The 2022 Rowing season has been one to remember. It has certainly had its challenges; however, the St Catherine’s students have demonstrated resilience, determination and persistence throughout.

The Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta (HOSG) 2022 was another one for St Catherine’s history books. On the afternoon of Sunday 20 March, at approximately 4:30pm the MMXXI, St Catherine’s First VIII, crossed the finish line in first place in the Schoolgirl Eight Division 1.

MMXXI HOSG Winners Trophy!

This is a back-to-back victory for the First VIII in this race, and only the second time in history the School has ever won this event. Summer Balla-Kellett, Bronte Cullen, Sarah Marriott, and Zara Bongiorno have now won this event two years in a row. A phenomenal effort, and a remarkable achievement.

The St Catherine’s Second VIII, The Fearless Girl, showed their fearlessness in their approach to racing, attacking every race with great determination and courage. The Fearless Girl took out a silver medal in the Schoolgirl Eight Division 2.

Our Year 9 students have worked hard developing their technique and ability to push themselves. They have built a strong sense of camaraderie and each crew raced with strength and fortitude.

The Year 10 students should be commended on their efforts. They have continued to challenge themselves and each other to work harder. They raced with confidence and grit. The Year 10 Gunn crew raced exceptionally well throughout the Regatta, earning themselves a bronze medal in the Year 10 Quad Scull Division 2 A Final, as did Rhea Werner who also won a bronze medal in the Year 10 Single Scull Division 1.

The St Catherine’s Rowing Program may be small but it certainly is mighty. The strength and determination of our students are admired by many other schools. We congratulate all of the St Catherine’s crews on their hard work and a fantastic season.

HOSG Medal Winning Crews

First VIII
MMXXI: Zara Peele, Sienna Darcy, Lucy Green, Zara Bongiorno, Chloe Nevins, Sarah Marriott, Jemima Wilcox, Bronte Cullen, Summer Balla-Kellett
Coaches: Mr John Saunders & Miss Brigette Carlile

Second VIII
The Fearless Girl: Jemima McLennan, Georgia Szer, Olivia (Liv) Howitt, Mietta Passon, Rosie Oxley, Freya Cantwell, Zoe Hall, Charlotte Rodgers, Arabella Hall
Coach: Miss Isabelle Ferrali

Year 10 Division 2 Quad
Gunn: Scarlett Pringle, Amelie Snell-Bliss, Millie Nilsen, Georgia Hennessy, Olivia Hargrave
Coach: Mr Richard Greene

Year 10 Sculler
Rhea Werner

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