Swimming

Swimming Program

Our Swimming program was a huge success this year. Throughout the two week program our students worked well to improve overall confidence in the water, swimming skills and knowledge about water safety. We were lucky to have Lyn Young volunteer to test as many students as possible to assess their swimming levels. At the indoor pool, our beginners and learners did a great job, whilst we also had many students at the outdoor pool really pushing themselves in regards to stamina, fitness and learning correct technique.

Last Friday we completed our Swimming Program with the Pool Picnic, a day where all of our school community was invited to attend and celebrate our students swimming efforts. Students enjoyed all of the rotational activities which gave them an opportunity to practice their learnt skills. The House Relay Race was won by Green House with Gold House a very close second. Green House Swimmers were Arthur Smith, Jackson Jenner, Bridget Brown and Mitchell Harvey. The race was a great spectacle as the whole school community watched, supported their houses and cheered. It was the same awesome atmosphere for the Adults versus Students Race, which the students won. Well done to all involved here!

Thank you to all of our volunteers including parents, helpers and Numurkah Secondary Students. Also, a huge well done to our House Captains who lead by example throughout the entire two week program.

Division Swimming

Last Tuesday 19th of February, 14 of our students competed at Division Swimming Trials at Aquamoves in Shepparton. All students tried their best and enjoyed the experience. A special mention for Arthur Smith who made it through to the next Regional stage for Breaststroke.

Quotes from the day:

Aiden Woolley: "I did a good job and tried my best. It was a fun day."

Bridget Brown: "I came 3rd in Freestyle and 4th in Breaststroke. My heart was racing faster than I was swimming."

Arthur Smith: "I came 2nd in Breaststroke and it was a really fun day. I am looking forward to the Regional stage next week."

Crystal Jarrott:  "I competed in the Butterfly and Freestyle events. The standard was pretty high this year, however I still enjoyed the experience."

Shaye Bowen:  "I really enjoyed the experience this year, even more than last year."

Tessa Warrin: "I came 2nd in my heat and then finished 5th in the Freestyle event."

Darby Salter: "This was my second year at division and I tried my hardest"

Matthew Koeleman: "I competed in Freestyle and I enjoyed it. I had a great time."

Jay Moodie: "I went really well against the other swimmers. I didn’t make it through however I am still really proud of my effort."

Zac Newby: "I did freestyle and I am proud of my day. I finished 5th in Freestyle."

Taesharn Crowe: "It was great fun and I swam in the Freestyle event."

Jorjiah Moody: "Division swimming was really fun. I competed in the Backstroke event and finished 4th."

Charlie Payne: "It was a really fun day. I enjoyed the backstroke event."

Riley Banner: "I was really happy with how I swam. I came 3rd in my Freestyle heat and swam the race in 49.73 seconds."