Interschool Sport and House Competitions
TERM 2 INTERSCHOOL SPORT WRAP UP
Well done to all teams and students that went out on Interschool Sport to represent Koonung in Term 2! Below is a summary of the sports (with special mentions to students who represented our school values) as well as some photos from competitions.
Senior Badminton – 1 May
Our senior students showed great teamwork and resilience out at Mitcham Badminton Stadium. Many matches were closely contested, with our teams pushing right to the final whistle. Well done to all students involved – your efforts and sportsmanship are something to be proud of!
Year 7 Netball – 14 May
Our Year 7 netball teams had a fantastic start to their interschool sport journey! The students have shown great enthusiasm, teamwork, and a growing understanding of the game. Each week they've improved their skills and communication during sport ed and was great to see that come together in competitive games.
Intermediate Boys AFL – 14 May
Fantastic work to our Intermediate Boys AFL team for great effort against some very strong opposition. After a tough loss against Blackburn to start, the boys bounced back for two close games only narrowly going down by 5 points to East Doncaster.
Shout outs to Archie Popplewell who took on a coaching role throughout the competition, and to James Benson, Eito Masuda and Tyce Ingram who were best on ground. Great work everyone!
Year 8 Boys AFL – 15 May
Well done to the Year 8 boys who narrowly avoided progressing through to EMR finishing the day with two wins and a loss to end as runners up! Special mention to Jayden McDonagh for amazing play all day.
Intermediate Badminton – 20 May
With close to 60 students trying out, our intermediate badminton teams showcased just how strong the interest and talent is at our school. Selected players faced tough competition on the day but came away with many wins and narrowly avoided progressing. Well done to all involved.
Intermediate Soccer – 20 May
Boys
Congratulations to the intermediate boys who won all their games and will be progressing to EMR championships! Koonung’s own ‘Ange Postecoglou’, Mr Mangonis, had the boys well drilled and saw some fantastic performances from the whole team. Good luck at the next stage boys!
Girls
Yet another masterclass by our intermediate girls who will also be progressing to EMR championships! What a fantastic achievement, you should all be very proud!
Senior Basketball – 26 May
On Monday 26 May, our senior basketball teams hit the court for an action-packed day of interschool sport, representing our school with pride and determination.
Our Senior A boys team dominated their games, securing two impressive wins through sharp teamwork, strong defence, and accurate shooting. The Senior B boys team also had a fantastic day on the court, matching the A team’s efforts with two solid victories of their own.
The Senior A girls team showed great spirit and resilience, facing tough competition in each of their matches. While they didn’t record a win on the day, the team worked hard, supported each other, and gained valuable experience to build on for future games.
Congratulations to all our players for their efforts and for representing our school with excellent sportsmanship! - Miss Murray and Mr Dunn
Year 7 Boys AFL – 2 June
Our Year 7 boys showcased great teamwork, determination, and school spirit in their first AFL interschool sport journey. Whilst not progressing through to EMR, the progression throughout the day was great to see and can’t wait to see you all back out there in the Year 8 comp next year.
Intermediate Netball – 4 June
Intermediate netball saw a huge turnout this year, with close to 50 girls trying out – a fantastic reflection of the enthusiasm at Koonung. The girls A team played extremely well, winning two games and only narrowly losing another by just one point. Special mention to Lucy Edney and Asha Nance for their shooting skills. The girls B team also impressed, only dropping one game all day with Tiana Beatie on fire in attack. The girls C team had some very close games and competed hard all day. The boys A team had some very tough opposition but kept trying all day and should be commended for their efforts. The boys B team finished strong with a well-deserved win, showing great teamwork and improvement, special mention to Archer Singleton for his leadership and strong skills all day.
Intermediate Girls AFL – 26 June
Congratulations to our intermediate girls for winning all 3 games and progressing to EMR! Miss Hobson and Ms Voss were blown away by your teamwork, skills and encouragement to each other all day. Special mention to Grace Sharkie, Ishara Ross, Gypsy Shoar for their exceptional performances and leadership, Noa Barkley – for her bravery and attack on the ball and Neve Crouch for her non-stop efforts in the ruck. Fantastic work girls, good luck at EMR!
