SCENIC Shores State School has once again shown that size is no barrier to success, turning in an outstanding performance at this year’s Bayside District Track & Field Competition.
The school, with just 65 students of eligible age, placed 14th out of 39 state and private schools.
Scenic Shores claimed the prestigious Aggregate Percentage Shield, awarded to the school with the most outstanding performance relative to size.
In doing so, the team dethroned last year’s winners, Ormiston College, to the delight of their school.
A total of 18 Scenic Shores students qualified for the event, with 14 competing proudly across track and field disciplines.
Their combined efforts earned the school one of its strongest district results in recent memory.
Among the standout individual performances was Alfie, who secured second place in the 10 Years Boys Shotput with a throw of 7.88 metres.
But the star of the carnival was Kookaburra House Captain William, whose extraordinary all-round effort saw him medal in nearly every event he contested.
He won the 100 metres and 200 metres, placed third in both the 1500 metres and 800 metres, finished third in the long jump, and came sixth in the shotput.
William’s versatility and determination also earned him first place as a Tetrathlete, awarded to athletes who compete across four mandatory disciplines and an additional chosen event.
He set two new records, breaking the 11 Years Boys 100 metres mark with a time of 13.08 seconds and smashing the Tetrathlete points record with an unprecedented 1086 points, eclipsing the previous benchmark of 955.
Scenic Shores staff and families said the result highlighted not only the athletic talent of the students but also the spirit of teamwork and community that underpins the school’s culture.
One teacher said the win was proof that no school is too small to make a big impact and that the whole community should be proud of what has been achieved together.
And in another boost for the Scenic Shores community, the school is set to benefit from a new flashing school zone sign to help keep students safe on their way to and from class.
The upgrade is part of a $6.9 million state-wide investment this financial year to improve safety in more than 100 high-risk school zones across Queensland.
State Member for Redlands Rebecca Young said improving safety around local schools was a top priority.
“Parents and teachers at Scenic Shores have shared their concerns about speeding in the school zone,” Mrs Young said.
“This upgrade is about listening to our community and taking action.
“The new flashing school zone sign will remind drivers when they need to slow down and help keep our kids safe.”
