In the best Autumn conditions – not too hot, not too cold – the 2022 Cross Country event was held on Wednesday 18 May.  The secondary students competed in their events in the morning, followed by the primary events in the afternoon.

116 Kindergarten to Grade 6 students arrived with house coloured face paint, coloured hair, house-coloured running clothing and amazing costumes – ready to have THE BEST TIME!!   The event catered for those who enjoy fast paced walking, casual jogging and also for those who enjoy the challenge of running competition. 

The courses had been prepared in Term 1 and our Kindergarten – Grade 6 students had been training in PE for 5 weeks within their Fitness Development unit of learning. 

Thanks must go to the secondary students who took on the roles as course checkpoints and place recorders.  Our upper primary students were buddy runners with younger siblings, course runners, judges and warm-up captains.  Thank you to the entire EFA crew who supported with providing spectator chairs and course set up.  Special thanks to Olivier Chartrain who prepares rough areas of the course to make the track safe for all competitors.  Our teaching staff and teacher assistants were fantastic in their roles – supervision, timekeeping, judges and cheering.

All Gr. 3 – 6 runners 1^st – 3^rd received a place ribbon.  All Prep- Gr. 2 students received a participation ribbon and the Kindergarten students will soon be receiving a certificate of participation.  A team of approximately 54 runners from Gr. 3 – 6 has been chosen to represent our school at the ENE Cross Country Carnival at Winnaleah on Tuesday May 31.  We wish our team all the best for the day.

2022 Grade 3 – 6 Champions

Grade 3  -   Oliver Bunton and Ellie Haberle

Grade 4   -  Levi Woods and Ella Gillies

Grade 5   -  Fergus Burbury and equal champions Halle Gillies and Sienna McGiveron

Grade 6 - Brodie Faulkner and Paige Walker

2022 Over all House Champions

Please enjoy this selection of photos from the primary cross country races.