Congratulations Swimming team

BDSSS Swimming Carnival

On Monday night, the St Luke’s students swam to be the overall and percentage points champions at the Bundaberg District Swimming Carnival. To cap off winning the carnival, 5 of the students were named Age Champions.

The girls provided a stellar performance, ably led by 3 of our age champions: Jaime Krueger, Paris Bell and Julia Baren. There were many admirable performances from our female athletes, be they leading from the front or showing great determination. Julia Baren won each of her races and Jaime Krueger deserves special mention for not only winning each of her races, but also smashing the carnival records for freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly.

Not to be outdone, the boys started the charge well with 4 of the teams winning their freestyle relay. Congratulations goes to Ky Brown and Jordan Smith on being named Age Champions. The boys certainly matched the girls in their drive to succeed.

A special thanks needs to go to the students who stepped up and filled places, so that St Luke’s competed in every single race. These students exemplified the St Luke’s way and are to be congratulated for their efforts.

Thanks go to Mrs Baren and Mr Robinson for assisting with the carnival. I would especially like to thank the parents and the competitors’ siblings for their support and encouragement of the swimmers. The cheering from the St Luke’s area was incredible and spurred on the swimmers.

I would like to wish all the competitors who make it into the Wide Bay team all the best at the State Championships later this month.

Darlene Hill

Swimming Manager