Physical Education

Year 8 School Sports Victoria
On Wednesday 28 August, students from Year 8 represented Aitken College in the School Sports Victoria Woodlands Division. Students competed against schools within the Hume City Council area. Results were:
All teams played well. Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team who have progressed through to the Northern Metropolitan Regional Finals on Wednesday 23 October and also to the Boys and Girls Hockey teams who progressed straight through to the next round also on 23 October.
Students and parents can keep up to date with the latest information, sports dates and rules, via the School Sports Victoria website www.ssv.vic.edu.au.
Mrs Natalie McNamara
Secondary Interschool Sports Coordinator
Year 7-12 Athletics Carnival
On Wednesday 4 September, 25 students participated in the Northern Metropolitan Regional Athletics Carnival at Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium. The day could not have been better with our five students progressing through to the State Finals on Friday 18 October at Lakeside Athletics Centre in Albert Park and also a great number of students receiving a medal for their achievements.
Students progressing through are:
- David A - 15 year Triple Jump
- Jack W - 15 year High Jump
- Teia K - 16 year Triple Jump
- Taya O - 20 year 200m Sprint
- Liam M- 20 year Triple Jump
Special mention goes to the following medal winners:
- Alexander M - 2nd 16 year 400m Run
- Lachlan P - 3rd 17 year Long Jump
- Milan G - 3rd 17 year Discus
- Taya O - 2nd 20 year Javelin and High Jump
- Francesco P - 2nd 20 year 400m Run
- Ben B - 2nd 20 year Shotput
- Callum D, Sebastian M, Aashis B, Tyreese SG - 2nd 14 year Relay
- Nathan B, Francesco P, Jake D, Liam M - 3rd 20 year Relay
A big thank you to Mrs Wachter and Mr Taylor for their help on the day and congratulations to all the students for participating and contributing to Aitken College’s overall 12th placing out of 48 schools.
Mrs Natalie McNamara
Secondary Interschool Sports Coordinator