CAMDEN Haven High School students (CHHS) placed second at the Inter-School Olympics last month, taking on schools from various parts of NSW in a range of athletic pursuits.

This highly-anticipated event on the school’s sporting calendar was held in Newcastle from October 23-25, featuring competing schools from Dubbo, Forster and Wallsend.

Representing CHHS were 48 talented athletes from Years 8 and 9.

The Inter-School Olympics featured both individual and group activities, allowing students to exhibit their abilities in different settings.

Team sports included dodgeball, offside touch, ultimate frisbee, soccer, netball, pickleball, golf, and XL volleyball.

Individual competitions challenged students in modern athletic activities such as the broad jump, vortex throw, frisbee throw, and medicine ball toss.

Despite entering the competition with minimal preparation, CHHS students displayed remarkable determination and teamwork, battling opponents well-versed in the intricacies of each game.

After scores were calculated, CHHS secured the silver medal.

“Offside touch involved lots of running and our school was strong in this area,” said Eva, Charlie and Olive.

“We had lots of laughs at ‘Big Ball Volleyball’, especially bashing the ball and trying to get it over the net,” said Noah and Nash.

CHHS PDHPE teacher Catherine Carroll said the travelling students performed admirably and represented their school well.

“This incredible group of students truly represented CHHS with pride and sportsmanship, proving themselves to be an invaluable asset both to our school and wider community,” Ms Carroll said.

“We are immensely proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see what the future holds as we prepare for the next Inter-School Olympics in Dubbo in 2025.”

By Kim AMBROSE