Running Strong: 2025 Aquinas Cross Country

Aquinas students put their best foot forward at the 2025 AC Cross Country, with nearly 800 students from all year levels completing the 3km course to earn House points and achieve personal bests.

From seasoned runners to those taking it at a stroll, everyone who took part was a champion. A special shout-out goes to our staff runners—particularly Mr Kevin Elder, who clocked up an incredible nine laps of the course around the school and Pyes Pa neighbourhood!

In a hotly contested House competition, Cluny crossed the line first with 317 points, followed by Foy (280), Browne (238) and Hēni Pore (215). As a result, Cluny’s flag is flying from the AC flagpole this week!

Ka mau te wehi to all students, staff, and supporters who made this event such a success. Download all the photos here.

The top place-getters were:

Year 7 Girls:

1. Lucy Walker

2. Lola Bennett

3. Madeline Askin

Year 7 Boys:

1. Samuel Avery

2. Blake Gallagher

3. Xavier Tustin

Year 8 Girls:

1. Sophie Reid

2. Sophie Fitzgerald

3. Maria Turol

Year 8 Boys:

1. George McKinnon

2. Rob Steer

3. Jono Dalton

U14 Girls:

1. Zara Willers

2. Phoebe Kirk

3. Janelle Tustin

U14 Boys:

1. Daniel Addidle

2. Jude Atherton

3. Harrison Avery

U16 Girls:

1. Sophie Harrison

2. Charlotte Deboy

3. Lydia Snaith

U16 Boys:

1. Adam de Souza

2. Tiare Workman

3. Thom Finnimore

U19 Girls:

1. Holly Fausett

2. Emma Rogers

3. Maggie Glubb

U19 Boys:

1. Nathan Holmberg

2. Lenny Gilbert

3. CJ Flavell

Thanks to Mr David Benseman and student photographers: Alba Richardson, Emma Swain, Evie Thorne, Jenna Alba and Madison Brown.

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