Head of the River Presentations

On Saturday 22 March, our club proudly hosted a memorable Awards Night and End-of-Season Dinner in the school Central Plaza & STEM Garden, marking the conclusion of a highly successful rowing season.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from School Principal, Roy Page, and Club Chair, Mike Adler, followed by inspiring speeches from Captains of Boats, Sofia and Rohan, and Rowing Manager Talitha Benson, who introduced all club members. The awards ceremony, led by our dedicated coaches, recognized the achievements of all athletes who competed this season. Special accolades were presented to those who demonstrated exceptional commitment and performance throughout the year.

Award Recipients

Year 8 Boys

🏅 Best Rower: Thomas J
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Jack R

Year 9 Boys

🏅 Best Rower: Ethan P
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Filip F

Year 10 Boys

🏅 Best Rower: Antonio M
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Pax M

Senior Boys

🏅 Best Rower: Nickolas H
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Bodhi H

Year 8 Girls

🏅 Best Rower: Lucy M
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Lucy P

Year 9 Girls

🏅 Best Rower: Evie M
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Anabelle N

Year 10 Girls

🏅 Best Rower: Grace K
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Scarlett P

Senior Girls

🏅 Best Rower: Sofia A
🏆 Coaches’ Award: Serena A

Club Awards

🏅 Best Coxswain: Mitchell E
🌟 Most Improved (Female): Eva J
🌟 Most Improved (Male): Bodhi H

Special Trophies

🏆 Principal’s Trophy: Isaac D
🏆 President’s Trophy: Tom R

Recognition Awards

🏅 Committee Member of the Year: Janine Basso
🎖️ Coach of the Year: Ashley Ng & Nicole Ng

Following the formal proceedings, guests gathered in the beautifully arranged school garden for dinner, where the ambiance was enriched by live music performed by a talented school duo. This year, we were delighted to enjoy gourmet burgers from Daisy Burger, while drinks were generously provided by The Suburban Brew.

As part of the celebration, heartfelt acknowledgments were shared, and special gifts were presented to our coaches and committee members in appreciation of their tireless efforts in making this season a success. Additionally, Ergathon donations were announced, and rowers were awarded prizes in recognition of their dedication and contributions to the club, so a huge congratulations to Kemi, Filip, Pax, and Lucy P who all donated above and beyond. The evening concluded with an exciting raffle draw, where the lucky winner received a hoodie from our club’s new merchandise collection.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a role in organizing this remarkable event. To our athletes, we wish you a productive winter training period and every success in the upcoming 2025/26 season.