Swimming Carnival

Carnival News

This years carnival was a huge success and there were many highlights. 

The school got to witness the last races from crowd favourite and now retired swimmer Mitch Hayden, who still holds 21 school records to date, as well as Lara Maloney smashing out some impressive times, breaking 3 more records, one which has stood since 1977.

There was no doubt who would be crowned king and queen of the pool, as both Mitch and Lara finished the night on a high and gave the school a race worth while to watch. The highly anticipated year 12 inflatable race, which although had many questionable tactics and floats, was won by Mitch Jones.  Along with the fearless duck, amusing races and the house chants won by Ursula, another honourable mention was secret weapon, Mr Fittler, who swum the final leg of the senior boys relay, blowing the students away with his swimming ability.

Along the night, it was great to see the smiles, and the sound of laughter and cheers which filled the afternoon by the O'Connor community, a school spirit held by both students, staff and parents that cannot be matched. Both Jackson and I would like to say how very proud we are of each and every student for their engagement in this carnival. It takes someone confidents to swim in front of the whole school but it takes even more courage to step out of your comfort zone, jump in and test your limits by trying something new. 

We would like to say a massive thank you to all the teachers who allowed the carnival to run as smooth as it did, but also to all the students who made our final carnival so memorable.

Chyna Smith- Sports Captain 2019

2019 Swimming Champions

The 2019 swimming carnival age champions were announced, and proud Ursula captains Tarnie Hilliard and Harrison Stewart accepted the cup for the winning house. 

Special mention of Year 9 student Kale Streeting who won every race in his division and Lara Maloney in Year 10 who broke three records...one of which has stood since 1977 (50m freestyle and just missed out on breaking two more).

College Blues

Congratulations to Aiden Wicks and Nathan Czinner who received Hockey Blues at the recent Combined Catholic Colleges awards night. 

Aiden received his award for services to hockey umpiring.

Nathan currently is in Sydney with Jake McCann playing for NSW against Japan.