
Ripplebrook's Rylee Allchin picks up speed as he prepares to leap.

Ellinbank's Yumi Taylor comes in for a landing in long jump.

Looking to launch is Ellinbank's Zayne Oldham.

Ellinbank's Camille Hanley gives it her all in the long jump.

Bona Vista's Fenix Rosse, Lucas Pope, Alex Jagoe, Chane Hayes and Izzy Williams enjoy a break between events.

Ripplebrook's Marley Cattanach is all smiles as she approaches the finish line in her race.

Bona Vista's Delia Lott lands in the long jump.

Letting her missile fly is Ellinbank's Eden Conroy.

Bona Vista's Harry Slamani launches his throw.

Bona Vista's Delia Lott takes off in the long jump.

Lining up his throw is Ripplebrook's Kian Toth.

Ripplebrook's Arjay Dunne, Blake Jukes, Marley Coss and Katie Beath cheer on the younger kids during their race.

Showing unified school spirit are Ripplebrook's Santanna Bisceo and Nathan Jukes, Ellinbank's Camille Hanley and Yumi Taylor and Bona Vista's Chane Hays and Izzy Williams.

Waiting for their turn are Ellinbank's Ryan Hodgson, Bona Vista's Ivy Moore and Ellinbank's Max Foley.

There were already a few ribbons won for Ripplebrook's Charlie Berryman, Cam Pearson and Taj Brooks.
Three of the region's smaller schools got together recently to hold their annual small schools athletics day.
Bona Vista, Ellinbank and Ripplebrook Primary Schools headed to Geoff Watt Memorial Track on Thursday March 6 to compete with and against one another in a variety of track and field events.
Through the schools' combined efforts, the day gave students the chance to make new friends and compete against a host of other students, giving them the full school sports experience.