Five records at swim carnival

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School held its annual swimming carnival at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on Wednesday, February 16, with nine-year-old Josephine Burraston breaking five records in her division.

Josephine broke records in the under-10 girl's individual medley, nine years 100 metre freestyle, nine years 50 metre freestyle, nine years 50 metre breaststroke, nine years 50 metre backstroke and nine years 50 metre butterfly.

Children from Year 2 through to 6 competed in the event.

"When not in the water competing, they were in the stands cheering for their house," said St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School publicity officer Ms Margaret Channing.

Age champions were: eight year girls Christina Rich, nine year girls Josephine Burraston, 10 year girls Grace Johnson, 11 year girls Jade Oakes, 12 year girls Imogen Benson, eight year boys Liam Oakes, nine year boys Gus Byer, 10 year boys Bradman Best, 11 year boys Campbell Sheppard, 12 year boys Bailey Coombes.

Media Release, 24 Feb 2011 Margaret Channing, St John the Baptist School