Swimming and Multisport Carnival Results

On Monday 1 March the College successfully held its annual Swimming and Multisport Carnival.

In its second year, the Multisport Carnival allowed Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 students to choose between swimming, basketball, netball, volleyball or esports. A Year 8 soccer competition was a late addition to the day and Year 7 and 12 students attended Melton Waves for the Swimming Carnival.

Students competed for their house and worked with others from across year levels. They represented our College with pride and were commended by officials and staff for their excellent behaviour.

Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to Glasheen who were the overall winners in the annual College Swimming Carnival.

Held at Melton Waves, the carnival saw students compete in a wide variety of swimming events including fun games in the novelty pool to earn house points.

As is tradition, Year 12 students dressed in great costumes reflecting their house colours while Year 7 students took part in competitive swimming and novelty events throughout the day.

Reed won the synchronised swimming event, made memorable once again by the Year 12 students. Everyone did a fantastic job and it was great to see so many involved.

Solomon Miesen, Sports Captain

Basketball

College basketballers took part in an exciting competition at Sheehan Stadium during the Multisport Carnival.

All teams demonstrated excellent commitment and sportsmanship with our officials commending the students on their behaviour throughout the day.

One of the day’s highlights came from Year 9 student Jacinth Tung who scored nine three-pointers in a row! Well done Jacinth!

The grand final winners on the day were: Boys competitive basketball: Reed defeated Daffey. Girls competitive basketball: Glasheen defeated Reed. Social competition: Fitzgerald.

E-Sports

There were games galore to engage and challenge students who took part in the esports tournament.

The events tested the skills of more serious students who had an interest in gaming. The winners on the day were the team from Daffey who earned the most points and took out the grand final.

The competition was no less fierce among students who played board and card games that challenged their minds and promoted teamwork and conversation.

The carnival allowed many students to interact and cooperate between the year levels and they showed just as much spirit and enthusiasm as their sporting peers.

Soccer

Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions this year, we could not have all of our Year 8 students at the Swimming Carnival. Instead, they were invited to participate in the Multisport Carnival, which led to a soccer competition being added to the day’s events.

Hailed a success by staff and students alike, all of the mixed teams put in a great effort and there was some healthy competition on the field.

Reed came out on top, winning the tournament overall.

Volleyball

Students had a wonderful day of volleyball at Eagle Stadium in Werribee.

The teamwork, support, cooperation and sportsmanship among the players from mixed year levels were outstanding and made for a great competition.

The games were fierce, with some houses forming multiple team entries. At the end of the day, Daffey were champions in both the boys and girls competitions.

Netball

Netball was another huge success this year with high levels of participation and competitive performances. Students competed for their house in either a social or competitive tournament.

Teams from all houses played back to back games to secure positions in finals. Our students showed great endeavour and effort on the court despite this. It was wonderful to see students who are not regular netballers display some hidden talent as well.

Reed were champions of the social tournament. Fitzgerald were crowned the 2021 winners in the competitive tournament after defeating Daffey in a well-played grand final. Impressively, Fitzgerald were undefeated on the day.

Congratulations to all netballers for their cooperation, house spirit and consistent effort throughout the day.

Mikaela Hurst

Health and PE Domain Leader