Winners are grinners: Moira House captains Goldie Gatehouse and Braxton Lilford collect the Leo 'Bo' Murphy Shield for being the winning house.
An incredible day was had by Mathoura Public School students as they took part in their annual swimming carnival at the Mathoura Pool on Friday, February 17.
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The sun was shining and spirits were high as students nervously lined up waiting for their first events.
The echo of the starter was soon heard throughout the town and water escaped the pool as students dived into the water determined to reach the end first.
All smiles: 11 Years Girls - Ava Wardlaw (runner-up) and Katelyn Eddy (age champion).
The sub-junior students were treated to a day of fun, dressing in hula skirts and floral headpieces to participate in Hawaiian-themed novelty events.
Dynamic duo: Senior Girls - Goldie Gatehouse (runner-up) and Georgie Taylor (age champion).
The smiles and laughter were a sign of the excitement and entertainment enjoyed by all younger students.
Well done: Senior Boys - Chanze Egan (runner-up) and Jobe Unwin (winner).
Sportsmanship was an overarching theme of the day and MPS students did not disappoint.
Fun day: Mya Unwin taking part in a novelty event.
It was encouraging to see so many students supporting and cheering for each other throughout the day and taking part in so many events.
A special award was presented to Alaska Fabri, who received a ‘Certificate of Sportsmanship’ for being a brilliant role model to her peers.
Alaska participated in every single event, and encouraged and supported all other competitors on the day.
Congratulations: Alaska Fabri was presented with the Sportsmanship Award.
The students were also extremely excited to have a large crowd of spectating parents and grandparents present who were cheering them along in their events
Moira was again the winning house, accumulating a massive 369 points.
Happy days: Scarlett Stewart enjoying the Hawaiian-themed novelty events.
The school extends huge congratulations to its 2023 age champions.
Senior Boy Champion: Jobe Unwin. Runner-up: Chanze Egan.
Making a splash: Junior Boys - Thomas Ireland (runner-up), Huxley Lilford (age champion).
Congratulations to Bindi Taylor, Rosie Celli, Khoa Unwin, Sophie Eddy, Ava Wardlaw, Jobe Unwin, Katelyn Eddy, Georgie Taylor, Chanze Egan and Goldie Gatehouse who each qualified to compete in the Deniliquin PSSA Swimming Carnival to be held in Hay on Friday, February 24.
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