Catherine McAuley Swimming Carnival 2026
The rain did not dampen the House spirit as the McAuley community came together for the school swimming carnival, held last Friday 27th February at the Parramatta Aquatic Centre.
Despite the wet weather, around 320 students made their way to the pools, bringing with them energy, enthusiasm and plenty of house pride. The carnival featured a combination of competitive and novelty races, offering opportunities for all students to be able to participate.
A highlight of the day was the Fastest Girl in the School (50m Freestyle) event. Congratulations to Maisy C., who claimed the title. Well done also to students Ruby S. who placed second and Billie F. who followed in third. Also, the ever-popular Staff vs Students Race also had spectators eagerly watching to see who would take the win - the students came out on top this year.
Adding extra colour to the day, the Year 12 students embraced their dress-up theme of ‘Sailors’, proudly sporting sailor hats as they celebrated a memorable milestone - their final school swimming carnival.
Simultaneously, back at school, the majority of students who opted to stay on campus enjoyed an ‘onland’ swimming carnival in the Morley Centre. Their day was filled with various relay activities, team challenges, and plenty of enthusiastic cheering, ensuring that everyone could participate in the fun regardless of the weather.
“The Swimming Carnival was a fantastic day filled with energy and House spirit. It was wonderful to see so many students participating, competing with enthusiasm, proudly supporting their Houses through their participation in the novelty events held both at the pool and back at school.” - Ms Papazoglou, Sports Coordinator
Here is the list of all the winners at the Swimming Carnival:
Age champions
12 years age champions
In 3rd place from Dobson, Elise K.
In 2nd place from Ryan, Eva A.
In 1st place from Coolcock, Ava C.
13 years age champions
In 3rd place from Ryan, Emily C.
In 2nd place from Mercedes, Rose G.
In 1st place from Dobson, Tilly G.
14 years age champions
In 3rd place from Mercedes, Scarlett E.
In 2nd place from Caritas, Sophie S.
In 1st place from Coolock, Billie F.
15 years age champions
In 3rd place from Coolcock, Olivia P.
In 2nd place from Clare, Lucy C.
In 1st place from Veritas, Jolene C.
16 years age champions
In 3rd place from Veritas, Bianca T.
In 2nd place from Caritas, Ruby S.
In 1st place from Veritas, Maisy C.
17 years age champions
In 3rd place from Dobson, Caitlyn G.
In 2nd place from Caritas, Giselle V.
In 1st place from Clare, Zoe L.
18 years age champions
In Equal 3rd place from Mercedes, Erin M. and Ryan, Ava S.
In 2nd place from Coolock, Ava R.
In 1st place from Coolock, Kansinee E.
Overall School Champions
In Equal 3rd place from Dobson, Tilly G. (Year 8) and from Coolock, Ava C., (Year 7)
In 2nd place from Veritas, Maisy C., (Year 10)
In 1st place from Coolock, Billie F. (Year 9)
Here is a list of the House Competition Results:
Non-competitive events held in the pool and at school.
In Equal 3rd Place, Mercedes and Veritas
In 2nd Place, Dobson
The non-competitive House Champion of 2026 is Caritas
The House Champions (the house that accumulates the most points overall from the competitive events)
In 4th Place, Dobson
In 3rd Place, Veritas
In 2nd Place, Caritas
In 1st Place, Coolock
Overall Swimming House Champions of 2026
In Equal 4th Place, Coolock and Mercedes
In 3rd Place, Dobson
In 2nd Place, Veritas
In 1st Place, Cartias
Holly Khamo | Media Assistant
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