2024 | ISSUE 5 | SJC Newsletter

St Joseph’s Swim Team Makes Waves at the ACC

As Term 1 drew to a close, the St Joseph’s Swim Team embarked on their journey to Melbourne, diving into the challenge of the annual ACC swimming carnival. The competition, renowned for its intensity, brought together some of Victoria’s finest swimmers. It was a wonderful experience for our swimmers to compete in this high-calibre event.

The evening's excitement kicked off with our captain, Matthew Suhandi, clinching silver in the Open 200m freestyle, setting an example of determination for the team. This was only the beginning of a series of outstanding performances, as many of our swimmers either won gold or earned places on the podium. Eventual winners, St. Bede’s, leapt out to an early lead for the Walsh Shield and never looked back. However, it was a tight contest between SJC, Whitefriars, and Parade, all vying for the coveted second and third places.

The SJC swimming team included seasoned athletes who had previously competed in the event and some new faces who brought fresh energy to the competition. Despite facing setbacks, including some last-minute withdrawals due to injury and illness, our swimmers displayed exceptional teamwork and resilience across all events. The event was a cascade of highlights, with our athletes bringing home a bag full of gold, silver, and bronze.

Finishing 5th overall was a monumental achievement, especially considering the added challenge for several of our swimmers who stepped up to compete in higher age categories during the relay events. We concluded the carnival just 17 points shy of second place in the Walsh Shield standings - a testament to the dedication and spirit of our team.

The SJC Swim Team’s valiant efforts at the carnival are worthy of high praise. Below is the roll of honour of the students who were part of the team:

Under 13

Quin Blizzard, Jarvis Munn, Billy O’Bree, Luca Torsi, Percy Liston, Charlie Costelloe

Under 14

Grayson Hyde, Ben Hynam, Harry Price, Kai Dyer

Under 15

Dinura Perera, Liam Walker, Chrysander Suhandi, Ryan Tolley, Lachlan Sears

Under 16

Jaxon Cooney, Jordan Lehmann, Jerry Kelly, Sam Cations

Under 17

Jaylen Sach, Harris Henderson, Hugo Walsh

Senior

Luca Zanoni, James Grcic, Matthew Suhandi (Swimming Captain)