Luke Ewart
Carnivals and Interschool Sports
Badminton News - a student perspective
On Tuesday 20 May, our school's intermediate badminton teams showcased their talent and teamwork at the Mitcham Badminton Centre during a thrilling inter-school competition. The event brought together schools from East Doncaster, Box Hill, and Blackburn high schools, for a full day of fast-paced matches and sporting camaraderie.
Our school was proudly represented by three teams in each category—Teams A, B, and C—for boys, girls and mixed divisions. Each team was composed of six dedicated players who had been training consistently in the weeks leading up to the tournament.
Throughout the day, players demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, agility, and communication on the court. Matches were played in a round-robin format, with each team facing off against multiple schools. The competition was intense, yet friendly, and provided a valuable experience for all students involved.
While some teams managed to secure more wins than other teams than others, every participant contributed to a memorable and enriching day. Coaches praised the students not only for their athletic performance but also for their respectful conduct and support for one another.
Special mentions go to the Girls Team C, who secured narrow victories against strong opponents from Blackburn and Box Hill, respectively. Their performance reflects the dedication and enthusiasm of the entire squad.
Congratulations to all students who represented our school with pride. We look forward to seeing continued growth and success in future badminton events.
Elsa Ji (9B)
2025 EMR Cross Country Carnival
On Thursday 12 June, 14 of our dedicated student athletes represented Koonung Secondary College at the Eastern Metropolitan Region Cross Country Carnival, held at Yarra Glen Racecourse. The conditions on the day were cold but sunny, providing a crisp and clear backdrop for a fantastic day of competition.
Our students faced strong competition from schools across the region and showed exceptional determination across every age group.
A standout performance came from Izzy Johnstone, who claimed an outstanding 2nd place in the 16 Years girls event — earning her a spot at the State Championships. Our 17–20 Years boys team — made up of Renos Vassiliades, Zachary Wijaya, Jude Crouch, Marco Candiloro and Joshua Tan — placed 2nd overall in the team competition for their age group. This impressive team result highlights not only strong individual performances but also fantastic depth and consistency across the squad.
Here are the full results from the day:
13 Years Girls
- Ruby Chapman – 32nd place
- Rhylee Cairns – 45th place
14 Years Girls
- Audrey Yip – 44th place
14 Years Boys
- Leander Reichenbach – 9th place
15 Years Boys
- Tyce Ingram – 12th place
- James Rogers – 38th place
16 Years Girls
- Izzy Johnstone – 2nd place
16 Years Boys
- Liam Paisley – 65th place
17–20 Years Girls
- Jessica Le – 50th place
17–20 Years Boys
- Renos Vassiliades – 8th place
- Zachary Wijaya – 12th place
- Jude Crouch – 17th place
- Marco Candiloro – 39th place
- Joshua Tan – 53rd place
Congratulations to all these students who represented Koonung with pride, persistence and outstanding sportspersonship. We are incredibly proud of your efforts!
Sophie Brugliera
Health and Physical Education Domain Leader
Carnivals Coordinator
The School Sport Victoria (SSV) Team Vic representative program provides a development platform for Victoria’s emerging student athletes to participate in the annual School Sport Australia (SSA) Championships. SSV coordinates the selection process for Team Vic teams in partnership with relevant state sporting organisations.
Please read the Team Vic Information Sheet here (https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic/Documents/2025TeamVicInformationSheet.pdf) before registering. This document contains important information on the SSV Team Vic Program, in relation to eligibility, registration, multiclass, selection, participation costs, and financial assistance.
Key Dates for Registration:
https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic/Documents/2025TeamVicRegistrationKeyDates.pdf
Additional Information: https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic
Luke Ewart
Business Management/Health & PE Teacher
Interschool Sport Coordinator