Sports News - Athletics

Divisional Athletics Sports

On the 11th August 2022, Craigieburn Secondary College attended the Divisional Athletics Carnival at Meadowglen International Stadium in Epping.

This was the first post- COVID athletics competition and is was clear that there were less competitors and schools competing- in fact, there were only 4 schools represented from 13 schools normally in this division.

In cold, windy and wet conditions, we had 11 eager competitors entered in a range of both track and field events.

These students included:

Year Level	Student
7	Sahan Sugathapala
8	Sharni Pateman
10	Arvin Atash Barab
10	Olivia Hogg
10	Dezyre Paiti
10	Cooper Statton
11	Jayne Georgaloudis
11	Tara Grima
11	Ashlee Johnston
11	Shanel Nicolazzo
11	Tayla Semmens

All students performed amazingly well and supported each other throughout the carnival. Congratulations to the following students for achieving a first place in an event(s) and qualifying for the next round:

Event	Student
Boys 13 Yr Shot Put	Sahan Sugathapala
Boys 16 Yr Javelin and Shot Put	Arvin Atash Barab
Girls 16 Yr 800m	Dezyre Paiti
Girls 17 Yr Long Jump	Tara Grima

A special mention to Sahan Sugathapala who participated in all running events except for the 3,000m. Sahan competed in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m plus additional field events. Also, a big thankyou to Shireen Buya, who attended as the second staff member and officiated at the High Jump Competition.

Finally, I would like to extend my gratitude to the students who, after being informed it was my birthday, gave me a muffin and publicly sang happy birthday.

In closing, I look forward to these students and a larger group of athletes from Craigieburn Secondary College participating at the 2023 Athletics Carnival.

Regards,

Mr Owen