Primary Interschool Swimming Carnival

The Primary Swim Team performed well at the Interschool Swimming Carnival. The 9 year olds swam well in their 50 m free debut race. Jamie, Harrison Lauren and Jessee all made it to the finals. Jack , Jordan and India swam great legs in the Junior relays. Georgia and Molly swam particularly well in the breast stroke with both making the finals. Georgia showed a talent for butterfly after being in the top placings in the finals and just slowing in the last 5 metres. A little more fitness and she will be a force to be reckoned with.Daniel swam well in all events and it was pleasing to see his committment to swimming all races regardless of how tired he was getting.Madi swam out of her skin to win all her 50m races and coming 2nd in the Open 100m Free and winning Age Champion for 11 Yr Girls. Jessica swam a great breast stroke final and always gave her best effort in all races.Shyann and Margaret backed up for all the 50m races and made most of the finals as well. Curtis, Ben and Roger swam well against a very tough field of competitors. Curtis got 2nds and 3rds to be the runner up of 12 Yr Boys (behind a tie for 1st). Elissa swam well in the 13 Yr Girls to be the runner up for Age Champion. The Senior Boys Relays placed 2nd in the Medley and 3rd in the Free Relay.The Senior Girls placed 3rd in the Free Relay. Overall BTC was 2nd in the Average Trophy and 4th in the Aggregate Trophy. Well done to the team!

Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival

On a balmy Thursday afternoon, Primary students eagerly waited to cool off in the pool in the 2009 Interhouse Swimming Carnival.It was pleasing to see so many students 'having a go' at either the 25m or 50 m events.The younger students had Senior student helpers and kickboards where required.Students loved the Big T Shirt relay contest.Girls Age Champions were Mikalah Alloway 8yrs Girls, Jessee Santo 9 yrs Girls,Georgia Mintram 10 Yrs Girls, Madi Smith 11 yrs Girls, Shyann Gishford 12 Yrs Girls. Elissa Masterson won her 13 yrs races(Primary only) .Boys Age Champions were Jack Pickering 8Yrs Boys, Jamie Lessells 9 Yrs Boys, Daniel Simatis 11 Yrs Boys, Curtis Rayment 12 Yrs Boys. Records on the day were broken by Madi Smith (50m Free, Back, Br, 100m Free)Curtis Rayment (50m Back)Elissa Masterson(50m Br, Fly, Free,100m Free)Overall House winners for the girls was Archie House and for the Boys was Bacon House. Good luck to the Interschool team to represent BTC at the Interschool Swimming Carnival this Friday.

Young Endeavour Explorer

Last term, after a rigorous selection process, BTC student Ewen McLennan was excited to be selected to set sail on the Young Endeavour as part of the Young Endeavour Program.After a bout of sea sickness...for many a young sailor, Ewen got his sea legs and settled in to enjoy an unforgetable experience as they sailed for 11 days from Townsville to Cairns. Hinchinbrook Island was a favourite port- of- call for Ewen.As part of the program, apart from climbing up the really high rigging, the novice sailors had to take turns as the "Cook for the Day". Word has it that Ewen's gourmet creation of Banana Pancakes and Thai Chilli Prawns has earmarked a spot for him on Master Chef !!! The friendships made, leadership skills and personal growth which evolved from the trip were priceless .Ewen thanked the Charters Towers City Council for supporting him in this fantastic quest. Congratulations Ewen. What a great achievement.