On a crisp, clear winter day, Sancta Maria College students from Years 7 to 13 laced up their running shoes, rallied their house pride, and took on the annual School Cross Country. The event brought together the entire college community for a day of physical challenge, encouragement, and incredible effort across all year levels.
The cross-country course tested endurance and perseverance, but that didn’t stop our students from giving it their all. With every lap, chants of support echoed from house leaders, teachers, and fellow classmates, urging runners forward toward the finish line.
Top Finishers by Year Level
Year 7 Girls
Tiffany Chen led the charge in a fast-paced race, showing impressive stamina and determination from start to finish. |
Year 7 Boys
Victor’s strong pace helped him take a commanding lead, while Ethan and Luigi followed closely in an exciting finish. |
Year 8 Girls
Ariana’s performance was powerful and confident, helping Waitematā build their house points early in the day. |
Year 8 Boys
Matthew ran a tactically smart race, pacing himself well and sprinting to victory in the final stretch. |
Year 9 Girls
A brilliant race by Elaina, who held off strong competition from her peers to finish first. |
Year 9 Boys
A sweep at the top by Waitematā in the boys’ race helped strengthen their house position. |
Year 10 Girls
Sylvia’s incredible drive pushed her ahead of a tightly packed group in a close finish. |
Year 10 Boys
Cesar displayed excellent form and grit as he pulled away to claim first place. |
Year 11 Girls
A strong performance from Sophia kept Waitematā’s winning streak alive in the senior divisions. |
Year 11 Boys
Rogres’s pace and power earned him the win, helping Hokianga in the house standings. |
Year 12 Girls
Kael’s excellent run showcased senior leadership and endurance. |
Year 12 Boys
A strong showing from Kororāreka’s Nathan helped boost house morale in a competitive field. |
Year 13 Girls
Scarlette sprinted home with confidence, leaving a lasting impression in her final school cross country. |
Year 13 Boys
Stephen ran with maturity and focus, crossing the finish line first in the final race of the day. |
Overall House Results
After all the races and incredible individual performances, the house results were tallied. The atmosphere was electric as the final standings were revealed:
🥇 1st Place: Waitematā – 447 points
🥈 2nd Place: Hokianga – 395 points
🥉 3rd Place: Akaroa – 364 points
🎖️ 4th Place: Kororāreka – 339 points
A huge congratulations to Waitematā House for taking out the top spot with consistency, spirit, and plenty of first place finishes throughout the day!
The 2025 Cross Country was more than just a competition—it was a celebration of perseverance, house spirit, and sportsmanship. Every student who crossed the finish line contributed to the energy and success of the day. A massive thank you to the Sports department, staff marshals, and student leaders who made the day run smoothly.
An amazing Day of House Spirit, determination, and champions – we look forward to next year’s event being just as thrilling!
