Sports Report

GD Athletics

In a spectacular display of athleticism and school spirit, Monivae has claimed the top honors at the Glenelg Division Athletics competition, securing the Overall Champions title. Our athletes dominated the field, winning both the Boys' and Girls' Aggregate awards in what proved to be a comprehensive victory for our school.

Under clear skies and perfect conditions, our students demonstrated exceptional determination and sportsmanship throughout the day's events. The success was truly a team effort, with many students filling in at the last minute due to some injuries. Congratulations to the following students for winning their age group champion award.

Athletics captains Hugh Fitzgerald and Grace Cleaver provided inspirational leadership, motivating their peers and leading by example on the track and field. 

Thank you to the staff, Mr Leo McMahon, Ms Stacey Adams who worked tirelessly on the long jump event all day. To Mr Clinton Thomas and Mrs Narelle Friochet for the support and organisation of the team on the day. Your expertise is invaluable.

Good luck to those students who will be heading to the GWR Athletics, Ballarat in early Term 4. More information coming  in Term 3.

Boys Cricket 1st XI

Boys First XI cricket was hosted by College on March 23. Monivae, captained by Eddie McShane, won the toss and elected to field on a wet, foggy morning. Right from the outset Monivae was on top, and despite some gritty batting from the College top order, the Monivae bowling was excellent. Ned Hintum was brilliant opening the bowling, taking 2 key wickets, while off-spinners Hugo Hedley and Levi Templeton tore through College’s middle order with 4 wickets apiece. Despite some early dropped catches, Monivae’s was fielding was good overall, highlighted by Hugo’s catches in close to finish the College innings on just 90. In reply, opening batsman Ollie Foster got to work, quickly finishing the game with a half-century, guiding Monivae to victory by 7 wickets with more than 15 overs to spare. After a close loss the previous year, it was great to get back on the Shield, and a big congratulations to all those involved. Thanks to Mrs Read who once again scored for the day.

Campbell Glazebrook

Sports Captain

GWR Swimming

Our school's swimming team delivered an outstanding performance at the recent Greater Western Region Swimming Championships, finishing 2nd overall among 44 competing schools! This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication and talent of our swimmers.

Our 47-member team, including 17 individual swimmers, demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the competition. Team captains Hayley Jellie and Zak Wan Ullok provided exceptional leadership both in and out of the pool, inspiring their teammates and setting a high standard of sportsmanship and excellence.

Huge congratulations to the following individual swimmers  Hayley Jellie, Zak Wan Ulok and Emily Jellie who have qualified for the State Championships in early May. Along with our individual swimmers,  our girls' freestyle relay team of Emily Jellie, Harriet Kent, Griet Rowe, and Hayley Jellie, who claimed victory in their event, will also be heading to MSAC in May.

A special thank you to Ms. Keath for their dedicated coaching during lunchtimes and Mr Molan for his support, which played a crucial role in our team's success.

Congratulations to all swimmers who participated and represented our school with pride!

Ms Sarah Byron

Sports Coordinator