We did it ✅✅✅ St Patrick’s Cross Country 2022

St Patrick’s Cross Country Event was held on Friday March 25th. The conditions were perfect for all events. There was a great sense of community spirit and excitement as each group made their way to the start line and moved around the course. Students from FLYNN, HUNT, AHERN & BOURKE houses wore their colours with pride, cheering everyone as they worked towards our whole school goal which we have been discussing and has been displayed in the stadium all term.

Run all the way without stopping...I can do it!

Although some students did not reach this goal they certainly were on their way to it and have shown such vast improvement from when they first started practising many weeks ago. I am thrilled beyond belief at the effort of our students and they should be proud of their achievements no matter how big or small.

My biggest thanks to all those who helped today, especially parents and carers who were able to give time in their schedules to support on-course. Staff were also flexible with their learning times to allow learning of a different type to occur. Thanks to parents and friends who came to support students in our “Spectator Zone”. The cheering helped to push many along. Whole school events are only successful when the whole school community jumps in. 

St Pat’s Student Leadership Team were outstanding with their efforts assisting students in the Junior event. They displayed our school values through their cooperation with staff members, respect of students of all abilities and safety when they saw something not quite right on the course and fixing it up when needed.

Those students from Years 4-6 who qualify for the Pakenham District event (Week 2 next term) will be notified in due course. Placement in the Top 10 positions is considered along with qualifying times which are required at the next level. Students are well aware of this process and understand that a Top 10 placement does not guarantee progression to the next level. Permission for the District event will be sent via PAM shortly.

Keep active!!

Louise Breeden