Sports News
Athletics
During week 10 of last term, approximately 80 students travelled to Santos Stadium, Adelaide for the School Sport South Australia Athletics Championships. After missing out on this event over the past few years, the selected team were keen to head down and do their personal best in the A2 division.
The goals for the day were to ensure every event had a competitor everyone enjoyed themselves, and that each student aims for a personal best in their event/s. This was achieved and it is a huge credit to the students that committed to their events and/or stepped up to fill other events. It was a great way to wrap up the busy term, with plenty of students making their way back with a big smile on their faces as they achieved a PB or were very close. To see the fight and determination in many students during the end of their races meant that they were able to gain extra points for the team which was evident throughout the entire day.
Overall the RHS athletics team finished 3rd (only 6 points behind 2nd) with the girls finishing 4th and boys 1st in the A2s. This was a great achievement for the team and we would like to thank all of the students for their commitment in term 1.
Although there are plenty of other sporting opportunities (cross country and knockout cup sports) across the rest of the year, this event was a big step forward and students should have an understanding on what they can improve on before Interschool Athletics next year in 2024.
Cross Country
The annual Renmark High School Cross Country event is being held on Wednesday 17 May from approximately 11.00am – 1.30pm. This year the event will be held on at the Paringa Paddock, opposite the Big 4 Caravan Park. Every student is invited to attend the event and challenge themselves for their house while getting an extra run in for those that have started a winter sport. The SRC will be cooking a complimentary BBQ for those students who participate on the day.
After the event, a team will be selected to be a part of the Renmark High School team to compete at the Interschool Event which will be hosted by Renmark High School. This will be held on the Friday 26May starting at 10.30am. After some strong efforts in the long-distance events during athletics, we are aiming to put together a strong team which will challenge to bring the Championship Shield back to Renmark. Catering will be available on the day by our SRC and Little Miss Daisy’s coffee van.
Parents and caregivers are invited encouraged to come along and support their child. Other details will be updated on the school Facebook page over the next few weeks for both events. Who will take out the Interhouse Event? Will it be Chaffey, Tintra, Murray or Sturt?
Community Sport
It’s been a busy few weeks with many of the winter sports starting up. All the best to everyone involved in their chosen sport at local, state or national level.
Basketball - Lachlan K
After a successful year playing in the local competition, Adelaide and at the SA Country Championships, Lachlan has been selected in the U16 SA Country team to compete in the National Championships in Perth this July. It’s been a busy time for Lachlan and the family with plenty of time in the car travelling.
Lachlan said that he's "looking forward to playing against and challenging himself against some of the best players in Australia along with having some fun”. A goal of his is to make the trial for the Australian team and to learn and develop his game. Lachlan said that he appreciated the support and effort from his parents and family along with his mates.
All the best Lachlan! We look forward to following you work towards your goals.
West Adelaide Football (Molly P, Bailey W and Lucas W)
As you may have heard over the past few weeks, we’ve had plenty of Riverland/Renmark representatives playing in the various teams at the West Adelaide Football Club. Well done to brothers (Dylan and Jordan - Reserves, Bailey – U18s and Lucas – U16s) and all the best for the remainder of the season.
Another highlight over the holiday break was the debut of Molly P in the WAFC SANFLW side. Like many of the other students, her commitment to the sport and drive to develop her game has been a priority, although at times it has been a struggle to find a balance with school, sport and her other commitments.
Molly mentioned “Everything was well worth it in the end. The last 6 months have been very busy, with up to 2-4 trips to Adelaide each week”. She highlighted that she was very excited and nervous for her first game. Molly thanked her parents for their continued support and looks forward to playing her third game this weekend.
All the best to those everyone for the remainder of the season and we look forward to following your progress.
Dance - Jayda L
Congratulations to Jayda L who has recently achieved success at a recent dance competition in Adelaide. Jayda and her dance partner have combined to make a damaging duo, especially in the Hip Hop dancing genre. Jayda is looking forward to working hard at the Rachel McLeod Dance Studios and with their choreographer (Kira) in preparation for the up and coming competitions in Adelaide and ultimately the nationals being held in January 2024.
Well done Jayda and all the best to you and your dance partner.
Aaron Camplin
Leader of HPE & Sports