Ripples to Records: Swimming Sports Resonate with Success

Held over four separate competitions at the beginning of the year, the Boys' School Swimming Sports are exhilarating days filled with vibrant House spirit, thunderous cheering, and lightning-fast swims. Year 7 made a splash kicking off the series, followed by the Year 8s the following week. The Years 3 and 4 competition kept the momentum going, while the Years 5 and 6 events rounded out the aquatic masterclass.

In the Year 7 competition, Ryan Zhao delivered a standout performance in the 25m Breaststroke, matching the current school record with an astonishing time of 19.69 seconds. Ultimately, Austin Zhao's exceptional skills propelled him to victory, winning six fiercely competitive races and earning the coveted title of overall Year 7 Champion. Building upon that wave of momentum, Year 8 unleashed a tidal wave of recordbreaking performances. Hamilton's Caden Fuatimau left an indelible mark, shattering three school records in breath-taking fashion. He blazed through the water, setting new benchmarks in the 25m Butterfly (14.40 secs), 50m Butterfly (32.53 secs), and the 50m Breaststroke (38.41 secs).

Rounding out Swimming Sports in record-breaking fashion, Cargill’s William Gascoigne from Year 6 shattered the school record in the 25m Backstroke, clocking in at 18.18 seconds. This remarkable feat stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication and relentless effort in the sport.

Beyond the showcase of exceptional swimming abilities, the event also provided an opportunity for the boys to embody the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience. The resounding support and encouragement they received from their peers, teachers, and parents on the bank reverberated through the air, with loud House chants and thunderous cheers propelling them forward as they fearlessly took the plunge.

Swimming Champions

Year 3

1st William Liu Wishart

2nd Charles Cashmore Hamilton

3rd Sebastian Dow Chalmers

Year 4

1st Kelvin Sun Hamilton

2nd Allen Liu Chalmers

3rd Charlie Nicholls Chalmers

Year 5

1st Brayden Zha Cargill

2nd Jeffery Chen Cargill

3rd Jeremy Wu Wishart

Year 6

1st William Gascoigne Cargill

2nd Austin Chen Chalmers

3rd Joshua Qu Wishart

Year 7

1st Austin Zhao Cargill

2nd Ryan Zhao Chalmers

3rd Flynn Hagstrom Hamilton

Year 8

1st Caden Fuatimau Hamilton

2nd Oliver Bennett Hamilton

3rd Charlie Wills Cargill