JS XC season overview
By Faye Robertson, JS HPE Teacher and Sports Program Coordinator
The Junior School Cross-Country Carnival
On 19 May, the day began with a frost and freezing temperatures but the heart and energy amongst the Junior School students was ablaze!
The day emerged with glorious sunshine to mirror the joy, vigour and spirit of all our Junior School students. The Carnival began in true Radford style with House Spirit! The entire Radford student community came together in representing their Houses with pride with high-energy chants. This set the tone for our 2022 carnival: community, encouragement and commitment.
Students had been working hard in PE lessons, setting SMART personal goals. This was evident throughout the day, with students striving to achieve their targets. From Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 6, students went out boldly in the pursuit of their ambition. Well done to all students who participated in the carnival, it was wonderful to witness such fantastic community.
Congratulations to Acacia House for being the Cross Country Carnival top-scoring House and to Huon House for winning the House Spirit.
Further congratulations to the Age Group Champions:
- PK Girls – Elle Whitby
- PK Boys – Alexander Godwin
- Kindergarten Girls – Georgia Russell
- Kindergarten Boys – Hugh Macintosh
- Year 1 Girls – Zoe Tabisz
- Year 1 Boys – Ollie Milner
- 8 Years Girls – Millie Moss
- 8 Years Boys – Harry Carter
- 9 Years Girls – Tahlia Smith
- 9 Years Boys – Oscar Eyers
- 10 Years Girls – Elsie Osborne
- 10 Years Boys – Patrick Maundrell
- 11 Years Girls – Mae Smith
- 11 Years Boys – Henry Moss
- 12 Years Girls (JS) – Gemma Voortman
- 12 Years Boys (JS) – Alexander Fillingham
Belconnen Zone Carnival
A week later, on 26 May, over 50 Junior School students were selected to represent Radford at the Belconnen Zone Carnival at Stromlo Forest Park. There were over 20 other schools, therefore roughly 100 students participating in each race. Amongst those students stood five very proud Radford students. Our students presented our school with pride and honour and were gracious participants. A special commendation to the 11 Years Boys group who were the highest-placed team within the age group, with all five runners placing in the top 15.
Ten students were selected to represent the Belconnen area for the ACT Schools Gala Day. Congratulations to:
- 9 Years Boys – Oscar Eyers
- 10 Years Girls – Zara Jensen
- 10 Years Boys – Patrick Maundrell
- 10 Years Girls – Elsie Osborne
- 11 Years Girls – Mae Smith
- 11 Years Boys – Henry Moss
- 11 Years Boys – Jaden Frost
- 12 Years Boys – Rajeev Tamhane
- 12 Years Boys (JS) – Alexander Fillingham
ACT School Cross Country Carnival
Last week, our Radford Cross Country runners returned to Stromlo for the ACT School Cross Country. The top 10 or 15 students were selected to represent Belconnen against Gungahlin, Woden and Tuggeranong area teams. There were some exceptional talents on display, with some extremely competitive racing. A huge congratulations to all Radford representatives, in particular the students who came in the top three places:
- Elsie Osborne – 3rd place, 10 Years Girls
- Patrick Maundrell – 2nd place, 10 Years Boys
- Alexander Fillingham – 3rd place, 12 Years Boys
Well done to all Radford runners who participated in the Cross Country series. A mighty effort by all who took part.
