The Exchange

Congratulations Squad 56.2 - Let's Reignite 'The Exchange'

In 1964 when two young secondary school teachers discussed the idea of an exchange between their respective schools, could they possibly imagine the unique piece of history that would endure 59 years?

 

Keen to apply the principles of inclusion and excellence in sport, Dr Jeff Nicholas and Dr Ross Smith (St Kilda FC Legend) developed the exchange between Gilles Plains High School and Cheltenham High School. The Exchange aimed to challenge students to participate and work towards a higher level of skill in the name of their schools. The very first Exchange Coordinators hoped to broaden the education of their students beyond the classroom. 

 

While there have been many changes throughout the years, the core purpose of The Exchange has stayed true.  Gilles Plains may have changed its name to Windsor Gardens and then again to Avenues College but at its heart, it is still a school that values education. The Exchange events and activities continue to evolve over time, forgoing golf or cross country to make room for academic and artistic talents while maintaining the desired principle of inclusion.

 

The Exchange remains an experience that brings together students of all ages and cultural differences. It challenges students to develop their teamwork and leadership skills as well as their independent abilities, they will learn from independent growth and while doing so build strong relationships and connections with their peers. 

 

Above all, it's fun, exciting, noisy and renowned for being the highlight of a student's time at Cheltenham and Avenues Colleges. It has been a challenging and frustrating hiatus from competition, sadly many of our students are unfamiliar with The Exchange and its potential to create lifelong memories and friendships. After three years we are extremely excited about the return of The Exchange and we look forward to welcoming our friends from Avenues College in Term 2. We thank our Coaches, Captains and Squad Members of the past three years and credit your perseverance.

 

We congratulate The Exchange Squad of 2023 and we hope that you appreciate what a privilege it is to be a member of the team and that you will honour the tradition,

like those selected squad members who have gone before you.

STUDENTYEAR LEVEL                                                               
L'Amour Gunn8
Amy Brougham9
Axel Perry9
Emily Campbell9
Ewan Armstrong9
Gabriel Stein9
Grace Campbell9
Hayley Carr9
Lewis Armstrong9
Mia Newman9
Molly Allan9
Ruby Cripps9
Shuly Peterson9
Jordan Jacobs10
Lachie O'Meara10
Lauren Hermann10
Lawrence Tran10
Matilda Lloyd10
Rafael Parton10
Rudi Coggins10
Victoria Kevorkian10
Alexander Lay11
Anna Petroulias11
Bella Scott11
Ben McGowan11
Carys Goldsworthy11
Charlie Aldridge11
Darcy Russell11
Dilay Desovali11
Dylan Jones11
Ellie Mackintosh11
Emmeline Naughton11
Ethan Rees11
Georgia Sustenance11
Harley Jacobs11
Hayley Fielden11
Jack Sotiriadis11
Jade Fenton11
Jaewoo Kim11
James Naughton11
Jovan Susak11
Keziah Hendry11
Lachie Bride11
Levi Robertson11
Louis Williams11
Marsha Kagan11
Mikayla Hall11
Millar Harris11
Nella Tsagatzones11
Olivia Allan11
Sam Holman11
Tahlia Hall11
Tori Edmunds11
Will Rawlinson11
Zoe Alikakos11
Adrian Yusim12
Ava iti12
Brodie Spence12
Charlee Ryan-Walsh12
Daniel Madsen12
David Elliott12
Eli Gibbins12
Ethan Williams12
Grace Moser12
Ilana Cooke12
Jack Lawson12
Jackson O'Meara12
Matthew Leary12
Mickey Moe Thu12
Oliver Bonica12
Scarlett Straford12
Sienna Gilles12
Sienna Sperring12
Tobias Swales12
Xavier Antenucci-Clark12
Zavier Lam12