Yesterday, about 60 year 13 students from King’s High School celebrated the midpoint of the year — as well as the upcoming winter solstice — by braving the southern seas and jumping into the frigid waters at St Clair Beach.
King’s High School rector Nick McIvor said this was the school’s fifth year doing the leap into the ocean.
‘‘This is about having something to define year 13, to give it character, pull the boys together — and to have some fun.
‘‘Every year there’s more boys wanting to get involved in it, which is great.’’
Student Kai Koni, who was celebrating his 18th birthday, was one of the boys taking the plunge.
He was one of the last to leave the water.
Kai said he had never swum at St Clair Beach in the middle of June before.
‘‘Just here to have some fun with friends — this is our final year, so this is pretty special.
‘‘I definitely want to remember this, enjoy the rest of the year as much as possible, and do as much as I can.’’
