Senior House Cross Country 2019

It was an exciting afternoon of racing at the St Catherine’s Senior School House Cross Country on Tuesday 7 May. Points were awarded in descending order to the top 40 girls and then a participation point was awarded to all students who finished the course thereafter. Maximum points from each age category ultimately decided St Catherine’s School’s best House Cross Country team.

In the Junior Race, Years 7 and 8 took on the challenge with lots of fun and gusto. Holmes Kilbride proved to be too strong with Matisse Stafford (Year 8 HK), Sienna Darcy (Year 8 HK) and Ava Colosimo (Year 8 HK) finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in the race. Louisa Burney (Year 7 BB) was awarded the Junior Flyer for being the fastest Year 7 in the Junior category.

House Beaulieu Blair (BB) Davis (D) Holmes Kilbride (HK) Langley Templeton (LT)
Points  254 187 283 175

 

 1st Matisse Stafford  (Year 8HK) 8.11
 2nd Sienna Darcy (Year 8HK) 8.21
 3rd Ava Colosimo (Year 8HK) 8.29
 4th Julia Kent (Year 8BB) 8.31
 5th Louisa Burney (Year 7BB) 8.36

Junior Race: Matisse Stafford, Sienna Darcy, Ava Colosimo.

In the Intermediate Race, Years 9 and 10 pushed the pace, displaying their strong fitness and running expertise. Again, Holmes Kilbride saw strong performance at the top end of the finishing order with the Demetriou twins, Alexandra (Year 10 HK) and Francesca (Year 10 HK), finishing 1st and 3rd respectively. However, Beaulieu Blair, led by Chloe Joubert (Year 10) finished 2nd overall which pulled her House along with her to gain maximum points in the Inter Race.

House Beaulieu Blair Davis Holmes Kilbride Langley Templeton
Points 301 163 263 171

 

 1st Alexandra Demetriou (Year 10 HK) 7.39
 2nd Chloe Joubert  (Year 10BB)  7.43
 3rd Francesca Demetriou (Year 10HK)  7.48
 4th Madeleine Hooker (Year 9LT)  7.51
 5th Isabella Bufé (Year 10LT)  8.05

Intermediste Race place getters: Alexandra Demetriou, Chloe Joubert, Francesca Demetriou.

In the Senior Race, the Year 11 and 12 students were racing for precious House points and ‘bragging rights’ were on the line. Our Year 12s finished their House Cross Country racing in style, taking out all top three positions. Emily Sutherland (Year 12 LT) and Annelise Cody (Year 12 D) continued to lead the way, finishing 1st and 2nd respectively, however the most improved award went to Cross Country Captain, Matilda Wolton (Year 12), who for the first time in her running career cracked the top three.

House Beaulieu Blair Davis Holmes Kilbride Langley Templeton
Points 172 326 202 187

 

 1st Emily Sutherland (Year 12LT)  7.42
 2nd Annelise Cody (Year 12D)  7.53
 3rd Matilda Wolton (Year 12HK)  7.54
 4th Charlotte Gough (Year 11HK)  7.55
 5th Celia Cody (Year 12D)  8.27

Senior Race place getters: Matilda Wolton, Annelise Cody, Emily Sutherland.

Overall, Alexandra Demetriou (Year 10 HK) was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for the fastest student around the race course, and her House, Holmes Kilbride proved to be too strong, surging to victory over Beaulieu Blair, Davis and Langley Templeton. We thank all the staff, parents, and of course, the students for their participation and support of the House Cross Country. We look forward to the GSV Cross Country season ahead this term.

House Beaulieu Blair Davis Holmes Kilbride Langley Templeton
Points 727 676 748 533

Holmes Kilbride House Cross Country Winners.

Alexandra Demetriou recipient of the ‘Blue Ribbon’ award & Louisa Burney ‘Junior Flyer’.

Mr Lloyd Knight, Head of Sport and Head of Athletics