Sports Day Finale 2022

The condition of the ground and the weather was definitely a discussion point at this year’s Finale – on what looked like a rainy and cloudy day. The oval had just began maintenance work after a long AFL season, but this didn’t dampen our children’s spirits.

Prior to this event, each year level (3 – 6) had participated in their re-scheduled Year Level Sports Day this term and had performed enthusiastically. This year’s event was successful due to each child’s desire to achieve their personal best. Every year one of the most pleasing aspects of our Sports Day is the children's display of kindness, care, respect for others and their true spirit of competition. Throughout the day our wonderful children demonstrated moments of kindness, close finishes, honesty, hard work and dedication to the task at hand. We had many children who assisted in helping staff officiate events and quite often congratulated others on the participation in events. This shows a true reflection upon the staff and parents of our children and it’s something that I’m proud to see.

The Finale looked and felt normal again as most restrictions had eased and once again included a drum-line march to Walkerville Oval. The National Anthem was sung by Year 6 students Rose Ward and Alex Adol with Alex also reading our Acknowledgement of Country.

The drum-line march was orchestrated with the assistance of Mr Andrew Chan & Ms Coppens and some very talented students. Many children had dressed up in the ‘Parents' Association’ House polo shirts to show team spirit and this all added to the sense of occasion. The House spirit was in full voice with lots of singing and cheering. Even though the Parents tug-o-rope was not on the official program, we decided to merge the teacher and parent event to bring the much loved event back.

A big thanks go to all students for their spirit and competition throughout the Sports Day process. To Mr Moss and Mrs Morgan, for the high level expertise showed, support given to myself and official work all throughout the Sports Day process. To all the staff, including those behind the scenes such as the maintenance crew and Jordan (sound tech) for the sound set-up and others - thank you. To the Parents' Association for providing the sausage sizzle and refreshments stand and finally, a big thank you to the parents who supported our Sports Day and Finale events.

New Records

400m – 10 Years Girls – Eva Flint in 1.15.71

800m – 10 Years Girls – Eva Flint in 2.44.68

60m Hurdles – 10 Years Boys – Jaxon Fahey in 11.16 seconds

Age Champions

8 years Girls Champion Sassinia Fahey

8 years Boys Champion Zain Sliet

9 years Girls Champion Stella Dong

9 years Boys Champion Jamie Yu

10 years Girls Champion Eva Flint

10 years Boys Champion Jaxon Fahey

11 years Girls Champion Emma Liu

11 years Boys Champion Andrei Chemutov

12 years Girls Champion Rose Ward

12 years Boys Champion Renjie Zhang

House Competition

Smith 1494 pts

Browne 1395 pts

Lawson 1332 pts

Eggleton 1191 pts

Theo Mylonas

PE & Sport Co-ordinator

SAPSASA Athletics

The North Adelaide SAPSASA District Athletics Day was held at SANTOS Stadium on Monday 31 August. St Andrew's performed exceptionally well in finishing first in the school's competition.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent St Andrew's School.

Daniela Gareyeva, Alex Adol, Andrei Chemutov, Andrej Ugrica, Ashlee Basnayake, Ava Mouchakar, Darsh Singh, Genevieve Lim, Georgia Gibson, Oliver Kiu, Jessica Dong, Mila Fassina, Rose Ward, Will Boase, Eva Flint, Nina Stradwick, Stella Feeny, Isabella Little, Anya Chawla, Ilan Storer, Jaxon Fahey, Vince Alvino, Anthony Oliverio, Enzo Fuda, Alex Tieu, Cowen Suyapto, William Gibson, Winston Zhang, Boyd Fox and Oliver Durkin.

1st Place	Schools Competition	St Andrews
1st Place	10 yr 1500 metres Girls	Eva Flint
1st Place	12 yr 1500 metres Girls	Mila Fassina
1st Place	10 yr 800 Metres Girls	Eva Flint
1st Place	10 yr High Jump Boys	Jaxon Fahey
1st Place	11 yr 800 Metres Boys	Andrei Chemutov
1st Place	11 yr Discus Girls	Ashlee Basnayake
1st Place	11 yr High Jump Boys	Andrei Chemutov
1st Place	11 yr Discus Boys	Alex Adol
1st Place	11 yr 100m Girls Relay	Emma Liu Daniella Gareyeva Ashlee Basnayake Jessica Dong
1st Place	11 yr 100m Boys Relay	Alex Adol Andrei Chemutov Andrej Ugrica Winston Zhang
2nd Place	11 yr 1500 Metres Boys	Andrei Chemutov
2nd Place	11 yr Long Jump Girls	Ava Mouchakar
2nd Place	12 yr Discus Girls	Anya Chawla
2nd Place	12 yr 200 Metres Girls	Rose Ward
3rd Place	11 yr Shot Put Boys	Oliver Kiu
3rd Place	12 yr Shot Put Girls	Rose Ward
3rd Place	12 yr 1500 Metres Boys	Darsh Singh
3rd Place	12 yr 800 Metres Boys	Darsh Singh
3rd Place	11 yr 100 Metres Girls	Daniella Gareyeva
3rd Place	10 yr 100 Metres Girls	Eva Flint
3rd Place	10 yr 200 Metres Girls	Eva Flint
3rd Place	11 yr !00 Metres Boys	Alex Adol
3rd Place	11 yr 200 Metres Boys	Andrej Ugrica

Congratulations to the following children who were selected for State Day;

Alex Adol, Eva Flint, Mila Fassina, Andrei Chemutov, Jaxon Fahey, Ashlee Basnayake and Daniella Gareyeva.

Subsequently Eva Flint won her 1500m and 800m events at state day. She set PBs in both races to win the 10y girls 1500m with 5:34.82 (a SAPSASA record by 5.31s) and 800m with 2:39.66. Her relay team also won the 4x100m. Andrei Chemutov also placed third in the 800m.

Congratulations to all athletes who competed on the day. Each child gave their best effort and many achieved personal bests. Thank you to all parents and friends who were able to come and support the athletes.

Mr Moss & Mr Mylonas