A delayed start …by one week saw beautiful weather, super keen young athletes and a wall of eager paparazzi looking for that perfect shot. Throw in some very capable staff and we had a recipe for one superb Athletics Carnival.

As the masses descended upon the hallowed Buchanan fields at Stanmore, some in blue, some red, some white, one could only wonder what exhilaration lay ahead. 3 stations, 6 events, 2 ½ hours, what could be a better way to start a Wednesday morning! With shot put, discus, long jump, javelin, sprints and relays on the menu, the Wyvern and Lindfield crowd looked to set to feast on the abundance of athletic opportunities that presented themselves.

And the result was a well organised, well-oiled and highly energetic and enthralling experience where the talents of the K-2 students from both campuses shone brightly. Whether it was a javelin throw that would have had the Australian Cricket team coach turning his head, or the super fast sprint race that had Usain Bolt moving to fifth gear, the boys from Newington were outstanding. One can only wonder what brilliance we can expect from these young chargers as they enter the Primary years shortly….

Mark Caulfield – Sports Master