Rowing Success

MMXXI

The 2022 Rowing season has been one to remember. It has certainly had its challenges; however, the St Catherine’s students have demonstrated resilience, determination, and persistence throughout.

BACK-TO-BACK

head of the schoolgirls rowing regatta

The Fearless Girl

The 2022 Rowing Season was another one to go down in the history books, with the MMXXI, the St Catherine’s First VIII winning the Schoolgirl Eight Division 1 at the Head of Schoolgirls Regatta, and two weeks later crossing the line first at the Australian Rowing Championships to take out the National title in the Schoolgirl Eight. The final race of the season had everyone on the edge of their seats, the crew demonstrated great determination and grit, only taking the lead within the last 100m of the race. This is the first time in St Catherine’s history that the School has won both the Head of Schoolgirls Regatta and the National Championships in the same year, a phenomenal effort, and a remarkable achievement. This is a back-to-back victory for the First VIII at the Head of Schoolgirls Regatta, and only the second time in history the School has ever won this event. Summer Balla-Kellett, Bronte Cullen, Sarah Marriott and Zara Bongiorno have now won this event two years in a row. The St Catherine’s Second VIII, The Fearless Girl, showed their fearlessness in their approach to racing, attacking every race with great determination and courage, taking out a silver medal in the Schoolgirl Eight Division 2. At the Australian Rowing Championships, the Fearless Girl raced against and beat a number of first eights from across the country, placing 11th overall out of 22 crews, a truly fantastic effort.

head of the schoolgirls rowing regatta

Our Year 9 students have worked hard developing their technique and ability to push themselves. They have built a strong sense of camaraderie and each crew raced with strength and fortitude. The Year 10 students should be commended on their efforts. They have continued to challenge themselves and each other to work harder. They raced with confidence and grit. The Year 10 Gunn crew raced exceptionally well throughout the Regatta, earning themselves a bronze medal in the Year 10 Quad Scull Division 2 A Final, as did Rhea Werner who also won a bronze medal in the year 10 Single Scull Division 1. The St Catherine’s Rowing Program may be small, but it certainly is mighty. The strength and determination of our students are admired by many other schools. We congratulate all the St Catherine’s crews on their hard work and a fantastic season.

Miss Brigette Carlile Head of Rowing

Gunn

HOSG WINNERS AND AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

First VIII

MMXXI: Zara Peele, Sienna Darcy, Lucy Green, Zara Bongiorno, Chloe Nevins, Sarah Marriott, Jemima Wilcox, Bronte Cullen, Summer Balla-Kellett Coaches: Mr John Saunders & Miss Brigette Carlile

HOSG MEDAL WINNING CREWS

Second VIII

The Fearless Girl: Jemima McLennan, Georgia Szer, Olivia (Liv) Howitt, Mietta Passon, Rosie Oxley, Freya Cantwell, Zoe Hall, Charlotte Rodgers, Arabella Hall Coach: Miss Isabelle Ferrali

Year 10 Division 2 Quad

Gunn: Scarlett Pringle, Amelie Snell-Bliss, Millie Nilsen, Georgia Hennessy, Olivia Hargrave Coach: Mr Richard Greene

Year 10 Sculler

Rhea Werner

Rhea Werner