SCHOOL SPORT
Cross Country Success
In week 3 we conducted the annual RHS Cross Country event which was held at the Paringa Paddock. Approximately 150 students challenged themselves and competed for their house on the day. It would have been great to see a few extra students get involved and challenge themselves. Overall it was a morning with some strong performances which prepared us well for the Interschool event. Many thanks to Pammy and the students who assisted with the BBQ on the day. It was well received by the students after their race.
Congratulations to all of the students who participated and well done to those who finished on the podium. Once again Mrs Papametis was loud and proud as the Chaffey team were awarded the Championship Shield for 2021!
It was a quick turnaround as approximately 60 students travelled down a week later for the interschool event held at the Waikerie Football Oval/Riverfront. The staff and team were keen and excited to hopefully keep the Interschool Championship Shield in Renmark for another year, after claiming it back in 2019.
Each age group ran the 3km track across various terrain, with plenty of blue and yellow finishing towards the front of the pack. As the day went on the excitement and anticipation continued to build in both Waikerie and back at school in Renmark, until it was announced at presentations that we were again named the Interschool Cross Country Champions for 2021.
This was a huge achievement by all the students involved as we claimed 6 age group pennants out of a possible 8 (U14 Boys, U15 Boys and Girls, U16 Girls and U20 Boys and Girls). There were many stand out performances but ultimately it was a team effort and those that attended did their personal best and contributed to Renmark High School claiming its 2nd Championship Shield for 2021 after winning the Interschool Swimming Shield in Term 1.
Knockout Cup Volleyball
On Friday of week 4, 18 very keen year 10 students travelled down to the MARS Sporting Complex for the School Sport SA Volleyball Competition. Both the boys and girls played 5/6 games against various schools with plenty of highlights across the day. It was a great opportunity to dust off some cobwebs, have some fun and begin to build some momentum for the Volleyball SA Schools Cup event being held later in term 4.
Well done and congratulations to all of the students who were involved in the day and all the best to the girls who were successful in making it through to the finals being held in week 8. Also a big thanks to past students Tori Lowe and Georgie Pater who assisted the girls on the day. Go Renmark!
The Stage 2 Outdoor Education class recently took off to Corny Point (Yorke Peninsula) for their surfing expedition. The weather was looking perfect and on arrival there was a lot of excitement as the waves were crashing down (unlike the previous year).
Across the three days, students developed and worked on their surfing technique with each student having success at various levels. As more and more waves came in the confidence and courage grew, as some of the students utilised the rip to get out beyond the breaking waves aiming to find that perfect wave for a long ride in. Some friendly visitors (dolphins) also made it that little bit more special while out on the water.
Along with carving up the surf, students collected evidence on the importance of sand dunes and the current management strategies through discussions with locals, surfing instructors and taking photos.
It was a great experience and the students enjoyed themselves. Some quotes from the students include:
- I really enjoyed watching the waves come crashing in, it was really relaxing!
- I’ll definitely be visiting Corny Point and the surrounding beaches at another time with family and friends.
- The waves were a lot stronger this year which was a challenge but I enjoyed it and was able to have a longer ride and start turning on a wave.
Aaron Camplin - Head of PE & Outdoor Education