Sport & Academy News

This terms our sports program has seen outstanding results across various events in division athletics and all year levels competing in interschool sports. At the Division Athletics held on May 8th, 33 athletes qualified for the regional competition. 

Notably, three athletes broke division records: Toby Hamilton set a new high jump record at 1.90 meters, surpassing the previous mark of 1.70 meters; Same Reeve completed the 400-meter sprint in 56.75 seconds, breaking the previous record of 58.14 seconds; and Vanessa Smith achieved a javelin throw of 33.29 meters, well above the former record of 28.34 meters.

In Interschool Sport, the senior teams competed on May 13th, with the Girls Netball and Boys Badminton teams advancing to regionals, while the Senior Girls Softball team competed at state on May 22nd with great support and positive energy. 

The intermediate teams participated on May 27th, with Girls Netball, Boys Netball, and Boys Soccer all qualifying for regionals. 

On June 4th, the Year 8 students competed, and the Girls Football, Boys Netball, and Girls Soccer teams also earned spots at regionals. 

The Year 7 Interschool Sport Day is scheduled for June 25th, with hopes high for continued success.

This term, our school academy program has been actively engaging students in self-defense training on a fortnightly basis, helping them develop important safety skills and confidence. 

Senior students also showcased their basketball talents by competing in the 3xCup finals on May 1st. Additionally, on May 16th, St Helena participated in a friendly football academy day against Diamond Valley College at Diamond Valley’s grounds, developing sportsmanship and teamwork between the schools. 

Our football academy continues to hold weekly two-hour training sessions at Anthony Beale Football Oval. During these sessions, students engage in a variety of drills designed to maximize their ball handling skills, including kicking and handballing exercises. These activities help players develop greater confidence and familiarity with the ball, keeping them actively involved and immersed in the flow of the game. Each session typically concludes with a small-sided match, allowing students to apply their skills in a competitive yet supportive environment before they walk back to school.

Senior Softball

Girls Academy Football