Winmalee High School finished the year on a sporting high, winning the prestigious W. J. Young Trophy which is awarded to the most successful high school on the sporting field in the Sydney west area.
More than 50 high schools from Parramatta to Katoomba are eligible for the trophy.
Success at zone, regional and state level determines the winning school including the number of students selected in Sydney west teams and Combined High Schools (CHS) Sports Association state teams.
Winmalee High School won the CHS state 12x50metre freestyle relay at this year's state carnival for the third year in a row in record time.
Four Winmalee High School students also received Blue awards for outstanding achievement from the Sydney West Secondary School Sport Association.
Mark Isichei was awarded a Blue for basketball, Jack Kemp received his for swimming while Joshua Watkins and Sam Nangle were awarded Blues for water polo.
Mark Isichei also won the region's Premier's Sporting Challenge Trophy as the most outstanding sportsman in the Sydney west area, which included a $500 scholarship prize.
"Mark is a dedicated and quiet achiever who has shone as an all-round sportsman. His sportsmanship and belief in fair play makes him a role model for younger students," his Blue citation stated.
"He has an aura and an imposing presence, which seems to touch those crossing his path."
The Sydney West Secondary School Sport Association awards ceremony was held on December 9.