Success Stories

Wynspeak Public Speaking Competition

Alexia Kyriazopoulos, Teagan McHarg, Dhriti Modi and myself participated in the Wynspeak Public Speaking Competition, which was an extremely rewarding experience. We met other enthusiastic public speakers from other schools in the Western Region and listened to some varied and interesting speeches. We delivered our own prepared five minute speeches and then prepared to deliver a speech on a surprise topic, with only about five minutes notice. This was quite daunting but also fun and a great experience for all of us.

Following this round, I was fortunate to make it to the final of the competition, which was held in Werribee in June, where I had to speak in front of a much larger audience. I was a little nervous about this but with the help of MSJ teachers, I was well prepared. There were about twenty other competitors who were confident and coherent in their presentations. I was awarded Runner-up in the Senior Student’s category, which at the time felt very surreal. Overall, this competition was an amazing experience. I was able to showcase my public speaking skills in a supportive environment whilst gaining professional feedback from the competition judges, which I am sure, will help my future public speaking endeavours.

By Jessica Seychell Yr 11

Karate Nationals

This year has been my second year competing for Victoria in the Nationals and it was a big ride. We flew on the Thursday and I competed on the Friday. I had around 4-5 matches but my division was parted into two mats because the division had 24 girls from around Australia competing. My final match was where I scored my final hook kick with 6 seconds to go.

The next day I had to compete with 3 other girls from Karate Victoria for a team match which is where you compete as a team against other teams. We won that and I had one match to go. The third day I wasn't competing and I spent most of the day with my friends and watching others compete. Nationals has been a very fun time and next year I am able to try out for the Australia team to represent Australia.

By Nikita Sinclair 7 Solomon

Golfing Scholarship

Alexandra Phanuruk, MSJ year 7 student from Providence house, has been offered a junior Golf Scholarship at the Metropolitan Golf Club. There are 13 junior golfers, who have been offered scholarships this year. The 12-month scholarship, commencing on 1 July 2017, includes the use of practice facilities and golf course. Having full privileges of the Metropolitan Golf Club as a Junior Member, will enhance her learning and experience in one of the finest championship courses in Australia. She will also have a lesson with a PGA Professional and continue to play on the competition to develop her driving, chipping, and putting on the course.

Alexandra has been invited to represent the Metropolitan Golf Club in the junior Pennant competition this year which will be a rewarding experience helping her to gain valuable golfing skills and friendships.

Lacrosse National Tournament Selection

Sarah Peart (9 Joseph) is incredibly excited that she has been selected in Lacrosse Victoria’s 2017 Fire and Ice Squad.

She will represent Victoria at the 2017 Australian Lacrosse Association U15 National Tournament that will be held at the Bayswater Lacrosse Club in Perth from October 1 - 7.

Good Luck Sarah. We look forward to hearing about the outcome of the tournament.

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