On Thursday, 4 September, the school came alive for our annual Battle of the Houses afternoon – and what an epic showdown it was!

Students got to pick from eight action-packed activities, from Pickleball to Art Olympics, and faced off against rival houses. The energy was sky-high, the competition fierce, and the teamwork on full display. Whether it was smashing goals, scoring points, or getting creative, every house brought their A-game.

Our activity leaders could not stop talking about how well students showed off our school values: Connection, Growth, Courage, Respect, and Responsibility. At the end of the day, they each chose one student to receive the House Spirit Award – recognising those who led by example, encouraged their peers, and kept the vibes positive all afternoon.

House Spirit Award Recipients:

· Simulator Golf: Logan (Year 10) – tried something new and lifted the team up with encouragement.

· Netball & Volleyball: Georgie (Year 9) – the team’s loudest cheerer and biggest motivator.

· Digital Technologies: Angus (Year 9) – tech wizard with a great attitude in every challenge.

· Art Olympics: Adeline (Year 9) – creativity + teamwork = gold star performance.

· Soccer & Archery: Jack (Year 7) – top sportsmanship from start to finish.

· Pickleball: Maddie (Year 9) – played hard, helped out, and kept spirits high.

· Fishing: Chace (Year 10) – patient, persistent, and always ready to help others.

· Cooking: Scarlett (Year 7) & Sommer (Year 8) – made sure everyone was included and every dish was a team win.

House Rankings

When the dust settled, Jenner absolutely smashed it, taking out top spot in most events.

It was an incredible afternoon full of laughter, competition, and school pride – and now the countdown is on to the Athletics Carnival on 13 and 14 November (Week 5, Term 4). This will be the final chance to claim house glory and decide who will be crowned the 2025 Champion House.