Student Successes
Glen Eira College
Congratulations Will
Will in Year 12 competed in the World Para Athletics Championships for Australia in the T13 1500 m on the 29th of September in New Delhi, India. He finished his race with an impressive time of 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
Congratulations Angus
As part of the 2024/25 VIC State Series, which forms part of the AusTriathlon competition, Angus was awarded 1st Male Para Athlete. He races with his triathlon club, competing in the Winter Duathlon Series and taking on sprint distances across the summer competition. Angus also races on the track, specialising in the 800 m distance, where in February in Melbourne, as part of AVSL, he broke the Under-20 Australian T64 Para record with a time of 2:35.06, highlighting his versatility and commitment across multiple disciplines.
Lyan's Snowboarding Success
Lyan in Year 9 had the opportunity to compete in the Interschool Championships for Snowboarding, where she placed 1st in slopestyle at state. At nationals, she placed 2nd in slopestyle and 3rd in GS. She had a great time competing, meeting new people, and improving her skills.
Congratulations Nathan
In September, Nathan in Year 10 went to try out with a soccer team in Denmark, which is in Division 1. Whilst there, he played a game which went particularly well, where he predominantly played in the left back position. When he turns 17 years of age, he will get the opportunity to play with the same club professionally.
Congratulations Carter
Carter in Year 7 was part of the Victorian U13 rugby squad. He travelled to Albury during the holidays for Victoria to take on the ACT Brumbies.
Congratulations Saskia
Saskia danced the lead role of Odette in Swan Lake at two sold-out performances. She auditioned for and obtained this role through the Australian Dance Company and managed her commitment to the rehearsals and performances in addition to her training at the National Ballet School while juggling her homework and studying for her mock exams.
Congratulations Austin
Austin in Year 10 recently participated in the Uncloud Victorian All Schools Track & Field Championships at Lakeside Stadium.
He competed in the U17 Boys 100m - Heat 2 PB 12.08 and the 400m - Heat 1 PB 53.23.