“Every single one of them swam their absolute best and it was a privilege to watch them,” said PDHPE Teacher Hannah Snooks.
“Their spirit and enthusiasm for one another was outstanding. IGS won a plethora of ribbons in a variety of races and we couldn’t be prouder. A special mention to Willem who achieved a Personal Best in his 50m Freestyle and Lucy and Sienna who both achieved Age Champions which is outstanding.”
CIS Swimming Carnival
After a very early start for our swimmers, IGS had a relay team in each age group. In a very competitive pool, our students finished 11th, 17th, 20th and 21st Overall, an amazing effort,” said PDHPE’s Veronica Whitaker.
Congratulations to our junior swimmers Remy, Chloe, Sienna, Francesca, Dara, Finley, Jax and Oscar.
Congratulations to our senior swimmers Lucy, Astrid, Anastasia, Claire, Benjamin, Henry, Ali, and William.
We also congratulate the following students who competed at CIS representig ASISSA in individual events: Henry 50m Backstroke, Chloe 50m Freestyle, Willem 50m Freestyle and Breaststroke, Jax 50m Freestyle, Francesca 50m Backstroke and Sienna 50m Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly.
“A big congratulations to these students for showing great effort and striving to achieve personal bests on the day,” Veronica said.
“A special mention must go to Lucy, competing in the heats for 50 m Freestyle, Breaststroke, backstroke, Butterfly and the 100m Freestyle. Lucy made the finals for 50m freestyle finishing 7th, an amazing effort!
“Also a special mention, good luck and congratulations to Willem for achieving a silver medal for the 50 Breaststroke. Willem will represent CIS at the PSSA Swimming Carnival. Go, Willem!”
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