Our annual Cummins Area School Sports Day, held on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, was a fantastic showcase of determination, sportsmanship, and team spirit. The event was filled with exciting races, field events, and friendly competition, with students giving their best efforts throughout the day.
Final Standings – Danny Hughes Shield
Flinders – 3384 points
Eyre – 3381 points
Sturt – 3033 points
Congratulations to Eyre, who won the Jenny Kennett Shield for most individual championship points without the Novelties.
Individual Winners
We would like to extend our congratulations to the following students for their outstanding individual achievements:
9 & Under
Adaline Lawrie – 55 points
Caleb Moroney – 63 points
10 Years
Elkie Doudle/Lexi Stephens – 65 points
Riley Elliott – 67 points
11 Years
Maggie Pedler – 74 points
Max Crettenden – 93 points
12 Years
Shaylee Britza – 87 points
Reide Mickan – 71 points
13 Years
Kenzie Hancock – 91 points
Tom Shirley – 74 points
14 Years
Della Pedler – 80 points
Ronan Jutzen – 77 points
15 Years
Taleah Turner – 101 points
Lochie Hazelgrove – 72 points
16 Years
April Wagner – 97 points
Mitch Blacker – 78 points
Open
Bella Giddings – 90 points
Joel Modra – 81 points
Record-Breaking Achievements
A special congratulations to Max Crettenden, who broke the Sub Junior High Jump Record by 8cm, achieving an incredible 138cm, surpassing the previous record of 130cm set by Aaron Kerr and Charlie Turnbull in 2017.
Max also broke the Sub Junior Shot Put record with a throw of 9.05m, surpassing the previous record of 8.49m. However, this was eclipsed by Beau Paech, who now holds the record with a throw of 9.85m for the Sub Junior Shot Put. The previous record was held by Isaac Traegar set in 2014. Congratulations to Beau on this outstanding achievement!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to:
Renee Rogers and The Cummins Pool Committee for running the canteen along with all the parents who donated food.
Rachel Green for providing her coffee caravan.
SA Water for supplying the Quench Bench.
Cummins Memorial Rec Centre for allowing us to use the oval and facilities.
Lower Eyre Family Practice for donating individual championship medallions.
Michael Minhard for supplying & delivering new sand for the school jump pits.
Megan Briese & John Norton for preparing the oval, gathering shades, chairs, and event equipment.
House captains and Student Volunteers for helping compile folders and organise relay teams.
Year 5/6 students for designing the program covers. Notable mentions to Lacey Phelps, Oscar Bellenger, Maggie Pedler and Jessie Lance for their winning designs.
Parents, grandparents, and spectators for cheering and encouraging students.
CAS staff for supervision, scoring, event management, and setup/pack up.
Jenna Bellenger for all her admin and social media throughout the lead up.
The Sports Committee: Steph Phelps for organising the job roster; Henry Breen, James Pedler, and Megan Briese for marking both ovals; and all the PE teachers for helping with lead up events before the carnival.
All Students for their participation, enthusiasm, and encouragement of their peers. A special mention to the majority of Year 12s, who went above and beyond this year by arriving early to set up and staying late to pack up. Well done on your leadership throughout the day.
Well done to students Nyssa Habner, Jessie Hocking, and Lexi Eldridge, who volunteered in various roles including canteen and track throughout the whole day.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this Sports Day a wonderful event for our students.
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