On Thursday, November 3, we held our annual Swimming Carnival. This year, we were advised by the Department not to hold early in the year but we felt it was still important to promote lifelong physical activity to our students and therefore held it in a hectic Term 4. Students who expressed interest were bussed to the pool and the carnival commenced. First up, the 25m freestyle which saw a high level of participation and a high level of sportsmanship. We then turned to the championship events, 50m freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Across the events we saw some outstanding performances, notably Oliver Ebdon, Isabella Black and Ava Crawford. The Grade 10 Boys got some practice in on their silly salmon and had mastered it by the time the novelties came around. Before the novelties, the combined 100m race took place, with Marcus Cassels throwing the challenge out to staff. Unfortunately for him, Mr Hughes comfortably took home the honours. Next up were the mixed novelties. Participation was high in these events and made for some laughs. Thanks to the students who came and gave their all. Points, champions and runner ups will be announced at the upcoming assembly in Week 7.