Congratulations to...

Darcy Bourke (Class of 2023)

Congratulations to Darcy Bourke for having his artwork displayed at the Top Arts 2024 exhibition at the NGV. This annual exhibition provides a platform for the next generation of artists across the state to showcase their talent, passion and ingenuity. Top Arts 2024 features the most exceptional work from students who completed the new VCE study designs of Art Making and Exhibiting and Art Creative Practice in 2023. Well done, Darcy!

National Age Swimming Championships competitors

Congratulations to the Girton students who competed at the National Age Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast from 9 to 13 April, including Azia Fong-Sutton (8 Aherne), Wil Anderson (10 Jenkin), Henry Allan (10 Jones) and Fraser Allan (10 Frew).

There were a few nervous moments for Azia, competing in her first National Age Swimming Championships with swimmers from all over Australia and some from overseas. However, she rose to the challenge, achieving PBs in all her events and competing in some of the finals. 

50m Freestyle: 10th overall (PB of 0.50 sec)

50m Backstroke: 14th overall (PB of 1.25 secs)

100m Backstroke: 24th overall (PB of 1.49 secs)

100m Freestyle: 20th overall (PB of 0.61 sec)

Azia also competed in three club relays. Congratulations on this fantastic effort, Azia!

Henry also achieved some incredible results, including a trio of gold medals for backstroke.

200m Backstroke: 1st 

100m Backstroke: 1st

50m Backstroke: 1st

50m Freestyle: 3rd

100m Butterfly: 24th

50m Butterfly: 10th

Club Freestyle Relay: 24th (swam with fellow student Wil Anderson)

Club Medley Relay: 17th (swam with fellow student Wil Anderson)

Victorian State Medley Relay: 4th (swam back with a blistering PB)

Victorian State Freestyle Relay: 3rd 

Henry was offered a position in the Junior Oceania Dolphin Team to compete for Australia in the Oceania Championships (held in April on Gold Coast), but unfortunately wasn't able to go due to a virus. 

Fraser Allan qualified for five individual events and two relays. He competed in the U15 50m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke, 200m Backstroke, 100m Freestyle and 100m Butterfly. Fraser also swam on two relay teams for his club MSC. He swam the backstroke leg of the 4 x 100m medley relay and the butterfly leg in the 4 x 50m medley relay.

Fraser performed well against the best swimmers from around Australia and visitors from overseas. He is now ranked top 20 in Australia for backstroke and his relay team finished 7th. Congratulations, Fraser, on the incredible achievement!

If you would like to have a student or staff member achievement recognised, please email elink@girton.vic.edu.au