Mates on a mission: seven junior superstars smash state records together

Not one, not two, but seven standout students from Spring Hill Public School are making headlines and turning their sporting dreams into reality.

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The seven athletes took on the State Primary School Sports Association Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush, returning with a haul of medals, trophies, and national honours.

Seven Spring Hill superstars are crushing their sports dreams. Picture: Supplied.

The youngest of the squad is 10-year-old Destiny Moore, who only began collecting ribbons at small-school carnivals last year.

The rising star said stepping onto the track can still feel daunting, but the roaring cheers from the grandstands gave her all the motivation she needed.

"It was a bit overwhelming but my mum and dad were there and Mrs Mac (teacher at SHPS) cheered me on," Moore said.

"When I was running the 100 metre sprint, I could hear our relay team and my parents shouting "Go Desto" it made me smile and I waved to everyone."

Moore's dedication was evident on the score sheet across the 100 metres, long jump, shot put, and discus, where she set two records.

But track and field is only half the story, Moore is an absolute weapon in the water, too.

She will dive into the pool alongside 10-year-old Robbie Bourke when they head south to compete against the country's best.

"I have also been selected to swim at Nationals as well as discus and shot put...I am so excited," she said.

Destiny Moore and her school mate Robbie Bourke will compete in Swimming at Nationals. Picture: Supplied.

11-year-old Patrick Roweth qualifies for Nationals in athletics.

"I started training at school for the Jack May Cup Carnivals when I was in Kindergarden," Roweth said.

"I am very excited and proud to represent NSW and my school at Nationals...I have never been to Melbourne so I am excited to finally experience it."

While Roweth also shined in the 100 metres and shot put, his standout moment came in the long jump, where he leapt to a fresh personal best (PB).

"I was really nervous especially when I made the top eight in the long jump," he said.

"But then I was just really happy and excited that I had jumped a PB."

While his classmates couldn't be there in the stands at Homebush, knowing they were glued to the classroom livestream back at Spring Hill made all the difference.

With national honours secured, Roweth is already eyeing his next big challenge - soaring past four metres in the long jump.

"But I don't mind if I don't because I am already representing the state and will do my best," he said.

Patrick Roweth is all smiles after coming off the track. Picture: Supplied.

Blink and you'll miss this relay squad.

11-year-olds Reuben Reid, Elsie Sharp and Mia Cantrill teamed up with 12-year-old Damo Hines to claim a well-earned bronze medal during the championships.

"I thought I was going to explode, I was so excited....I loved standing on the podium with my teammates," Reid said.

"It was nothing I had ever experienced before," Sharp said.

Very little beats celebrating a win with schoolmates, and Cantrill was the first to admit their close friendship off the track helps when race day arrives.

"We play soccer, handball, football and netball together at recess and lunch...we all know each other really well, and are in the same classroom together," she said.

"Being together at the marshalling tent out on the track was not as scary as we thought because we were together," all four students said.

Little stars hold up their medals on the relay podium. Picture: Supplied.

"Also having our parents, grandparents, siblings and teachers yelling after us was fantastic."

Looking back on his time at state, Hines was quick to deflect the praise straight back to his teammates.

"I love competing together and encouraging each other," he said.

A bronze medal around their necks was just the beginning; this quartet has their eyes firmly set on their next dream.

"We want to make State again next year and hopefully run it in 58 seconds," they said.

"Relays are lots of fun."

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