WA Schools Orienteering Championships

On Wednesday 15 June, a small group of Year 7 -11 students participated in Western Australia’s largest annual orienteering event, the Be Active WA Schools Championships, held at Lake Leschenaultia, in Chidlow.

Orienteering is a cross-country navigation sport. Participants use a map and compass to find their way around a marked course, traditionally on foot and in the bush. At the race start, the students are given a pre-marked course map, they then navigate to all the control points in sequential order until they reach the finish. 

On the day all students performed very well and represented the College well. This year it was great to see that most of the students completed the course successfully, something we have been working hard to achieve over the last few years. A special mention must go to Hannah Schnell, who placed third in the 16 & Over Girls A category. Well done, Hannah, this will also mean Hannah will be selected for the WA State Tea in Orienteering.

Mrs Christina Davini
Frayne House Coordinator