This week saw the return of a stalwart of the St Columba’s calendar – the Senior School swimming gala! Pupils from Transitus to SVI traveled to the On-X in Linwood for the afternoon to take part in a variety of races.
Here are the results from the day:Transitus Girls
1 – Mhairi McD
2 – Robyn McA
3 – Ella M
Transitus Boys
1 – Brodie McA
2 – Matthew D
3 – Alex J
Junior Girls
1 – Ava H
2 – Lauren McA
(No 3rd place)
Salver for Junior Freestyle – Eve M
Junior Boys
1 – Carrick T
2 – Finlay M
3 – Ollie J
Intermediate Girls
1 – Lily McC
2 – Jessica S
3 – Amy P
Bell for Intermediate Freestyle – Lily McC
Intermediate Boys
1 – Tom J
2 – Lukas K
3 – Charlie B
Senior Girls
1 – Stella McC (new School record; Stella also broke the School record for the Back Stroke)
2 – Emilia R
3 – Molly C
Trophy for Senior Breast Stroke – Emma D
Senior Boys
1 – Matthew H
2 – Alistair C
3 – Oliver P
Winner of the Cup for Senior Freestyle – Matthew H
Open Butterfly Champions
Girls – Stella McC (new School record)
Boys – Matthew H
Interhouse Trophy
1st Craigmarloch 485 points
2nd Duchal 382 points
3rd Kilallan 320 points
4th Strathgryffe 191 points
Many thanks to Mr Reid and his amazing team in the PE Department for organising this event; Mrs MacKenzie and Mr Stark for keep on top of all the scoring; and to all of the Senior School staff who helped to supervise proceedings, both poolside and in the stands.
