Loving their ‘duel’ in the pool

On Tuesday the four houses of IGS battled it out for supremacy in the pool at the High School Swimming Carnival.

The theme of the day was “love is in the water”, and IGS students proved once again that they will use any excuse to dress up, donning tutus, wigs, a Super Mario Bros Luigi suit and even a toga.

Throughout the day students represented their houses in swimming races in breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly and backstroke according to their age group, cheered on by their friends and House.

A crowd of people, many in yellow or green shirts, sit and stand on stands beside an indoor swimming pool with lane markers, gathered for a thrilling pool competition. Colourful banners hang near large windows overlooking greenery.

According to Year 12 student Eve, it felt like the first proper carnival post-COVID.

“Everyone showed up and there was a lot of excitement and people really bringing back House spirit,” said Eve.

“We don’t know who yet, won but Bamal won the House cheering competition! We were all very happy.”

Four young women stand together with arms around each other, smiling in festive swim costumes—celebrating after a thrilling swimming competition. Behind them, a crowd sits on steps in a bright indoor space with greenery outside.

A highlight of the day was when all the Year 12 students jumped in the pool in a moment of celebration after narrowly defeating the teachers in the annual Year 12 versus teachers relay.

“It was fun,” said another student. “Everyone seemed pretty into it.”

Five people pose together on stands at an indoor swimming competition. Four are smiling at the camera, one in green face paint and costume. Other participants in colourful shirts and swim kit are visible in the background.