Term 4 Sports

As Term 4 concludes, Warrandyte High School is proud to reflect on a period filled with admirable student achievements and continued commitment to sport. Although the calendar was slightly lighter this term, the dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship demonstrated by our students remained exceptional. From standout individual performances to impressive team efforts, our students have continued to demonstrate excellence, pride, and determination. The following highlights celebrate their success and the continued growth of our sporting program.

Division Athletics

Congratulations to the 27 students who represented Warrandyte High School at the Division Athletics Carnival. Their dedication, resilience, and sportsmanship were evident across the day, with many athletes earning ribbons and achieving personal bests.

A special congratulations to our five students who qualified for the Eastern Regional Finals:Grace Celentane, Kye Christian, Ashley Denny, Mia Fadel, and Callum Ralston. Outstanding acheivements on the day included

Callum Ralston - 14 year Age Group Champion

Mia Fadel – 16-Year Age Group Champion

Ashley Denny – Set a new 15-Year 800m record, beating the previous time by 15 seconds and finishing in 2:46.06.

One of the highlights of the day was the mixed Year 7–10 16-Year Relay Team:Ash Denny,Mia Fadel, Charlotte Howarth, and Grace Celentane, who achieved an impressive 2nd place overall.

All students showcased teamwork, determination, and true Warrandyte pride throughout the event. Well done to everyone involved!

Year 7&8 Interschool Basketball and Table Tennis

The Year 7&8 Interschool Basketball and Table Tennis Day was a tremendous success, with more than 100 students representing Warrandyte High School with enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination. Our basketball teams showed exceptional resilience and spirit, with the boys competing in five consecutive games and maintaining a positive attitude throughout, while the Year 8 girls narrowly missed the grand final by a single point before bouncing back to secure an impressive 3rd place finish winning by 1 point. Our second girls team demonstrated significant growth across the day, consistently improving with each match. In table tennis, students displayed excellent skill and composure, highlighted by strong performances from Dylan, Morgan, and Lincoln, who each dropped only one game.

Supporting the event were our Year 10 VET Sport, Aquatic and Recreation students, who successfully completed their Continually Improve Officiating Skills and Knowledge assessment by officiating the basketball competition. They demonstrated professionalism, fairness, and confidence, ensuring all games were run to a high standard. Their work, alongside the efforts of other year  9&10 student coaches, scorers, and umpires, contributed greatly to the smooth running and overall success of the day.

Eastern Region Athletics Finals

A huge congratulations to Kye Christian, Ash Denny, Mia Fadel, and Callum Ralston for representing the school at the Regional Athletics Finals after their Division successes.

Their results included:

Kye – a strong first appearance in 13-Year Triple Jump

Callum – an impressive 4th in the 14-Year 800m

 Mia – competing in javelin, discus, and shot put, finishing 3rd in shot put

Ash – two outstanding races, finishing 3rd in both the 400m and 800m

All four students showed incredible determination and pride. Congratulations!

Year 7&8 Interschool Gala Day

The Term 4 Sports Gala Day provided a wonderful opportunity for Year 7 and 8 students to participate in mixed-year teams across four sports: Futsal, Ultimate Frisbee, Handball, and Tag Rugby. The event fostered teamwork, leadership, and positive relationships across the cohorts. Whilst the futsal and ultimate frisbee teams did not secure wins, they displayed resilience, enthusiasm, and continual improvement throughout the day. Both the Handball and Tag Rugby teams progressed to the grand final, demonstrating excellent teamwork and consistent effort. Unfortunately both teams were unsuccessful at gaining the champion title, however their perseverance and team work alone was award worthy. At the Hanball competition the year 8 Boys handball team recorded two impressive wins, the Year 7 Girls celebrated a strong victory of their own and the Year 8 Girls dominated their pool and progressed directly to the grand final, narrowly missing the championship by just one point. Students engaged fully in the day’s activities, showing sportsmanship, cooperation, respect and a positive attitude. Their behaviour and commitment were a credit to the school. We also extend our sincere thanks to the staff who supported and facilitated the event. Their organisation and enthusiasm were instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of the day. 

Warrandyte High School Athletes Leading the Way

Warrandyte High School is also proud to recognise the outstanding achievements of several students who have excelled in their respective sports at an elite level this year. Congratulations to Mason Scott-Bommert, Toby Potter, and Eden Ferguson, who were each selected in the 2025 YJFL Youth Boys and Girls Team of the Year, an honour reserved for the top performers across the league and a testament to their exceptional skill, consistency, and commitment. We also acknowledge Mason’s remarkable achievement in placing 3rd overall in the YJFL Youth Boys Best and Fairest. In addition, we celebrate Iyla Campbell (Year 8) for her selection into the Basketball Victoria National Performance Program, the highest developmental pathway within the state. This prestigious program identifies athletes with strong potential for future national representation, recognising Iyla’s dedication, perseverance, and excellence in basketball. These accomplishments reflect the hard work and determination of our students and highlight the strength of our sporting community.

End of year wrap up

Term 4 marks the end of a remarkable year of sport at Warrandyte High School. From students trying new sports for the first time to those achieving success at regional and representative levels, each student has contributed to an outstanding year of school sport. Their hard work, dedication, and pride in representing Warrandyte High School have been exemplary. I also wish to thank all the staff who have contributed towards the sports program throughout the year. Your dedication, organisation, and willingness to go above and beyond have been instrumental in providing our students with high-quality sporting opportunities and memorable experiences.

We look forward to seeing our students continue to grow, challenge themselves, and achieve even greater success in 2026.