CROSS COUNTRY

The end of the first week of Term 2 saw the Interhouse Cross Country for 2026. An event many students eagerly anticipate each year. It offers not only the challenge of completing the 5 km circuit but also the chance to represent their house with pride.

This year, however, brought some unexpected changes. With the river still flowing, adjustments had to be made to the course. Despite the altered circuit, it was fantastic to witness the vibrant spirit, colour, and energy on display throughout the day. Even with the differences, the sense of enthusiasm and house pride remained as strong as ever.

A big thank you to all the staff and students who assisted with setting-up the course and a special mention to Riley Simpson for all his work through the planning and delivery of the carnival.

Congratulations to all runners for their efforts and well done to Partridge House on their victory.

The individual and overall results are below:

Female

Year Level	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd Place
Year 7	Esme Kemp	Kaylah Manuel	Zoe Sawtell
Year 8	Scarlett Eberl	Eremaea Schofield	Amaya Gailey
Year 9	Olivia Schulz	Taylor Williams	Bree Spears
Year 10	Kailee Truscott	Cleo Shaw	Olivia Nicol
Year 11	Elsa Chenhall	Gwyneth VanDenBerghe	Ella Newham-Perry & Andy Gailey
Year 12	Chae Dann	Reese Crandall	Hannah Chandler

Male

Year Level	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd Place
Year 7	George Raveney	Caleb Connor	Finnbar Sweeney
Year 8	Alexander Hatzimahail	Monty Oliver	Charlie Schwer
Year 9	Elijah Chandler	Daniel Hallyburton	Zack Taylor
Year 10	Kizito Ochola	Robert Clark	Darsh Boolah
Year 11	Atticus Angelo	Cole Mukuru	Toby Van Holsteyn
Year 12	Archer Pengilly	Jase Dowson	Connor Byrnes

Overall Results

1st – Partridge House - 313 points

2nd – Flynn House - 296 points

3rd – Rolland House - 282 points

4th – Griffiths House - 244 points

5th – Topsy Smith House - 221 points

6th – McKay House - 195 Points

Davey Tudor

Head of HPE

INTERHOUSE QUIZ

In the morning the bodies had a workout, and in the afternoon the brains had some exercise!

A sea of colour once again covered the floor of The Minnamurra Hall as students were put into House teams to compete to see which team would come out in front.

Thanks to Academic Captain Jevindu Jayatillake for guiding the afternoon and MCing the event and to the staff and students who helped put it all together.

Congratulations to the mighty Topsy Smith House who were the 2026 champions!

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