketball Trials in Coffs Harbour this Friday the 9th February. We know she will give it her very best effort.

Jackie Barratt

For your Diaries:

Friday 1st March - Armidale Diocesan Swimming Carnival held in Gunnedah
Friday 8th March - Armidale Diocesan WInter Trials (11s and 12s Rugby League, Netball and Football) held in Tamworth. Selected students only.
Friday 5th April - Armidale Diocesan Cricket and Touch Football Trials held in Tamworth. Selected students only.

This is the website of the ADPSC Calendar for the year.

Little Joeys Playgroup