Cross Country Carnival and Quiz Day
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!