Orienteering: a cross-country race in which competitors

use a map to find checkpoints in unfamiliar territory.

Coromandel Valley PS recently attended the Orienteering School Champs, in which 26 of our Year 5 and 6 students competed. It was a beautiful, sunny day and perfect for running around the natural surrounds of Belair National Park with the kangaroos. Our children reported having a great time and wanting to do it again next year.

Students have been learning about orienteering in PE and this was a good chance to put their knowledge and skills to the test. All our participants should be congratulated on doing a great job!

A special mention to the following placegetters:

Individual events:

• Lucas C - 3^rd
• Eamonn B – 4^th

Paired events:

• Ella O & Freya P – 1^st
• Lyly M & Amelie T – 1^st
• Tyler M & Archie S – 1^st
• Harry G & Jayden H – 1^st
• Joel Z & James A – 2^nd
• Kade H & Quincy K – 2^nd
• Lucy W & Eliza M – 2^nd
• Ruby M & Emma C – 3^rd

Our school finished a respectable 2^nd in the primary school category – a very pleasing effort in our first year at the carnival.

Thank you to parents who assisted with supervision and photography.

Mr De Lyster