Santos Stadium

It was a great thrill for our athletes to compete at a first class athletics venue such as Santos Stadium in Mile End, Adelaide.

Transport to the stadium was provided by a willing group of parents and supporters.

District Athletics Day is an annual event on the school calendar. This year it was held on Wednesday 4th May at Santos Stadium, the home of athletics in South Australia. District Athletics Day brings together the best athletes from schools in the southern area of Adelaide to compete in a selection of track and field events.  Winners then go on to compete in the State Athletics Championships.

Our school representatives were chosen on their performance at our own School Sports Day in Term 1, and in selection trials conducted by specialist Physical Education teacher, Scott Francis. This year, our students performed extremely well and finished third overall, only one point behind joint winners Flagstaff Hill Primary and Woodend Primary School. Final scores were:-
 

All of our athletes competed very well with several students winning selection for the State Athletics Day.  Congratulations to everyone for their outstanding behaviour and the high standards they achieved in their events. Most of our students recorded personal best performances. Although everyone strived to achieve, the following students are to be especially congratulated for their efforts on the day.

Outstanding Achievement
Casey Robertson Year 6 1st Long Jump 2nd Shot Put	Rikki Wilson Year 6 1st High Jump 3rd Discus	Alexandra Wilson Year 5 1st 100m 1st Long Jump
Jack Spacie Year 5 1st 100m 1st 200m 1st Discus	Deni Varnhagen Year 7 1st Long Jump 2nd 200m 3rd High Jump	Jonathan Campbell Year 7 3rd High Jump 3rd Long Jump
Alana Yeates Year 4 1st 200m 2nd 100m	Tom Hall Year 5 2nd 100m 2nd 200m 2nd Long Jump	Jack Reynolds Year 6 2nd 100m
Leah Wright Year 5 1st 100m 3rd 800m	Tom Chapman Year 4 3rd Shot Put	Lucy Robertson Year 5 2nd 200m

Finally, the school would like to thank the parents, grandparents and friends who provided transport or support on the day. Your efforts were greatly appreciated by everyone. Special thanks also to teacher, Scott Francis who coordinated the day and prepared our athletes superbly.  Well done!

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