Ballarat Clarendon College claimed podium finishes in both the division one boys and girls races last year.
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And now under new head of rowing Tom Nash, the school is out for glory in the 2020 edition of the Head of the Lake carnival.
We take a look at how the College crews are shaping up ahead of Sunday's big morning of action.
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BALLARAT CLARENDON COLLEGE GIRLS' FIRST CREW
SCHOOL BASE: 1425 Sturt St, Ballarat
2020 CREWS: 31
GIRLS' CAPTAIN OF BOATS: Karissa Kelly
LAST YEAR'S RESULT: second
2020 LANE: 5
HEAD OF ROWING TOM NASH SAYS: The preparation has been really positive. I'm really proud of how our students have approached their season. They have a great attitude to improve so that they can be their best. It's a big day and rowing is a tough sport, but I think all of the hard work they put in is certainly well worth it on Head of the Lake day. Regardless of where you come, it's a day they'll always remember.
Emma Trigg
STROKE
"We've had a great season so far and I'm looking forward to the excitement of this week."
Ingrid Ellis
THREE SEAT
"The effort will promise us success."
Charlotte Sutherland
TWO SEAT
"Great season - can't wait for Head of the Lake!"
Grace Davies
BOW
"I can't wait to show everyone our potential."
Cheyanne Bradshaw
COX
"Great season so far and I can't wait to see what's to come."
BALLARAT CLARENDON COLLEGE BOYS' FIRST CREW
SCHOOL BASE: 1425 Sturt St, Ballarat
2020 CREWS: 31
BOYS' CAPTAIN OF BOATS: Takumi Trevena
LAST YEAR'S RESULT: third
2020 LANE: 4
HEAD OF ROWING TOM NASH SAYS: We have a terrific rowing community who are all proud of the season we have had. Sunday will be a great experience for everyone and I'm sure they will all enjoy it. I'm really proud of the way all students have approached the rowing season. We are certainly looking forward to a really good Head of the Lake.
Takumi Trevena
STROKE
"Hopefully the hard work put in from term three up until boat race contributes to a successful day for the Clarendon community."
Angus Oldaker
THREE SEAT
"We've had a ripper of a season and trained hard. It will be a really tight race."
Thomas Harris
TWO SEAT
"Hopefully all of our preparation and hard work pays off on the day."
Rupert McDonald
BOW
"We've worked hard to get here and hopefully it pays off. It has been a really good atmosphere around the crew and in the whole shed lately."
Isabella Collins
COX
"Keen to smash out the rest of this season with the boys. We're ready for what's next."